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Equipment/CNC Router/Training

2017-10-17T09:21:42Z

Robinsterling: /* Owners/Trainers */

Equipment/CNC Model Mill/Training

2017-05-23T08:30:51Z

Robinsterling: /* Trained Users */

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/CNC_Model_Mill|CNC Model Mill]] / Training

= Roland Mill Training =

This page documents the process for being trained to use the, and the list of members who have completed that training.

== Summary ==

Training takes place in three main steps:
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)

Training on the mill is run by the mill Owners. The mill Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the mill, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the mill.

== Booking ==

Sessions are advertised on '''http://meetup.makespace.org'''
* For discussing training, or requesting additional slots if needed, use the mailing list thread: [https://groups.google.com/d/msg/cammakespace/Nvf0GPRhLAY/fkvHEQ2sDz4J Training : Roland Mill]

Notes:
* You can only be trained if you have your name allocated to a slot (groups will be restricted to four at a time, so please don't make up additional spaces)
* You must do the group and individual training on the same day

= Trained Users =

The following members of Makespace are owners of the mill, so are trained to use and teach use of the Mill:
* Paul Osborn
* Robin Sterling

The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the Mill (note, they are not qualified to train others however):
* Alexis Mather (Stephen Woolhead, 4/04/2013)
* Rachel Rayns (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Henry Gomersall (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Andrew Dunn (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Edward Imhagwe (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Kim Spence-Jones (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Chris Voth (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Chris Abri (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Joe Tapply (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Dave Ansell (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Gaye Soykok (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Martin de Selincourt (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Andy Fisher (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Mark Tillotson (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Tom Ingham(Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* David Esteves (Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* Wayne Keenan (Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* David Bebb (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Patrick Greaney (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Paul Osborn (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Adrian Carr (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* ST John (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Anne Harrison (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Maciek Piatek (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Tim Thornton (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* J. Antonio Barragan (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* John Sturdy (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Peter Provis (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Steve Upton (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Moin Ali(Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Dan Tidhar (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Jason White (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Adrian van den Heever (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Stacy ??? (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Toby Moncaster (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Arun (Jake) Rao (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Benyahmin Kidder (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* James Waldmeyer (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Alexsandar Tomic (Paul Osborn 13/12/2013)
* David Cox (Paul Osborn 13/12/2013)
* Josh Keeler (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* Armando Carlone (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* Richard Fosh (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* John Campbell (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Theo Sanderson (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Steve Jeapes (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Matt Grimes (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Harry Braviner (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Aaron Jacobsen (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Campbell McIlroy (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Peter Knight (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Steve Ogborne (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Ben Butler (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Patrick Wollner (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Paul Edgington (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Laura James (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Michael Dales (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Riccardo Gherardi (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Vincent Sanders (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Ian Mcfar (Paul Osborn 17/2/2014)
* Francisco Cordobes (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Andy Gane (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Robert Karpinski (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Mark Cheverton (Paul Osborn 24/3/2014)
* Dave H (Paul Osborn 24/3/2014)
* Eric Jones (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Neil Tan (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Peter Mottram (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Hidde-Jan Lemstra (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Diana Probst (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Martin Lenz (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Al Napp (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Owen Woods (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Rob Yates (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* Shashank Srinvasan (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* David Taylor (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* Matthew Taylor (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Rob Voisey (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Jon Baxter (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Ben Alper (Paul Osborn 15/9/2014)
* Stevan Wing (Paul Osborn 15/9/2014)
* John Sidiropoulos (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Simon West (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Alex Gee (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Zizwani Mhango (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Danny Farrant (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Stephen Paulger (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Erik Pickering (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Giovanni Orlando (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Dan Tidhar (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Robin Sterling (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Jae Turner (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Tom Parker (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Geoff Lunn (Paul Osborn 11/05/2015)
* Luke Twydell (Paul Osborn 11/05/2015)
* Roy Gwinn (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Tianheng Zhao (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Jon Green (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Frodi Jones (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Clare Harriette (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Patrick Riggs (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Fotis Georgatos (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Tobias Wenzel (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Hugo Keene (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Nicola Westgarth-Flynn (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Adam Greig (Paul Osborn 15/07/2015)
* Shareef Jalloq (Paul Osborn 15/07/2015)
* Tumi Markan (Robin Sterling 22/07/2015)
* William Morton (Robin Sterling 22/07/2015)
* Frederic Sorgeloos (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Andrew Cooke (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Stephen Harrison (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Rob Shore (Robin Sterling 04/08/2015)
* Ivo Dawkins (Robin Sterling 04/08/2015)
* Henry Begg (Robin Sterling 25/08/15)
* Daryl Stewart (Robin Sterling 25/08/15)
* Katia Dilks (Paul Osborn 02/09/15)
* Martin Prescott (Paul Osborn 02/09/15)
* Jonathan Waite (Robin Sterling 20/10/15)
* Katy Marshall (Robin Sterling 20/10/15)
* Phill Banks (Robin Sterling 07/01/16)
* Mark Radford (Robin Sterling 07/01/16)
* Mark Wainwright (Paul Osborn 13/01/16)
* Giovanni Bisutti (Paul Osborn 13/01/16)
* Jonathan Hughes (Paul Osborn 23/03/16)
* Tom Twak (Paul Osborn 23/03/16)
* Spencer Wilson (Paul Osborn 23/01/16)
* Mark Barnard (Robin Sterling 31/03/16)
* Jamie Powell (Robin Sterling 31/03/16)
* Jeremy Minton (Robin Sterling 31/03/16)
* Andrea Cipri (Paul Osborn 6/04/16)
* David Fisher (Paul Osborn 6/04/16)
* Paul Bond (Paul Osborn 6/04/16)
* Charna Hume (Robin Sterling 14/04/16)
* Dan Howard (Robin Sterling 14/04/16)
* Craig Easton (Paul Osborn 11/05/16)
* Steve Murphy (Paul Osborn 11/05/16)
* Cadu Miceli (Paul Osborn 22/06/16)
* Jonathan Woolf (Paul Osborn 22/06/16)
* Dean Kos (Paul Osborn 13/06/2016)
* Jeremy Bentham (Paul Osborn 13/06/2016)
* Eric Jones (Robin Sterling 05/07/16)
* Thomas Wagner (Robin Sterling 05/07/16)
* Mik Lamming (Robin Sterling 05/07/16)
* Nadia Bassiri (Robin Sterling 09/08/16)
* Hsin-Ling Liang (Robin Sterling 09/08/16)
* Cat Fitzpatrick (Robin Sterling 09/08/16)
* Rasmus Hervig (Paul Osborn 31/08/16)
* Richard Gordon (Paul Osborn 31/08/16)
* Jo Brook (Paul Osborn 31/08/16)
* Arthur Queval (Paul Osborn 02/11/16)
* Hugh Craft (Paul Osborn 02/11/16)
* Miguel Morin (Paul Osborn 02/11/16)
* Luke Heavens (Paul Osborn 10/12/16)
* David Haines (Paul Osborn 10/12/16)
* Ian Spolton (Paul Osborn 10/12/16)
* Peter Spencer (Robin Sterling 13/12/16)
* Thomas Kopsch (Robin Sterling 13/12/16)
* Pavan Keerthi (Paul Osborn 21/12/16)
* Cong Cong Bo (Paul Osborn 21/12/16)
* Antony Burness (Paul Osborn 21/12/16)
* Mateusz Kosturek (Robin Sterling 24/01/17)
* Jennifer Herbert (Robin Sterling 24/01/17)
* Tian Huang (Robin Sterling 24/01/17)
* Boyuan Xiao (Paul Osborn 26/01/17)
* Andrew Vella (Paul Osborn 26/01/17)
* Abi Wills (Paul Osborn 26/01/17)
* David Murphy (Paul Osborn 15/03/17)
* Simon Hartley (Paul Osborn 15/03/17)
* Steve Carey (Paul Osborn 15/03/17)
* Gemma Goodfellow (Paul Osborn 26/04/17)
* Despina Davoudani (Paul Osborn 26/04/17)
* Richard Dwan (Paul Osborn 26/04/17)
* Moti T (Robin Sterling 16/05/17)
* Xorge Castro (Robin Sterling 16/05/17)
* George Agnew (Paul Osborn 19/05/17)
* Ian Guebert (Paul Osborn 19/05/17)
* Mark Randall (Paul Osborn 19/05/17)

= Training Cheatsheet =

The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the Mill Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion; this does not constitute and is not a substitute for the training itself.

== Group Training ==

The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-4 members at a time in a 1 hr session.

'''Mill Basics'''
* Cover the basic mechanics of an 3 axis mill.
* Explain the difference between machine co-ordinates and user co-ordinates
* Cover the different types of cutters, ball, square etc.
* Explain collets and how to change the cutter.
* Cover types of materials than can be cut on the mill, wood, plastics, '''NO METAL'''
* Cover how to fix work piece to bed.

'''VPanel'''
* Show how to move cutter around in X, Y and Z free hand
* Show how to change the rapid speed, and explain difference between low/high and steps
* Show how to set XYZ origins.
* Show how to set Z origin using sensor.
* Show how to move to set co-ordinates and make relative moves.
* Explain how to switch to G-Code load G-Code files

'''Click Mill'''
* Explain how to do basic operations such as pocket and surface.
* Cover the basic cutting parameters, such as feed rates, spindle speed, cutting in amount and path interval.

'''SRP Player'''
* File formats that can be loaded (STL/IGES/Rhino)
* Rotating imported model to correct orientation.
* Scale model if needed.
* Cover type of milling
** Surface finish
** Flat / curved
** What cutting top or top and bottom means
** Adding supports
* Explain creation of tool paths
* Set the size of the work piece and material
* Create initial tool path
* Show cutting preview and explain how it can show cutting errors by flicking between model and preview.
* Show how to edit cutting paths, change tools and cutting area and depth.
* Show margins and slope and re-generate tool paths.
* Open and show the sample project 'thing.srp' as an example of how tool paths can be tweaked to reduce cutting times and optimize support material.

'''Cut 2D'''
* Open sample project to show basics of tool paths and 3D preview.
* Refer people to the videos on the Cut2D website.

'''Q and A'''

== Individual Training Task ==

The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:

* Power machine on
* Change the current tool, demonstrating understand of the collet system and correct positioning of cutter in collet. Ensure that the cutter is not dropped.
* Position the cutter over the XY origin and set as origin in user co-ordinates.
* Set the Z origin using the sensor.
* Using the ClickMill software cut a 20x20mm pocket 5mm deep offset by 5,5mm from the origin.
* Pause the job midway through, then restart it.
* Clean machine.
* Turn off.

