CNC Routing
Workbee CNC
Hobbyist CNC machine. 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 CNC bit list.
Software
G-code creator
- FreeCAD (recommended to look at the development branch)
Control Software
Learning Guides and References
Getting Started
CNC CAM Examples
Feeds and Speeds
Wood
Circuit Boards
Using 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 |