====== CNC Routing ======

=====Workbee CNC=====
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Hobbyist CNC machine. [[https://ooznest.co.uk/product/workbee-cnc-full-kit/|link]]

Key info
  * Working Space: 520 x 490mm (WxD)
  * Z Height: 94mm travel with 47mm of workable depth (With a 12mm spoilboard).
  * Materials
    *  Wood (Soft & Hard)
    *  Plastics
    *  Foam, Wax
    *  Soft Metals
  * Using a Dewalt D26200 GB Router, with 1/4", 1/8" collets and 4mm with an adapter.

Currently Available Bits {{ :equipment:digital-fabrication:cnc-bit-list.pdf | CNC bit list}}.
====Software====
===G-code creator===
  * [[https://www.freecadweb.org/|FreeCAD]] {{fa>linux}} (recommended to look at the development branch)
  * [[http://flatcam.org/|Flat CAM]] {{fa>linux}}
  * [[https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview|Fusion 360]] {{glyphicon>lock}}
===Control Software===
  * [[https://cnc.js.org/|CNCjs]] {{fa>linux}}
  * [[https://github.com/vlachoudis/bCNC|bCNC]] {{fa>linux}}
  * [[https://www.inventables.com/technologies/easel|Easel by Inventables]] {{glyphicon>lock}}

====Learning Guides and References====
===Getting Started===
  * [[https://cpb-us-w2.wpmucdn.com/muse.union.edu/dist/1/313/files/2019/10/Maker-Web-CNC-Basics.pdf|CNC Basic by MakerWeb]]
  * [[https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/blog/cnc-coordinate-system-made-easy|Autodesk CNC coordinate System]]
  * [[https://makezine.com/2014/03/21/cnc-routing-basics-toolpaths-and-feeds-n-speeds|Makezine CNC routing basics]]
===CNC CAM Examples===
  * [[https://www.nyccnc.com/fusion_360/cam-tutorials | NYC CNC]]
  * [[https://academy.titansofcnc.com | Titans of CNC]]
  * [[https://www.3dhubs.com/guides/cnc-machining/|3dhubs CNC guide]]

====Feeds and Speeds====
===Wood===
===Circuit Boards===
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Using [[http://flatcam.org/|Flat CAM]] and a .3mm 30° engraving bit. 

Material: FR-1 PCB

^            ^  Trace Isolation  ^  Drill  ^  Edge Cut  ^
^      Cut Z |  -0.1             |  -1.7   |  -1.7      |
^   Travel Z |  1.0              |  1.0    |  1.0       |
^  Feed Rate |  700              |  100    |  400       |
^   Tool Dia |  0.3              |         |  2.0       |