== Project Oversight ==

For next 2-3 projects or until they are comfortable, projects should be machine out of soft materials only such as foam, that way if a mistake is made no damage will be caused to the machine and an expensive block of material lost. If possible the newly trained user should find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes) in their first couple of projects, or any time they are unsure.

'''If in doubt ask for advice!!'''

Equipment/CNC Model Mill/Training

2017-05-20T17:59:58Z

Robinsterling: /* Trained Users */

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/CNC_Model_Mill|CNC Model Mill]] / Training

= Roland Mill Training =

This page documents the process for being trained to use the, and the list of members who have completed that training.

== Summary ==

Training takes place in three main steps:
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)

Training on the mill is run by the mill Owners. The mill Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the mill, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the mill.

== Booking ==

Sessions are advertised on '''http://meetup.makespace.org'''
* For discussing training, or requesting additional slots if needed, use the mailing list thread: [https://groups.google.com/d/msg/cammakespace/Nvf0GPRhLAY/fkvHEQ2sDz4J Training : Roland Mill]

Notes:
* You can only be trained if you have your name allocated to a slot (groups will be restricted to four at a time, so please don't make up additional spaces)
* You must do the group and individual training on the same day

= Trained Users =

The following members of Makespace are owners of the mill, so are trained to use and teach use of the Mill:
* Paul Osborn
* Robin Sterling

The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the Mill (note, they are not qualified to train others however):
* Alexis Mather (Stephen Woolhead, 4/04/2013)
* Rachel Rayns (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Henry Gomersall (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Andrew Dunn (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Edward Imhagwe (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Kim Spence-Jones (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Chris Voth (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Chris Abri (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Joe Tapply (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Dave Ansell (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Gaye Soykok (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Martin de Selincourt (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Andy Fisher (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Mark Tillotson (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Tom Ingham(Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* David Esteves (Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* Wayne Keenan (Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* David Bebb (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Patrick Greaney (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Paul Osborn (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Adrian Carr (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* ST John (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Anne Harrison (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Maciek Piatek (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Tim Thornton (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* J. Antonio Barragan (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* John Sturdy (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Peter Provis (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Steve Upton (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Moin Ali(Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Dan Tidhar (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Jason White (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Adrian van den Heever (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Stacy ??? (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Toby Moncaster (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Arun (Jake) Rao (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Benyahmin Kidder (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* James Waldmeyer (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Alexsandar Tomic (Paul Osborn 13/12/2013)
* David Cox (Paul Osborn 13/12/2013)
* Josh Keeler (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* Armando Carlone (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* Richard Fosh (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* John Campbell (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Theo Sanderson (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Steve Jeapes (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Matt Grimes (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Harry Braviner (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Aaron Jacobsen (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Campbell McIlroy (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Peter Knight (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Steve Ogborne (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Ben Butler (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Patrick Wollner (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Paul Edgington (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Laura James (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Michael Dales (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Riccardo Gherardi (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Vincent Sanders (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Ian Mcfar (Paul Osborn 17/2/2014)
* Francisco Cordobes (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Andy Gane (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Robert Karpinski (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Mark Cheverton (Paul Osborn 24/3/2014)
* Dave H (Paul Osborn 24/3/2014)
* Eric Jones (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Neil Tan (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Peter Mottram (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Hidde-Jan Lemstra (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Diana Probst (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Martin Lenz (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Al Napp (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Owen Woods (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Rob Yates (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* Shashank Srinvasan (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* David Taylor (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* Matthew Taylor (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Rob Voisey (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Jon Baxter (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Ben Alper (Paul Osborn 15/9/2014)
* Stevan Wing (Paul Osborn 15/9/2014)
* John Sidiropoulos (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Simon West (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Alex Gee (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Zizwani Mhango (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Danny Farrant (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Stephen Paulger (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Erik Pickering (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Giovanni Orlando (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Dan Tidhar (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Robin Sterling (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Jae Turner (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Tom Parker (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Geoff Lunn (Paul Osborn 11/05/2015)
* Luke Twydell (Paul Osborn 11/05/2015)
* Roy Gwinn (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Tianheng Zhao (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Jon Green (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Frodi Jones (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Clare Harriette (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Patrick Riggs (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Fotis Georgatos (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Tobias Wenzel (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Hugo Keene (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Nicola Westgarth-Flynn (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Adam Greig (Paul Osborn 15/07/2015)
* Shareef Jalloq (Paul Osborn 15/07/2015)
* Tumi Markan (Robin Sterling 22/07/2015)
* William Morton (Robin Sterling 22/07/2015)
* Frederic Sorgeloos (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Andrew Cooke (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Stephen Harrison (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Rob Shore (Robin Sterling 04/08/2015)
* Ivo Dawkins (Robin Sterling 04/08/2015)
* Henry Begg (Robin Sterling 25/08/15)
* Daryl Stewart (Robin Sterling 25/08/15)
* Katia Dilks (Paul Osborn 02/09/15)
* Martin Prescott (Paul Osborn 02/09/15)
* Jonathan Waite (Robin Sterling 20/10/15)
* Katy Marshall (Robin Sterling 20/10/15)
* Phill Banks (Robin Sterling 07/01/16)
* Mark Radford (Robin Sterling 07/01/16)
* Mark Wainwright (Paul Osborn 13/01/16)
* Giovanni Bisutti (Paul Osborn 13/01/16)
* Jonathan Hughes (Paul Osborn 23/03/16)
* Tom Twak (Paul Osborn 23/03/16)
* Spencer Wilson (Paul Osborn 23/01/16)
* Mark Barnard (Robin Sterling 31/03/16)
* Jamie Powell (Robin Sterling 31/03/16)
* Jeremy Minton (Robin Sterling 31/03/16)
* Andrea Cipri (Paul Osborn 6/04/16)
* David Fisher (Paul Osborn 6/04/16)
* Paul Bond (Paul Osborn 6/04/16)
* Charna Hume (Robin Sterling 14/04/16)
* Dan Howard (Robin Sterling 14/04/16)
* Craig Easton (Paul Osborn 11/05/16)
* Steve Murphy (Paul Osborn 11/05/16)
* Cadu Miceli (Paul Osborn 22/06/16)
* Jonathan Woolf (Paul Osborn 22/06/16)
* Dean Kos (Paul Osborn 13/06/2016)
* Jeremy Bentham (Paul Osborn 13/06/2016)
* Eric Jones (Robin Sterling 05/07/16)
* Thomas Wagner (Robin Sterling 05/07/16)
* Mik Lamming (Robin Sterling 05/07/16)
* Nadia Bassiri (Robin Sterling 09/08/16)
* Hsin-Ling Liang (Robin Sterling 09/08/16)
* Cat Fitzpatrick (Robin Sterling 09/08/16)
* Rasmus Hervig (Paul Osborn 31/08/16)
* Richard Gordon (Paul Osborn 31/08/16)
* Jo Brook (Paul Osborn 31/08/16)
* Arthur Queval (Paul Osborn 02/11/16)
* Hugh Craft (Paul Osborn 02/11/16)
* Miguel Morin (Paul Osborn 02/11/16)
* Luke Heavens (Paul Osborn 10/12/16)
* David Haines (Paul Osborn 10/12/16)
* Ian Spolton (Paul Osborn 10/12/16)
* Peter Spencer (Robin Sterling 13/12/16)
* Thomas Kopsch (Robin Sterling 13/12/16)
* Pavan Keerthi (Paul Osborn 21/12/16)
* Cong Cong Bo (Paul Osborn 21/12/16)
* Antony Burness (Paul Osborn 21/12/16)
* Mateusz Kosturek (Robin Sterling 24/01/17)
* Jennifer Herbert (Robin Sterling 24/01/17)
* Tian Huang (Robin Sterling 24/01/17)
* Boyuan Xiao (Paul Osborn 26/01/17)
* Andrew Vella (Paul Osborn 26/01/17)
* Abi Wills (Paul Osborn 26/01/17)
* David Murphy (Paul Osborn 15/03/17)
* Simon Hartley (Paul Osborn 15/03/17)
* Steve Carey (Paul Osborn 15/03/17)
* Gemma Goodfellow (Paul Osborn 26/04/17)
* Despina Davoudani (Paul Osborn 26/04/17)
* Richard Dwan (Paul Osborn 26/04/17)
* Moti T (Robin Sterling 16/05/17)

= Training Cheatsheet =

The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the Mill Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion; this does not constitute and is not a substitute for the training itself.

== Group Training ==

The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-4 members at a time in a 1 hr session.

'''Mill Basics'''
* Cover the basic mechanics of an 3 axis mill.
* Explain the difference between machine co-ordinates and user co-ordinates
* Cover the different types of cutters, ball, square etc.
* Explain collets and how to change the cutter.
* Cover types of materials than can be cut on the mill, wood, plastics, '''NO METAL'''
* Cover how to fix work piece to bed.

'''VPanel'''
* Show how to move cutter around in X, Y and Z free hand
* Show how to change the rapid speed, and explain difference between low/high and steps
* Show how to set XYZ origins.
* Show how to set Z origin using sensor.
* Show how to move to set co-ordinates and make relative moves.
* Explain how to switch to G-Code load G-Code files

'''Click Mill'''
* Explain how to do basic operations such as pocket and surface.
* Cover the basic cutting parameters, such as feed rates, spindle speed, cutting in amount and path interval.

'''SRP Player'''
* File formats that can be loaded (STL/IGES/Rhino)
* Rotating imported model to correct orientation.
* Scale model if needed.
* Cover type of milling
** Surface finish
** Flat / curved
** What cutting top or top and bottom means
** Adding supports
* Explain creation of tool paths
* Set the size of the work piece and material
* Create initial tool path
* Show cutting preview and explain how it can show cutting errors by flicking between model and preview.
* Show how to edit cutting paths, change tools and cutting area and depth.
* Show margins and slope and re-generate tool paths.
* Open and show the sample project 'thing.srp' as an example of how tool paths can be tweaked to reduce cutting times and optimize support material.

'''Cut 2D'''
* Open sample project to show basics of tool paths and 3D preview.
* Refer people to the videos on the Cut2D website.

'''Q and A'''

== Individual Training Task ==

The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:

* Power machine on
* Change the current tool, demonstrating understand of the collet system and correct positioning of cutter in collet. Ensure that the cutter is not dropped.
* Position the cutter over the XY origin and set as origin in user co-ordinates.
* Set the Z origin using the sensor.
* Using the ClickMill software cut a 20x20mm pocket 5mm deep offset by 5,5mm from the origin.
* Pause the job midway through, then restart it.
* Clean machine.
* Turn off.

== Project Oversight ==

For next 2-3 projects or until they are comfortable, projects should be machine out of soft materials only such as foam, that way if a mistake is made no damage will be caused to the machine and an expensive block of material lost. If possible the newly trained user should find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes) in their first couple of projects, or any time they are unsure.

'''If in doubt ask for advice!!'''

Equipment/CNC Model Mill/Training

2017-01-26T08:52:04Z

Robinsterling: /* Trained Users */

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/CNC_Model_Mill|CNC Model Mill]] / Training

= Roland Mill Training =

This page documents the process for being trained to use the, and the list of members who have completed that training.

== Summary ==

Training takes place in three main steps:
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)

Training on the mill is run by the mill Owners. The mill Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the mill, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the mill.

== Booking ==

Sessions are advertised on '''http://meetup.makespace.org'''
* For discussing training, or requesting additional slots if needed, use the mailing list thread: [https://groups.google.com/d/msg/cammakespace/Nvf0GPRhLAY/fkvHEQ2sDz4J Training : Roland Mill]

Notes:
* You can only be trained if you have your name allocated to a slot (groups will be restricted to four at a time, so please don't make up additional spaces)
* You must do the group and individual training on the same day

= Trained Users =

The following members of Makespace are owners of the mill, so are trained to use and teach use of the Mill:
* Paul Osborn
* Robin Sterling

The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the Mill (note, they are not qualified to train others however):
* Alexis Mather (Stephen Woolhead, 4/04/2013)
* Rachel Rayns (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Henry Gomersall (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Andrew Dunn (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Edward Imhagwe (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Kim Spence-Jones (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Chris Voth (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Chris Abri (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Joe Tapply (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Dave Ansell (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Gaye Soykok (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Martin de Selincourt (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Andy Fisher (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Mark Tillotson (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Tom Ingham(Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* David Esteves (Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* Wayne Keenan (Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* David Bebb (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Patrick Greaney (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Paul Osborn (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Adrian Carr (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* ST John (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Anne Harrison (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Maciek Piatek (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Tim Thornton (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* J. Antonio Barragan (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* John Sturdy (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Peter Provis (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Steve Upton (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Moin Ali(Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Dan Tidhar (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Jason White (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Adrian van den Heever (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Stacy ??? (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Toby Moncaster (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Arun (Jake) Rao (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Benyahmin Kidder (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* James Waldmeyer (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Alexsandar Tomic (Paul Osborn 13/12/2013)
* David Cox (Paul Osborn 13/12/2013)
* Josh Keeler (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* Armando Carlone (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* Richard Fosh (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* John Campbell (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Theo Sanderson (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Steve Jeapes (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Matt Grimes (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Harry Braviner (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Aaron Jacobsen (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Campbell McIlroy (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Peter Knight (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Steve Ogborne (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Ben Butler (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Patrick Wollner (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Paul Edgington (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Laura James (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Michael Dales (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Riccardo Gherardi (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Vincent Sanders (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Ian Mcfar (Paul Osborn 17/2/2014)
* Francisco Cordobes (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Andy Gane (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Robert Karpinski (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Mark Cheverton (Paul Osborn 24/3/2014)
* Dave H (Paul Osborn 24/3/2014)
* Eric Jones (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Neil Tan (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Peter Mottram (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Hidde-Jan Lemstra (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Diana Probst (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Martin Lenz (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Al Napp (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Owen Woods (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Rob Yates (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* Shashank Srinvasan (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* David Taylor (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* Matthew Taylor (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Rob Voisey (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Jon Baxter (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Ben Alper (Paul Osborn 15/9/2014)
* Stevan Wing (Paul Osborn 15/9/2014)
* John Sidiropoulos (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Simon West (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Alex Gee (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Zizwani Mhango (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Danny Farrant (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Stephen Paulger (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Erik Pickering (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Giovanni Orlando (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Dan Tidhar (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Robin Sterling (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Jae Turner (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Tom Parker (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Geoff Lunn (Paul Osborn 11/05/2015)
* Luke Twydell (Paul Osborn 11/05/2015)
* Roy Gwinn (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Tianheng Zhao (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Jon Green (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Frodi Jones (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Clare Harriette (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Patrick Riggs (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Fotis Georgatos (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Tobias Wenzel (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Hugo Keene (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Nicola Westgarth-Flynn (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Adam Greig (Paul Osborn 15/07/2015)
* Shareef Jalloq (Paul Osborn 15/07/2015)
* Tumi Markan (Robin Sterling 22/07/2015)
* William Morton (Robin Sterling 22/07/2015)
* Frederic Sorgeloos (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Andrew Cooke (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Stephen Harrison (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Rob Shore (Robin Sterling 04/08/2015)
* Ivo Dawkins (Robin Sterling 04/08/2015)
* Henry Begg (Robin Sterling 25/08/15)
* Daryl Stewart (Robin Sterling 25/08/15)
* Katia Dilks (Paul Osborn 02/09/15)
* Martin Prescott (Paul Osborn 02/09/15)
* Jonathan Waite (Robin Sterling 20/10/15)
* Katy Marshall (Robin Sterling 20/10/15)
* Phill Banks (Robin Sterling 07/01/16)
* Mark Radford (Robin Sterling 07/01/16)
* Mark Wainwright (Paul Osborn 13/01/16)
* Giovanni Bisutti (Paul Osborn 13/01/16)
* Jonathan Hughes (Paul Osborn 23/03/16)
* Tom Twak (Paul Osborn 23/03/16)
* Spencer Wilson (Paul Osborn 23/01/16)
* Mark Barnard (Robin Sterling 31/03/16)
* Jamie Powell (Robin Sterling 31/03/16)
* Jeremy Minton (Robin Sterling 31/03/16)
* Andrea Cipri (Paul Osborn 6/04/16)
* David Fisher (Paul Osborn 6/04/16)
* Paul Bond (Paul Osborn 6/04/16)
* Charna Hume (Robin Sterling 14/04/16)
* Dan Howard (Robin Sterling 14/04/16)
* Craig Easton (Paul Osborn 11/05/16)
* Steve Murphy (Paul Osborn 11/05/16)
* Cadu Miceli (Paul Osborn 22/06/16)
* Jonathan Woolf (Paul Osborn 22/06/16)
* Dean Kos (Paul Osborn 13/06/2016)
* Jeremy Bentham (Paul Osborn 13/06/2016)
* Eric Jones (Robin Sterling 05/07/16)
* Thomas Wagner (Robin Sterling 05/07/16)
* Mik Lamming (Robin Sterling 05/07/16)
* Nadia Bassiri (Robin Sterling 09/08/16)
* Hsin-Ling Liang (Robin Sterling 09/08/16)
* Cat Fitzpatrick (Robin Sterling 09/08/16)
* Rasmus Hervig (Paul Osborn 31/08/16)
* Richard Gordon (Paul Osborn 31/08/16)
* Jo Brook (Paul Osborn 31/08/16)
* Arthur Queval (Paul Osborn 02/11/16)
* Hugh Craft (Paul Osborn 02/11/16)
* Miguel Morin (Paul Osborn 02/11/16)
* Luke Heavens (Paul Osborn 10/12/16)
* David Haines (Paul Osborn 10/12/16)
* Ian Spolton (Paul Osborn 10/12/16)
* Peter Spencer (Robin Sterling 13/12/16)
* Thomas Kopsch (Robin Sterling 13/12/16)
* Pavan Keerthi (Paul Osborn 21/12/16)
* Cong Cong Bo (Paul Osborn 21/12/16)
* Antony Burness (Paul Osborn 21/12/16)
* Mateusz Kosturek (Robin Sterling 24/01/17)
* Jennifer Herbert (Robin Sterling 24/01/17)
* Tian Huang (Robin Sterling 24/01/17)
* Boyuan Xiao (Paul Osborn 26/01/17)
* Andrew Vella (Paul Osborn 26/01/17)
* Abi Wills (Paul Osborn 26/01/17)

= Training Cheatsheet =

The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the Mill Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion; this does not constitute and is not a substitute for the training itself.

== Group Training ==

The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-4 members at a time in a 1 hr session.

'''Mill Basics'''
* Cover the basic mechanics of an 3 axis mill.
* Explain the difference between machine co-ordinates and user co-ordinates
* Cover the different types of cutters, ball, square etc.
* Explain collets and how to change the cutter.
* Cover types of materials than can be cut on the mill, wood, plastics, '''NO METAL'''
* Cover how to fix work piece to bed.

'''VPanel'''
* Show how to move cutter around in X, Y and Z free hand
* Show how to change the rapid speed, and explain difference between low/high and steps
* Show how to set XYZ origins.
* Show how to set Z origin using sensor.
* Show how to move to set co-ordinates and make relative moves.
* Explain how to switch to G-Code load G-Code files

'''Click Mill'''
* Explain how to do basic operations such as pocket and surface.
* Cover the basic cutting parameters, such as feed rates, spindle speed, cutting in amount and path interval.

'''SRP Player'''
* File formats that can be loaded (STL/IGES/Rhino)
* Rotating imported model to correct orientation.
* Scale model if needed.
* Cover type of milling
** Surface finish
** Flat / curved
** What cutting top or top and bottom means
** Adding supports
* Explain creation of tool paths
* Set the size of the work piece and material
* Create initial tool path
* Show cutting preview and explain how it can show cutting errors by flicking between model and preview.
* Show how to edit cutting paths, change tools and cutting area and depth.
* Show margins and slope and re-generate tool paths.
* Open and show the sample project 'thing.srp' as an example of how tool paths can be tweaked to reduce cutting times and optimize support material.

'''Cut 2D'''
* Open sample project to show basics of tool paths and 3D preview.
* Refer people to the videos on the Cut2D website.

'''Q and A'''

== Individual Training Task ==

The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:

* Power machine on
* Change the current tool, demonstrating understand of the collet system and correct positioning of cutter in collet. Ensure that the cutter is not dropped.
* Position the cutter over the XY origin and set as origin in user co-ordinates.
* Set the Z origin using the sensor.
* Using the ClickMill software cut a 20x20mm pocket 5mm deep offset by 5,5mm from the origin.
* Pause the job midway through, then restart it.
* Clean machine.
* Turn off.

== Project Oversight ==

For next 2-3 projects or until they are comfortable, projects should be machine out of soft materials only such as foam, that way if a mistake is made no damage will be caused to the machine and an expensive block of material lost. If possible the newly trained user should find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes) in their first couple of projects, or any time they are unsure.

'''If in doubt ask for advice!!'''

Equipment/CNC Router/Training

2016-12-21T21:16:50Z

Robinsterling: /* Trained Users */

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/CNC_Router|CNC Router]] / Training

= CNC Router Training =

This page documents the process for being trained on the CNC Router, and the list of members who have completed that training.

== Summary ==

Training takes place in three main steps:
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)

Training on the CNC Router is run by the CNC Router Owners. The CNC Router Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the CNC Router, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the CNC Router.

== Getting onto a training session ==

Sessions are advertised on '''http://meetup.makespace.org'''
* For discussing training, or requesting additional slots, use the mailing list thread: [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/cammakespace/0aNnAEGF-5U/discussion Training : CNC Router ]

Please be patient - training is provided by volunteers who give up their free time to run sessions.

Notes:
* You can only be trained if you have your name allocated to a slot

= Owners/Trainers =

The following members of Makespace are owners and/or trainers of the CNC Router, so are trained to use and teach use of the Router:

*Mark Mellors - Owner
*Robin Sterling - Owner
*Martin Lenz - Owner

Further Contacts:
*Chris Abri - (Past Member)

= Post Training Email =

Congratulations on completing your induction for the CNC Router.

Here are some useful links and further information to help you get going.

General router details can be found here: http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router

Before using the machine please make sure you have read the health and safety notes: http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router#Health_and_Safety

A few reminders:

You must not use the machine if you are the only member in the space.

Router cutters that have bearings on the end - like the one below, can not and must not be used!
<br>
[[File:25845_P.jpg]]

Please supply 50p into the red honesty box if you are using Makespace cutters - this helps us to maintain a supply of good cutters for you to use and goes towards the upkeep of the machine.

Please get in touch with the owners if you have a question or problem: http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router#Owners

We recommend that you check the Makespace google group to see what's going on: https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!forum/cammakespace

Please report any issues to the group here: https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!topic/cammakespace/rkchD7VqM2c%5B1-25%5D

Please leave the router in a clean state when you have finished - Be awesome - leave it better than you found it :)

Be safe and enjoy.

= Trained Users =

The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the CNC Router (note, they are not qualified to train others however):
* Paul Osborn (Stephen Woolhead 1/7/13)
* Adrian Carr (Stephen Woolhead 1/7/13)
* Tobias Roberts (Stephen Woolhead 1/7/13)
* Damien Guihen (Mark Mellors 3/7/13)
* Steve Kelly (Mark Mellors 3/7/13)
* Milosch Meriac (Chris Abri 3/7/13)
* Jake Young (Chris Abri 3/7/13)
* Martin de Selincourt (Chris Abri 3/7/13)
* J. Antonio Barragan (Chris Abri 8/7/13)
* Toby Moncaster (Chris Abri 8/7/13)
* Shareef Jalloq (Chris Abri 8/7/13)
* Josh Keeler (Mark Mellors 9/7/13)
* Marko Cosic (Mark Mellors 9/7/13)
* Diana Probst (Mark Mellors 9/7/13)
* Ben Evans (Stephen Woolhead 9/7/13)
* Rachel Rayns (Stephen Woolhead 9/7/13)
* Mat Cook (Stephen Woolhead 9/7/13)
* Roeland Schumacher (Chris Abri 11/7/13)
* James Waldmeyer (Chris Abri 11/7/13)
* Peter Mottram (Chris Abri 11/7/13)
* Ajith Shadakshari (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Mark Tillotson (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Ben Alper (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Indy Wilkhu (Chris Abri 25/7/13)
* Matthew Ireland (Chris Abri 25/7/13)
* Pop Sharma (Chris Abri 25/7/13)
* Nick Johnson (David Bebb 30/05/13)
* Brian Corteil (David Bebb 30/07/13)
* Dan Tidhar (David Bebb 30/07/13)
* Ward Hills (David Bebb 30/07/13)
* Kevin Maloney (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Andrew Lipson (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Chris Wilson (Mark Mellors 1/8/13)
* Richard Mitchell (Mark Mellors 1/8/13)
* Adrian van den Heever (Mark Mellors 1/8/13)
* Benyahmin Kidder (Chris Abri 8/8/13)
* Andrew Dunn (Chris Abri 8/8/13)
* Robert Hoff (Chris Abri 8/8/13)
* Edward Imhagwe (Mark Mellors 15/8/13)
* Lewis Williams (Mark Mellors 15/8/13)
* Vincent Sanders (Mark Mellors 15/8/13)
* Andy Fisher (Mark Mellors 22/08/13)
* Daniel Garden (Mark Mellors 22/08/13)
* ST John (Mark Mellors 29/08/13)
* Matt Harvey (Mark Mellors 29/08/13)
* Michael Thomas (Mark Mellors 29/08/13)
* Alexis Mather (Mark Mellors 5/09/13)
* Chris Stanley (Mark Mellors 5/09/13)
* Jon Wood (Mark Mellors 5/09/13)
* Harry Braviner (Mark Mellors 12/09/13)
* Jason White (Mark Mellors 12/09/13)
* Jon Callan (Mark Mellors 12/09/13)
* Marco Aita (Chris Abri 19/09/13)
* Ed Herbert (Chris Abri 19/09/13)
* John Simm (Chris Abri 19/09/13)
* Chris Voth (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Pete Woodhouse (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Fergus Riche (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Mark Roberts (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Katia Dilks (Chris Abri 14/11/13)
* Tim Dilks (Chris Abri 14/11/13)
* Theo Sanderson (Chris Abri 14/11/13)
* Esther Leighton (Chris Abri 09/01/14)
* Aleksandar Tomic (Chris Abri 09/01/14)
* Benjamin Butler (Chris Abri 13/02/14)
* Jon Aas (Chris Abri 04/03/14)
* Mark Cheverton (Ben Butler 25/03/14)
* Andrew Gale (Ben Butler 01/04/14)
* Robert Karpinski (Ben Butler 01/04/14)
* Shelagh Shepherd (Ben Butler 01/04/14)
* Paul Edgington (Jason White 02/04/14)
* Paco Cordobes (Jason White 02/04/14)
* Rob Voisey (Jason White 09/04/14)
* Riccardo Gherardi (Jason White 09/04/14)
* Rick Hamilton (Jason White 14/04/14)
* Thomas Keller (Jason White 14/04/14)
* Martin Lenz (Ben Butler 15/05/14)
* Alberto Santos (Mark Mellors 22/05/14)
* James Hutton (Mark Mellors 22/05/14)
* Innes Edridge (Mark Mellors 22/05/14)
* Paul Holland (Chris Abri 17/06/14)
* Maciek Piatek (Chris Abri 17/06/14)
* Matthew Taylor (Chris Abri 17/06/14)
* Shashank (Jason White 23/06/14)
* Tim Rowsell (Jason White 23/06/14)
* Owen Woods (Jason White 23/06/14)
* Alexandra Grigore (Chris Abri 15/07/14)
* Richard Armstrong (Chris Abri 15/07/14)
* David Taylor (Chris Abri 15/07/14)
* Al Napp (Jason White 19/08/14)
* Jon Baxter (Jason White 19/08/14)
* Graeham Douglas (Chris Abri 16/9/14)
* Stevan Wing (Chris Abri 16/9/14)
* Rick Lupton (Jason White 29/10/14)
* Milosz (Jason White 29/10/14)
* Erik Pickering (Jason White 09/01/15)
* Luke Twydell (Jason White 09/01/15)
* Jae Turner (Jason White 09/01/15)
* John Sidiropoulos (Jason White 30/01/15)
* Andrei Ruskuc (Jason White 30/01/15)
* Tom Parker (Jason White 30/01/15)
* Phil McArthur (Jason White 30/01/15)
* John Mead (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Adam Mulligan (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Zachary Beer (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Ed Robertson (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Robin Sterling (Jason White 27/03/15)
* Kristien De Clercq (Jason White 27/03/15)
* Simon Birrell (Jason White 27/03/15)
* B Goodall (Jason White 27/03/15)
* Marcin Izo (Jason White 12/06/15)
* William Morton (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Abi (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Jack Brewster (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Scion (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Henry (Jason White 17/06/15)
* Ian Mc(Jason White 17/06/15)
* Kham Ali(Jason White 17/06/15)
* Julius Schmidt(Jason White 17/06/15)
* Brian Starkey (Jason White 21/08/15)
* Andrew Cooke (Jason White 21/08/15)
* Phill Banks (Jason White 21/08/15)
* David Horsnell (Jason White 21/08/15)
* Robert Meadows (Robin Sterling 19/11/15)
* Robyn Kerrison (Robin Sterling 19/11/15)
* Greg Matthews (Robin Sterling 19/11/15)
* Stephen Harrison (Jason White 09/01/16)
* William Deeks (Jason White 21/08/15 09/01/16)
* David Haines (Jason White 21/08/15 09/01/16)
* Hugo Keene (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Giovanni Bisotti (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Alex Gee (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Mark Radford (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Jonathan Waite (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Cong Cong Bo (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Matt Wayland (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Nick Garner (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Jenny Molloy (Robin Sterling 14/06/16)
* Craig Richardson (Robin Sterling 14/06/16)
* Thomas Grant (Robin Sterling 14/06/16)
* Mik Lamming (Robin Sterling 12/07/16)
* Adrien ? (Robin Sterling 12/07/16)
* Jonathon Woolf (Robin Sterling 12/07/16)
* Michael Schmid (Robin Sterling 19/07/16)
* Bogdan ? (Robin Sterling 19/07/16)
* Ben Wheatley (Robin Sterling 19/07/16)
* Cat Fitzpatrick (Robin Sterling 23/08/16)
* Nadia Bassiri (Robin Sterling 23/08/16)
* Hsin-Ling Liang (Robin Sterling 23/08/16)
* Will Nock (Robin Sterling 20/09/16)
* John Sturdy (Robin Sterling 20/09/16)
* David Marcus (Robin Sterling 20/09/16)
* Jamie Powell (Robin Sterling/Martin Lenz 27/09/16)
* Danny Farrant (Robin Sterling/Martin Lenz 27/09/16)
* Rick Amos (Robin Sterling/Martin Lenz 27/09/16)
* Miguel Morin (Martin Lenz 21/10/16)
* Katy Marshall (Martin Lenz 21/10/16)
* Tobias Wenzel (Martin Lenz 21/10/16)
* Alex Bate (Martin Lenz 18/11/16)
* Carlos Martos (Martin Lenz 18/11/16)
* Jeremy Bentham (Martin Lenz 18/11/16)
* Richard Fosh (Martin Lenz 24/11/16)
* Chris Porter (Martin Lenz 24/11/16)
* Simon Guest (Martin Lenz 24/11/16)
* Steve Upton (Robin Sterling 29/11/16)
* Mateusz Kosturek (Robin Sterling 29/11/16)
* Ross Rounsevell (Robin Sterling 29/11/16)
* Chris Padbury (Robin Sterling 6/12/16)
* Rob MacAulay (Robin Sterling 6/12/16)
* Charlie Stokes (Robin Sterling 6/12/16)
* Jonathan Austin (Martin Lenz 14/14/16)
* Jo Brook (Martin Lenz 14/14/16)
* Tessa Paris (Martin Lenz 14/14/16)
* Piers Hampson (Robin Sterling 18/12/16)

= Training Cheat sheet =

The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the CNC Router Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion is included on this page; this does not constitute and is not a substitute for the training itself.

== Group Training ==

The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-4 members at a time in a 1 hr session.

'''Introduction/walk around'''
* Extraction
* Water Cooler system
* Machine Bed
* Router – Collets - Cutters (Mention 50p for maintenance costs if using Makespace Cutters)
* Gantry/Moving Parts
* PC & Software Locations
* Material Storage
* Hand controller -[[Equipment/CNC_Router/Hand_Controller|Hand Controller Guide]]

'''Health & Safety'''

Risks
* Dust
* Noise
* Fire
* Trapping
* Burns
* Loss of Limb or Digit

PPE

* Ear Defenders
* Safety Goggles
* Common Sense Hat!

'''Machine Startup & Positioning'''
* Check handset is attached properly
* Power up main switch
* Check Water Pump
* Check extractor is functional and not full
* Check handset says “Datum?” (if not, reset E.Stop)
* Click “OK” ensuring no obstructions. (Machine will go to X0 Y0 Z+Max)
* Check spindle is safe and functioning correctly.

'''Job Setup – Demo piece'''
* Workholding, Clamping and work positioning
* Tool Selection & Collet sizes
* Zero work
* Load G-Code directly onto USB stick from PC(no sub-directories)
* Place USB stick into Hand Controller
* Select and run job at desired feedrates

Do Not Leave The Machine Unattended While Running A Job! However Long It Takes.

== Individual Training Task ==

The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:

Task
* Make a.....

Steps
* Set individual to work, don't prompt but do answer questions (or pose if needed)
* Talk through design once done, question/check things etc
* Proceed to routing (watch carefully all steps)
* Ask to stop job/restart, question escalation process

Assuming all ok:
* Get them to read the health and safety notes about operation and materials
* Add to the trained member list!

== Project Oversight ==

For next 2-3 projects, ensure member will find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes)

Equipment/CNC Router/Training

2016-12-14T17:20:21Z

Robinsterling: /* Trained Users */

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/CNC_Router|CNC Router]] / Training

= CNC Router Training =

This page documents the process for being trained on the CNC Router, and the list of members who have completed that training.

== Summary ==

Training takes place in three main steps:
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)

Training on the CNC Router is run by the CNC Router Owners. The CNC Router Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the CNC Router, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the CNC Router.

== Getting onto a training session ==

Sessions are advertised on '''http://meetup.makespace.org'''
* For discussing training, or requesting additional slots, use the mailing list thread: [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/cammakespace/0aNnAEGF-5U/discussion Training : CNC Router ]

Please be patient - training is provided by volunteers who give up their free time to run sessions.

Notes:
* You can only be trained if you have your name allocated to a slot

= Owners/Trainers =

The following members of Makespace are owners and/or trainers of the CNC Router, so are trained to use and teach use of the Router:

*Mark Mellors - Owner
*Robin Sterling - Owner
*Martin Lenz - Owner

Further Contacts:
*Chris Abri - (Past Member)

= Post Training Email =

Congratulations on completing your induction for the CNC Router.

Here are some useful links and further information to help you get going.

General router details can be found here: http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router

Before using the machine please make sure you have read the health and safety notes: http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router#Health_and_Safety

A few reminders:

You must not use the machine if you are the only member in the space.

Router cutters that have bearings on the end - like the one below, can not and must not be used!
<br>
[[File:25845_P.jpg]]

Please supply 50p into the red honesty box if you are using Makespace cutters - this helps us to maintain a supply of good cutters for you to use and goes towards the upkeep of the machine.

Please get in touch with the owners if you have a question or problem: http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router#Owners

We recommend that you check the Makespace google group to see what's going on: https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!forum/cammakespace

Please report any issues to the group here: https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!topic/cammakespace/rkchD7VqM2c%5B1-25%5D

Please leave the router in a clean state when you have finished - Be awesome - leave it better than you found it :)

Be safe and enjoy.

= Trained Users =

The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the CNC Router (note, they are not qualified to train others however):
* Paul Osborn (Stephen Woolhead 1/7/13)
* Adrian Carr (Stephen Woolhead 1/7/13)
* Tobias Roberts (Stephen Woolhead 1/7/13)
* Damien Guihen (Mark Mellors 3/7/13)
* Steve Kelly (Mark Mellors 3/7/13)
* Milosch Meriac (Chris Abri 3/7/13)
* Jake Young (Chris Abri 3/7/13)
* Martin de Selincourt (Chris Abri 3/7/13)
* J. Antonio Barragan (Chris Abri 8/7/13)
* Toby Moncaster (Chris Abri 8/7/13)
* Shareef Jalloq (Chris Abri 8/7/13)
* Josh Keeler (Mark Mellors 9/7/13)
* Marko Cosic (Mark Mellors 9/7/13)
* Diana Probst (Mark Mellors 9/7/13)
* Ben Evans (Stephen Woolhead 9/7/13)
* Rachel Rayns (Stephen Woolhead 9/7/13)
* Mat Cook (Stephen Woolhead 9/7/13)
* Roeland Schumacher (Chris Abri 11/7/13)
* James Waldmeyer (Chris Abri 11/7/13)
* Peter Mottram (Chris Abri 11/7/13)
* Ajith Shadakshari (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Mark Tillotson (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Ben Alper (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Indy Wilkhu (Chris Abri 25/7/13)
* Matthew Ireland (Chris Abri 25/7/13)
* Pop Sharma (Chris Abri 25/7/13)
* Nick Johnson (David Bebb 30/05/13)
* Brian Corteil (David Bebb 30/07/13)
* Dan Tidhar (David Bebb 30/07/13)
* Ward Hills (David Bebb 30/07/13)
* Kevin Maloney (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Andrew Lipson (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Chris Wilson (Mark Mellors 1/8/13)
* Richard Mitchell (Mark Mellors 1/8/13)
* Adrian van den Heever (Mark Mellors 1/8/13)
* Benyahmin Kidder (Chris Abri 8/8/13)
* Andrew Dunn (Chris Abri 8/8/13)
* Robert Hoff (Chris Abri 8/8/13)
* Edward Imhagwe (Mark Mellors 15/8/13)
* Lewis Williams (Mark Mellors 15/8/13)
* Vincent Sanders (Mark Mellors 15/8/13)
* Andy Fisher (Mark Mellors 22/08/13)
* Daniel Garden (Mark Mellors 22/08/13)
* ST John (Mark Mellors 29/08/13)
* Matt Harvey (Mark Mellors 29/08/13)
* Michael Thomas (Mark Mellors 29/08/13)
* Alexis Mather (Mark Mellors 5/09/13)
* Chris Stanley (Mark Mellors 5/09/13)
* Jon Wood (Mark Mellors 5/09/13)
* Harry Braviner (Mark Mellors 12/09/13)
* Jason White (Mark Mellors 12/09/13)
* Jon Callan (Mark Mellors 12/09/13)
* Marco Aita (Chris Abri 19/09/13)
* Ed Herbert (Chris Abri 19/09/13)
* John Simm (Chris Abri 19/09/13)
* Chris Voth (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Pete Woodhouse (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Fergus Riche (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Mark Roberts (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Katia Dilks (Chris Abri 14/11/13)
* Tim Dilks (Chris Abri 14/11/13)
* Theo Sanderson (Chris Abri 14/11/13)
* Esther Leighton (Chris Abri 09/01/14)
* Aleksandar Tomic (Chris Abri 09/01/14)
* Benjamin Butler (Chris Abri 13/02/14)
* Jon Aas (Chris Abri 04/03/14)
* Mark Cheverton (Ben Butler 25/03/14)
* Andrew Gale (Ben Butler 01/04/14)
* Robert Karpinski (Ben Butler 01/04/14)
* Shelagh Shepherd (Ben Butler 01/04/14)
* Paul Edgington (Jason White 02/04/14)
* Paco Cordobes (Jason White 02/04/14)
* Rob Voisey (Jason White 09/04/14)
* Riccardo Gherardi (Jason White 09/04/14)
* Rick Hamilton (Jason White 14/04/14)
* Thomas Keller (Jason White 14/04/14)
* Martin Lenz (Ben Butler 15/05/14)
* Alberto Santos (Mark Mellors 22/05/14)
* James Hutton (Mark Mellors 22/05/14)
* Innes Edridge (Mark Mellors 22/05/14)
* Paul Holland (Chris Abri 17/06/14)
* Maciek Piatek (Chris Abri 17/06/14)
* Matthew Taylor (Chris Abri 17/06/14)
* Shashank (Jason White 23/06/14)
* Tim Rowsell (Jason White 23/06/14)
* Owen Woods (Jason White 23/06/14)
* Alexandra Grigore (Chris Abri 15/07/14)
* Richard Armstrong (Chris Abri 15/07/14)
* David Taylor (Chris Abri 15/07/14)
* Al Napp (Jason White 19/08/14)
* Jon Baxter (Jason White 19/08/14)
* Graeham Douglas (Chris Abri 16/9/14)
* Stevan Wing (Chris Abri 16/9/14)
* Rick Lupton (Jason White 29/10/14)
* Milosz (Jason White 29/10/14)
* Erik Pickering (Jason White 09/01/15)
* Luke Twydell (Jason White 09/01/15)
* Jae Turner (Jason White 09/01/15)
* John Sidiropoulos (Jason White 30/01/15)
* Andrei Ruskuc (Jason White 30/01/15)
* Tom Parker (Jason White 30/01/15)
* Phil McArthur (Jason White 30/01/15)
* John Mead (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Adam Mulligan (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Zachary Beer (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Ed Robertson (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Robin Sterling (Jason White 27/03/15)
* Kristien De Clercq (Jason White 27/03/15)
* Simon Birrell (Jason White 27/03/15)
* B Goodall (Jason White 27/03/15)
* Marcin Izo (Jason White 12/06/15)
* William Morton (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Abi (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Jack Brewster (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Scion (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Henry (Jason White 17/06/15)
* Ian Mc(Jason White 17/06/15)
* Kham Ali(Jason White 17/06/15)
* Julius Schmidt(Jason White 17/06/15)
* Brian Starkey (Jason White 21/08/15)
* Andrew Cooke (Jason White 21/08/15)
* Phill Banks (Jason White 21/08/15)
* David Horsnell (Jason White 21/08/15)
* Robert Meadows (Robin Sterling 19/11/15)
* Robyn Kerrison (Robin Sterling 19/11/15)
* Greg Matthews (Robin Sterling 19/11/15)
* Stephen Harrison (Jason White 09/01/16)
* William Deeks (Jason White 21/08/15 09/01/16)
* David Haines (Jason White 21/08/15 09/01/16)
* Hugo Keene (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Giovanni Bisotti (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Alex Gee (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Mark Radford (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Jonathan Waite (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Cong Cong Bo (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Matt Wayland (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Nick Garner (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Jenny Molloy (Robin Sterling 14/06/16)
* Craig Richardson (Robin Sterling 14/06/16)
* Thomas Grant (Robin Sterling 14/06/16)
* Mik Lamming (Robin Sterling 12/07/16)
* Adrien ? (Robin Sterling 12/07/16)
* Jonathon Woolf (Robin Sterling 12/07/16)
* Michael Schmid (Robin Sterling 19/07/16)
* Bogdan ? (Robin Sterling 19/07/16)
* Ben Wheatley (Robin Sterling 19/07/16)
* Cat Fitzpatrick (Robin Sterling 23/08/16)
* Nadia Bassiri (Robin Sterling 23/08/16)
* Hsin-Ling Liang (Robin Sterling 23/08/16)
* Will Nock (Robin Sterling 20/09/16)
* John Sturdy (Robin Sterling 20/09/16)
* David Marcus (Robin Sterling 20/09/16)
* Jamie Powell (Robin Sterling/Martin Lenz 27/09/16)
* Danny Farrant (Robin Sterling/Martin Lenz 27/09/16)
* Rick Amos (Robin Sterling/Martin Lenz 27/09/16)
* Miguel Morin (Martin Lenz 21/10/16)
* Katy Marshall (Martin Lenz 21/10/16)
* Tobias Wenzel (Martin Lenz 21/10/16)
* Alex Bate (Martin Lenz 18/11/16)
* Carlos Martos (Martin Lenz 18/11/16)
* Jeremy Bentham (Martin Lenz 18/11/16)
* Richard Fosh (Martin Lenz 24/11/16)
* Chris Porter (Martin Lenz 24/11/16)
* Simon Guest (Martin Lenz 24/11/16)
* Steve Upton (Robin Sterling 29/11/16)
* Mateusz Kosturek (Robin Sterling 29/11/16)
* Ross Rounsevell (Robin Sterling 29/11/16)
* Chris Padbury (Robin Sterling 6/12/16)
* Rob MacAulay (Robin Sterling 6/12/16)
* Charlie Stokes (Robin Sterling 6/12/16)

= Training Cheat sheet =

The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the CNC Router Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion is included on this page; this does not constitute and is not a substitute for the training itself.

== Group Training ==

The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-4 members at a time in a 1 hr session.

'''Introduction/walk around'''
* Extraction
* Water Cooler system
* Machine Bed
* Router – Collets - Cutters (Mention 50p for maintenance costs if using Makespace Cutters)
* Gantry/Moving Parts
* PC & Software Locations
* Material Storage
* Hand controller -[[Equipment/CNC_Router/Hand_Controller|Hand Controller Guide]]

'''Health & Safety'''

Risks
* Dust
* Noise
* Fire
* Trapping
* Burns
* Loss of Limb or Digit

PPE

* Ear Defenders
* Safety Goggles
* Common Sense Hat!

'''Machine Startup & Positioning'''
* Check handset is attached properly
* Power up main switch
* Check Water Pump
* Check extractor is functional and not full
* Check handset says “Datum?” (if not, reset E.Stop)
* Click “OK” ensuring no obstructions. (Machine will go to X0 Y0 Z+Max)
* Check spindle is safe and functioning correctly.

'''Job Setup – Demo piece'''
* Workholding, Clamping and work positioning
* Tool Selection & Collet sizes
* Zero work
* Load G-Code directly onto USB stick from PC(no sub-directories)
* Place USB stick into Hand Controller
* Select and run job at desired feedrates

Do Not Leave The Machine Unattended While Running A Job! However Long It Takes.

== Individual Training Task ==

The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:

Task
* Make a.....

Steps
* Set individual to work, don't prompt but do answer questions (or pose if needed)
* Talk through design once done, question/check things etc
* Proceed to routing (watch carefully all steps)
* Ask to stop job/restart, question escalation process

Assuming all ok:
* Get them to read the health and safety notes about operation and materials
* Add to the trained member list!

== Project Oversight ==

For next 2-3 projects, ensure member will find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes)

Equipment/CNC Router/Training

2016-12-14T17:20:07Z

Robinsterling: /* Trained Users */

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/CNC_Router|CNC Router]] / Training

= CNC Router Training =

This page documents the process for being trained on the CNC Router, and the list of members who have completed that training.

== Summary ==

Training takes place in three main steps:
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)

Training on the CNC Router is run by the CNC Router Owners. The CNC Router Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the CNC Router, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the CNC Router.

== Getting onto a training session ==

Sessions are advertised on '''http://meetup.makespace.org'''
* For discussing training, or requesting additional slots, use the mailing list thread: [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/cammakespace/0aNnAEGF-5U/discussion Training : CNC Router ]

Please be patient - training is provided by volunteers who give up their free time to run sessions.

Notes:
* You can only be trained if you have your name allocated to a slot

= Owners/Trainers =

The following members of Makespace are owners and/or trainers of the CNC Router, so are trained to use and teach use of the Router:

*Mark Mellors - Owner
*Robin Sterling - Owner
*Martin Lenz - Owner

Further Contacts:
*Chris Abri - (Past Member)

= Post Training Email =

Congratulations on completing your induction for the CNC Router.

Here are some useful links and further information to help you get going.

General router details can be found here: http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router

Before using the machine please make sure you have read the health and safety notes: http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router#Health_and_Safety

A few reminders:

You must not use the machine if you are the only member in the space.

Router cutters that have bearings on the end - like the one below, can not and must not be used!
<br>
[[File:25845_P.jpg]]

Please supply 50p into the red honesty box if you are using Makespace cutters - this helps us to maintain a supply of good cutters for you to use and goes towards the upkeep of the machine.

Please get in touch with the owners if you have a question or problem: http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router#Owners

We recommend that you check the Makespace google group to see what's going on: https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!forum/cammakespace

Please report any issues to the group here: https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!topic/cammakespace/rkchD7VqM2c%5B1-25%5D

Please leave the router in a clean state when you have finished - Be awesome - leave it better than you found it :)

Be safe and enjoy.

= Trained Users =

The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the CNC Router (note, they are not qualified to train others however):
* Paul Osborn (Stephen Woolhead 1/7/13)
* Adrian Carr (Stephen Woolhead 1/7/13)
* Tobias Roberts (Stephen Woolhead 1/7/13)
* Damien Guihen (Mark Mellors 3/7/13)
* Steve Kelly (Mark Mellors 3/7/13)
* Milosch Meriac (Chris Abri 3/7/13)
* Jake Young (Chris Abri 3/7/13)
* Martin de Selincourt (Chris Abri 3/7/13)
* J. Antonio Barragan (Chris Abri 8/7/13)
* Toby Moncaster (Chris Abri 8/7/13)
* Shareef Jalloq (Chris Abri 8/7/13)
* Josh Keeler (Mark Mellors 9/7/13)
* Marko Cosic (Mark Mellors 9/7/13)
* Diana Probst (Mark Mellors 9/7/13)
* Ben Evans (Stephen Woolhead 9/7/13)
* Rachel Rayns (Stephen Woolhead 9/7/13)
* Mat Cook (Stephen Woolhead 9/7/13)
* Roeland Schumacher (Chris Abri 11/7/13)
* James Waldmeyer (Chris Abri 11/7/13)
* Peter Mottram (Chris Abri 11/7/13)
* Ajith Shadakshari (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Mark Tillotson (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Ben Alper (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Indy Wilkhu (Chris Abri 25/7/13)
* Matthew Ireland (Chris Abri 25/7/13)
* Pop Sharma (Chris Abri 25/7/13)
* Nick Johnson (David Bebb 30/05/13)
* Brian Corteil (David Bebb 30/07/13)
* Dan Tidhar (David Bebb 30/07/13)
* Ward Hills (David Bebb 30/07/13)
* Kevin Maloney (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Andrew Lipson (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Chris Wilson (Mark Mellors 1/8/13)
* Richard Mitchell (Mark Mellors 1/8/13)
* Adrian van den Heever (Mark Mellors 1/8/13)
* Benyahmin Kidder (Chris Abri 8/8/13)
* Andrew Dunn (Chris Abri 8/8/13)
* Robert Hoff (Chris Abri 8/8/13)
* Edward Imhagwe (Mark Mellors 15/8/13)
* Lewis Williams (Mark Mellors 15/8/13)
* Vincent Sanders (Mark Mellors 15/8/13)
* Andy Fisher (Mark Mellors 22/08/13)
* Daniel Garden (Mark Mellors 22/08/13)
* ST John (Mark Mellors 29/08/13)
* Matt Harvey (Mark Mellors 29/08/13)
* Michael Thomas (Mark Mellors 29/08/13)
* Alexis Mather (Mark Mellors 5/09/13)
* Chris Stanley (Mark Mellors 5/09/13)
* Jon Wood (Mark Mellors 5/09/13)
* Harry Braviner (Mark Mellors 12/09/13)
* Jason White (Mark Mellors 12/09/13)
* Jon Callan (Mark Mellors 12/09/13)
* Marco Aita (Chris Abri 19/09/13)
* Ed Herbert (Chris Abri 19/09/13)
* John Simm (Chris Abri 19/09/13)
* Chris Voth (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Pete Woodhouse (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Fergus Riche (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Mark Roberts (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Katia Dilks (Chris Abri 14/11/13)
* Tim Dilks (Chris Abri 14/11/13)
* Theo Sanderson (Chris Abri 14/11/13)
* Esther Leighton (Chris Abri 09/01/14)
* Aleksandar Tomic (Chris Abri 09/01/14)
* Benjamin Butler (Chris Abri 13/02/14)
* Jon Aas (Chris Abri 04/03/14)
* Mark Cheverton (Ben Butler 25/03/14)
* Andrew Gale (Ben Butler 01/04/14)
* Robert Karpinski (Ben Butler 01/04/14)
* Shelagh Shepherd (Ben Butler 01/04/14)
* Paul Edgington (Jason White 02/04/14)
* Paco Cordobes (Jason White 02/04/14)
* Rob Voisey (Jason White 09/04/14)
* Riccardo Gherardi (Jason White 09/04/14)
* Rick Hamilton (Jason White 14/04/14)
* Thomas Keller (Jason White 14/04/14)
* Martin Lenz (Ben Butler 15/05/14)
* Alberto Santos (Mark Mellors 22/05/14)
* James Hutton (Mark Mellors 22/05/14)
* Innes Edridge (Mark Mellors 22/05/14)
* Paul Holland (Chris Abri 17/06/14)
* Maciek Piatek (Chris Abri 17/06/14)
* Matthew Taylor (Chris Abri 17/06/14)
* Shashank (Jason White 23/06/14)
* Tim Rowsell (Jason White 23/06/14)
* Owen Woods (Jason White 23/06/14)
* Alexandra Grigore (Chris Abri 15/07/14)
* Richard Armstrong (Chris Abri 15/07/14)
* David Taylor (Chris Abri 15/07/14)
* Al Napp (Jason White 19/08/14)
* Jon Baxter (Jason White 19/08/14)
* Graeham Douglas (Chris Abri 16/9/14)
* Stevan Wing (Chris Abri 16/9/14)
* Rick Lupton (Jason White 29/10/14)
* Milosz (Jason White 29/10/14)
* Erik Pickering (Jason White 09/01/15)
* Luke Twydell (Jason White 09/01/15)
* Jae Turner (Jason White 09/01/15)
* John Sidiropoulos (Jason White 30/01/15)
* Andrei Ruskuc (Jason White 30/01/15)
* Tom Parker (Jason White 30/01/15)
* Phil McArthur (Jason White 30/01/15)
* John Mead (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Adam Mulligan (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Zachary Beer (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Ed Robertson (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Robin Sterling (Jason White 27/03/15)
* Kristien De Clercq (Jason White 27/03/15)
* Simon Birrell (Jason White 27/03/15)
* B Goodall (Jason White 27/03/15)
* Marcin Izo (Jason White 12/06/15)
* William Morton (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Abi (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Jack Brewster (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Scion (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Henry (Jason White 17/06/15)
* Ian Mc(Jason White 17/06/15)
* Kham Ali(Jason White 17/06/15)
* Julius Schmidt(Jason White 17/06/15)
* Brian Starkey (Jason White 21/08/15)
* Andrew Cooke (Jason White 21/08/15)
* Phill Banks (Jason White 21/08/15)
* David Horsnell (Jason White 21/08/15)
* Robert Meadows (Robin Sterling 19/11/15)
* Robyn Kerrison (Robin Sterling 19/11/15)
* Greg Matthews (Robin Sterling 19/11/15)
* Stephen Harrison (Jason White 09/01/16)
* William Deeks (Jason White 21/08/15 09/01/16)
* David Haines (Jason White 21/08/15 09/01/16)
* Hugo Keene (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Giovanni Bisotti (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Alex Gee (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Mark Radford (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Jonathan Waite (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Cong Cong Bo (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Matt Wayland (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Nick Garner (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Jenny Molloy (Robin Sterling 14/06/16)
* Craig Richardson (Robin Sterling 14/06/16)
* Thomas Grant (Robin Sterling 14/06/16)
* Mik Lamming (Robin Sterling 12/07/16)
* Adrien ? (Robin Sterling 12/07/16)
* Jonathon Woolf (Robin Sterling 12/07/16)
* Michael Schmid (Robin Sterling 19/07/16)
* Bogdan ? (Robin Sterling 19/07/16)
* Ben Wheatley (Robin Sterling 19/07/16)
* Cat Fitzpatrick (Robin Sterling 23/08/16)
* Nadia Bassiri (Robin Sterling 23/08/16)
* Hsin-Ling Liang (Robin Sterling 23/08/16)
* Will Nock (Robin Sterling 20/09/16)
* John Sturdy (Robin Sterling 20/09/16)
* David Marcus (Robin Sterling 20/09/16)
* Jamie Powell (Robin Sterling/Martin Lenz 27/09/16)
* Danny Farrant (Robin Sterling/Martin Lenz 27/09/16)
* Rick Amos (Robin Sterling/Martin Lenz 27/09/16)
* Miguel Morin (Martin Lenz 21/10/16)
* Katy Marshall (Martin Lenz 21/10/16)
* Tobias Wenzel (Martin Lenz 21/10/16)
* Alex Bate (Martin Lenz 18/11/16)
* Carlos Martos (Martin Lenz 18/11/16)
* Jeremy Bentham (Martin Lenz 18/11/16)
* Richard Fosh (Martin Lenz 24/11/16)
* Chris Porter (Martin Lenz 24/11/16)
* Simon Guest (Martin Lenz 24/11/16)
* Steve Upton (Robin Sterling 29/11/16)
* Mateusz Kosturek (Robin Sterling 29/11/16)
* Ross Rounsevell (Robin Sterling 29/11/16)
* Chris Padbury (Robin Sterling 6/12/16)
* Rob MacAulay (Robin Sterling 6/12/16)
* Charlie Stokes

= Training Cheat sheet =

The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the CNC Router Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion is included on this page; this does not constitute and is not a substitute for the training itself.

== Group Training ==

The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-4 members at a time in a 1 hr session.

'''Introduction/walk around'''
* Extraction
* Water Cooler system
* Machine Bed
* Router – Collets - Cutters (Mention 50p for maintenance costs if using Makespace Cutters)
* Gantry/Moving Parts
* PC & Software Locations
* Material Storage
* Hand controller -[[Equipment/CNC_Router/Hand_Controller|Hand Controller Guide]]

'''Health & Safety'''

Risks
* Dust
* Noise
* Fire
* Trapping
* Burns
* Loss of Limb or Digit

PPE

* Ear Defenders
* Safety Goggles
* Common Sense Hat!

'''Machine Startup & Positioning'''
* Check handset is attached properly
* Power up main switch
* Check Water Pump
* Check extractor is functional and not full
* Check handset says “Datum?” (if not, reset E.Stop)
* Click “OK” ensuring no obstructions. (Machine will go to X0 Y0 Z+Max)
* Check spindle is safe and functioning correctly.

'''Job Setup – Demo piece'''
* Workholding, Clamping and work positioning
* Tool Selection & Collet sizes
* Zero work
* Load G-Code directly onto USB stick from PC(no sub-directories)
* Place USB stick into Hand Controller
* Select and run job at desired feedrates

Do Not Leave The Machine Unattended While Running A Job! However Long It Takes.

== Individual Training Task ==

The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:

Task
* Make a.....

Steps
* Set individual to work, don't prompt but do answer questions (or pose if needed)
* Talk through design once done, question/check things etc
* Proceed to routing (watch carefully all steps)
* Ask to stop job/restart, question escalation process

Assuming all ok:
* Get them to read the health and safety notes about operation and materials
* Add to the trained member list!

== Project Oversight ==

For next 2-3 projects, ensure member will find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes)

Equipment/CNC Router/Training

2016-12-14T16:30:15Z

Robinsterling: /* Trained Users */

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/CNC_Router|CNC Router]] / Training

= CNC Router Training =

This page documents the process for being trained on the CNC Router, and the list of members who have completed that training.

== Summary ==

Training takes place in three main steps:
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)

Training on the CNC Router is run by the CNC Router Owners. The CNC Router Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the CNC Router, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the CNC Router.

== Getting onto a training session ==

Sessions are advertised on '''http://meetup.makespace.org'''
* For discussing training, or requesting additional slots, use the mailing list thread: [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/cammakespace/0aNnAEGF-5U/discussion Training : CNC Router ]

Please be patient - training is provided by volunteers who give up their free time to run sessions.

Notes:
* You can only be trained if you have your name allocated to a slot

= Owners/Trainers =

The following members of Makespace are owners and/or trainers of the CNC Router, so are trained to use and teach use of the Router:

*Mark Mellors - Owner
*Robin Sterling - Owner
*Martin Lenz - Owner

Further Contacts:
*Chris Abri - (Past Member)

= Post Training Email =

Congratulations on completing your induction for the CNC Router.

Here are some useful links and further information to help you get going.

General router details can be found here: http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router

Before using the machine please make sure you have read the health and safety notes: http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router#Health_and_Safety

A few reminders:

You must not use the machine if you are the only member in the space.

Router cutters that have bearings on the end - like the one below, can not and must not be used!
<br>
[[File:25845_P.jpg]]

Please supply 50p into the red honesty box if you are using Makespace cutters - this helps us to maintain a supply of good cutters for you to use and goes towards the upkeep of the machine.

Please get in touch with the owners if you have a question or problem: http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router#Owners

We recommend that you check the Makespace google group to see what's going on: https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!forum/cammakespace

Please report any issues to the group here: https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!topic/cammakespace/rkchD7VqM2c%5B1-25%5D

Please leave the router in a clean state when you have finished - Be awesome - leave it better than you found it :)

Be safe and enjoy.

= Trained Users =

The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the CNC Router (note, they are not qualified to train others however):
* Paul Osborn (Stephen Woolhead 1/7/13)
* Adrian Carr (Stephen Woolhead 1/7/13)
* Tobias Roberts (Stephen Woolhead 1/7/13)
* Damien Guihen (Mark Mellors 3/7/13)
* Steve Kelly (Mark Mellors 3/7/13)
* Milosch Meriac (Chris Abri 3/7/13)
* Jake Young (Chris Abri 3/7/13)
* Martin de Selincourt (Chris Abri 3/7/13)
* J. Antonio Barragan (Chris Abri 8/7/13)
* Toby Moncaster (Chris Abri 8/7/13)
* Shareef Jalloq (Chris Abri 8/7/13)
* Josh Keeler (Mark Mellors 9/7/13)
* Marko Cosic (Mark Mellors 9/7/13)
* Diana Probst (Mark Mellors 9/7/13)
* Ben Evans (Stephen Woolhead 9/7/13)
* Rachel Rayns (Stephen Woolhead 9/7/13)
* Mat Cook (Stephen Woolhead 9/7/13)
* Roeland Schumacher (Chris Abri 11/7/13)
* James Waldmeyer (Chris Abri 11/7/13)
* Peter Mottram (Chris Abri 11/7/13)
* Ajith Shadakshari (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Mark Tillotson (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Ben Alper (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Indy Wilkhu (Chris Abri 25/7/13)
* Matthew Ireland (Chris Abri 25/7/13)
* Pop Sharma (Chris Abri 25/7/13)
* Nick Johnson (David Bebb 30/05/13)
* Brian Corteil (David Bebb 30/07/13)
* Dan Tidhar (David Bebb 30/07/13)
* Ward Hills (David Bebb 30/07/13)
* Kevin Maloney (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Andrew Lipson (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Chris Wilson (Mark Mellors 1/8/13)
* Richard Mitchell (Mark Mellors 1/8/13)
* Adrian van den Heever (Mark Mellors 1/8/13)
* Benyahmin Kidder (Chris Abri 8/8/13)
* Andrew Dunn (Chris Abri 8/8/13)
* Robert Hoff (Chris Abri 8/8/13)
* Edward Imhagwe (Mark Mellors 15/8/13)
* Lewis Williams (Mark Mellors 15/8/13)
* Vincent Sanders (Mark Mellors 15/8/13)
* Andy Fisher (Mark Mellors 22/08/13)
* Daniel Garden (Mark Mellors 22/08/13)
* ST John (Mark Mellors 29/08/13)
* Matt Harvey (Mark Mellors 29/08/13)
* Michael Thomas (Mark Mellors 29/08/13)
* Alexis Mather (Mark Mellors 5/09/13)
* Chris Stanley (Mark Mellors 5/09/13)
* Jon Wood (Mark Mellors 5/09/13)
* Harry Braviner (Mark Mellors 12/09/13)
* Jason White (Mark Mellors 12/09/13)
* Jon Callan (Mark Mellors 12/09/13)
* Marco Aita (Chris Abri 19/09/13)
* Ed Herbert (Chris Abri 19/09/13)
* John Simm (Chris Abri 19/09/13)
* Chris Voth (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Pete Woodhouse (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Fergus Riche (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Mark Roberts (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Katia Dilks (Chris Abri 14/11/13)
* Tim Dilks (Chris Abri 14/11/13)
* Theo Sanderson (Chris Abri 14/11/13)
* Esther Leighton (Chris Abri 09/01/14)
* Aleksandar Tomic (Chris Abri 09/01/14)
* Benjamin Butler (Chris Abri 13/02/14)
* Jon Aas (Chris Abri 04/03/14)
* Mark Cheverton (Ben Butler 25/03/14)
* Andrew Gale (Ben Butler 01/04/14)
* Robert Karpinski (Ben Butler 01/04/14)
* Shelagh Shepherd (Ben Butler 01/04/14)
* Paul Edgington (Jason White 02/04/14)
* Paco Cordobes (Jason White 02/04/14)
* Rob Voisey (Jason White 09/04/14)
* Riccardo Gherardi (Jason White 09/04/14)
* Rick Hamilton (Jason White 14/04/14)
* Thomas Keller (Jason White 14/04/14)
* Martin Lenz (Ben Butler 15/05/14)
* Alberto Santos (Mark Mellors 22/05/14)
* James Hutton (Mark Mellors 22/05/14)
* Innes Edridge (Mark Mellors 22/05/14)
* Paul Holland (Chris Abri 17/06/14)
* Maciek Piatek (Chris Abri 17/06/14)
* Matthew Taylor (Chris Abri 17/06/14)
* Shashank (Jason White 23/06/14)
* Tim Rowsell (Jason White 23/06/14)
* Owen Woods (Jason White 23/06/14)
* Alexandra Grigore (Chris Abri 15/07/14)
* Richard Armstrong (Chris Abri 15/07/14)
* David Taylor (Chris Abri 15/07/14)
* Al Napp (Jason White 19/08/14)
* Jon Baxter (Jason White 19/08/14)
* Graeham Douglas (Chris Abri 16/9/14)
* Stevan Wing (Chris Abri 16/9/14)
* Rick Lupton (Jason White 29/10/14)
* Milosz (Jason White 29/10/14)
* Erik Pickering (Jason White 09/01/15)
* Luke Twydell (Jason White 09/01/15)
* Jae Turner (Jason White 09/01/15)
* John Sidiropoulos (Jason White 30/01/15)
* Andrei Ruskuc (Jason White 30/01/15)
* Tom Parker (Jason White 30/01/15)
* Phil McArthur (Jason White 30/01/15)
* John Mead (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Adam Mulligan (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Zachary Beer (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Ed Robertson (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Robin Sterling (Jason White 27/03/15)
* Kristien De Clercq (Jason White 27/03/15)
* Simon Birrell (Jason White 27/03/15)
* B Goodall (Jason White 27/03/15)
* Marcin Izo (Jason White 12/06/15)
* William Morton (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Abi (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Jack Brewster (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Scion (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Henry (Jason White 17/06/15)
* Ian Mc(Jason White 17/06/15)
* Kham Ali(Jason White 17/06/15)
* Julius Schmidt(Jason White 17/06/15)
* Brian Starkey (Jason White 21/08/15)
* Andrew Cooke (Jason White 21/08/15)
* Phill Banks (Jason White 21/08/15)
* David Horsnell (Jason White 21/08/15)
* Robert Meadows (Robin Sterling 19/11/15)
* Robyn Kerrison (Robin Sterling 19/11/15)
* Greg Matthews (Robin Sterling 19/11/15)
* Stephen Harrison (Jason White 09/01/16)
* William Deeks (Jason White 21/08/15 09/01/16)
* David Haines (Jason White 21/08/15 09/01/16)
* Hugo Keene (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Giovanni Bisotti (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Alex Gee (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Mark Radford (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Jonathan Waite (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Cong Cong Bo (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Matt Wayland (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Nick Garner (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Jenny Molloy (Robin Sterling 14/06/16)
* Craig Richardson (Robin Sterling 14/06/16)
* Thomas Grant (Robin Sterling 14/06/16)
* Mik Lamming (Robin Sterling 12/07/16)
* Adrien ? (Robin Sterling 12/07/16)
* Jonathon Woolf (Robin Sterling 12/07/16)
* Michael Schmid (Robin Sterling 19/07/16)
* Bogdan ? (Robin Sterling 19/07/16)
* Ben Wheatley (Robin Sterling 19/07/16)
* Cat Fitzpatrick (Robin Sterling 23/08/16)
* Nadia Bassiri (Robin Sterling 23/08/16)
* Hsin-Ling Liang (Robin Sterling 23/08/16)
* Will Nock (Robin Sterling 20/09/16)
* John Sturdy (Robin Sterling 20/09/16)
* David Marcus (Robin Sterling 20/09/16)
* Jamie Powell (Robin Sterling/Martin Lenz 27/09/16)
* Danny Farrant (Robin Sterling/Martin Lenz 27/09/16)
* Rick Amos (Robin Sterling/Martin Lenz 27/09/16)
* Miguel Morin (Martin Lenz 21/10/16)
* Katy Marshall (Martin Lenz 21/10/16)
* Tobias Wenzel (Martin Lenz 21/10/16)
* Alex Bate (Martin Lenz 18/11/16)
* Carlos Martos (Martin Lenz 18/11/16)
* Jeremy Bentham (Martin Lenz 18/11/16)
* Richard Fosh (Martin Lenz 24/11/16)
* Chris Porter (Martin Lenz 24/11/16)
* Simon Guest (Martin Lenz 24/11/16)
* Steve Upton (Robin Sterling 29/11/16)
* Mateusz Kosturek (Robin Sterling 29/11/16)
* Ross Rounsevell (Robin Sterling 29/11/16)
* Chris Padbury (Robin Sterling 6/12/16)
* Rob MacAulay (Robin Sterling 6/12/16)

= Training Cheat sheet =

The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the CNC Router Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion is included on this page; this does not constitute and is not a substitute for the training itself.

== Group Training ==

The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-4 members at a time in a 1 hr session.

'''Introduction/walk around'''
* Extraction
* Water Cooler system
* Machine Bed
* Router – Collets - Cutters (Mention 50p for maintenance costs if using Makespace Cutters)
* Gantry/Moving Parts
* PC & Software Locations
* Material Storage
* Hand controller -[[Equipment/CNC_Router/Hand_Controller|Hand Controller Guide]]

'''Health & Safety'''

Risks
* Dust
* Noise
* Fire
* Trapping
* Burns
* Loss of Limb or Digit

PPE

* Ear Defenders
* Safety Goggles
* Common Sense Hat!

'''Machine Startup & Positioning'''
* Check handset is attached properly
* Power up main switch
* Check Water Pump
* Check extractor is functional and not full
* Check handset says “Datum?” (if not, reset E.Stop)
* Click “OK” ensuring no obstructions. (Machine will go to X0 Y0 Z+Max)
* Check spindle is safe and functioning correctly.

'''Job Setup – Demo piece'''
* Workholding, Clamping and work positioning
* Tool Selection & Collet sizes
* Zero work
* Load G-Code directly onto USB stick from PC(no sub-directories)
* Place USB stick into Hand Controller
* Select and run job at desired feedrates

Do Not Leave The Machine Unattended While Running A Job! However Long It Takes.

== Individual Training Task ==

The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:

Task
* Make a.....

Steps
* Set individual to work, don't prompt but do answer questions (or pose if needed)
* Talk through design once done, question/check things etc
* