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On 16 March 2022 we have picked up a CNC mill and placed it in the dirty room.
 
On 16 March 2022 we have picked up a CNC mill and placed it in the dirty room.
  
It has been given to us on loan by Vasili, another tenant from the building.
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It has been given to us on loan by Vasili, another tenant from the building. TODO: figure out who Vasili is.  
  
While the machine is complete and should be working upon plugging it in, we currently do not have a controller yet to actually use it. We are thinking of 2 options:
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This machine uses Mach4 to control it.  
* A pc with parallel port running LinuxCNC
 
* Retrofit the controllerbox with a modern controller
 
 
 
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= Specifications =
 
= Specifications =
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= Usage =
 
= Usage =
  
The machine can not be used at this moment! The following needs to be done before it can be used:
 
  
* Find suitable controller
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'''We will require''' that any person working with this machine has received specific training for this machine. Contact the CNC channel on slack.
* Get tools and routing bits.
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* Create risk assessment & evaluation (RI&E) and machine safety guide
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* Implement extra safety measures
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If you have recieved training, here is a brief reminder of how to use the machine:
* Make a dust collection system / suction system
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* Write a training manual
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Generate your gcode with a suitable bit of CAM software. Fusion 360 is installed on the CAD computer.
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copy your file to the CNC computer.
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insert your bit and tighten it well. make sure you use the correct collet.
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Make sure the cooling is on and running.
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clamp your work piece down.
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load your file (file operations, in the right)
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Zero X and Y.
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reduce your jog speed to ~4%
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use the 'spindle CW' button to activate the spindle.
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Zero your Z with the spindle running, than raise it and disengage the spindle.
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regenerate  toolpath
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set youe spindle speed
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activate the spindle with 'spindle CW'
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run 'cycle gcode start'
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use a vacuum cleaner as it runs.
  
'''We will require''' that any person working with this machine has received specific training for this machine.
 
Only after passing an exam, the user will be granted to work with the machine.
 
  
 
= Tool guardians =
 
= Tool guardians =

Revision as of 21:11, 17 December 2024

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Bzt-pf1000p.jpg
Description 3 axis portal style CNC mill. Processable area ca. 660x800mm
Make BZT
Model PF-1000P
Manufacturer Link https://www.bzt-cnc.de/produkte/baureihe-pf
Category Mechanics
Operational Status Functional
Super Users Piele, User:Justa
Received at 2022/03/16
Acquisition Details The machine is on loan from Vasili.
Owner Vasili

Introduction

On 16 March 2022 we have picked up a CNC mill and placed it in the dirty room.

It has been given to us on loan by Vasili, another tenant from the building. TODO: figure out who Vasili is.

This machine uses Mach4 to control it.

Specifications

The Machine is built by the German machine factory BZT, who build a variety of CNC milling machines.

The dimensions of the machine itself are 1300 x 1030 x 610 mm, but it is placed in an enclosure which is 1420 x 1100 x 700mm.

[TODO: add more specifications]

Usage

We will require that any person working with this machine has received specific training for this machine. Contact the CNC channel on slack.


If you have recieved training, here is a brief reminder of how to use the machine:

Generate your gcode with a suitable bit of CAM software. Fusion 360 is installed on the CAD computer.

copy your file to the CNC computer.

insert your bit and tighten it well. make sure you use the correct collet.

Make sure the cooling is on and running.

clamp your work piece down.

load your file (file operations, in the right)

Zero X and Y.

reduce your jog speed to ~4%

use the 'spindle CW' button to activate the spindle.

Zero your Z with the spindle running, than raise it and disengage the spindle.

regenerate toolpath

set youe spindle speed

activate the spindle with 'spindle CW'

run 'cycle gcode start'

use a vacuum cleaner as it runs.


Tool guardians

Currently the tool guardians are: Piele and Justa

Since this project has just started and is in progress, anyone who is interested in becoming a tool guardian for this machine is invited to let us know.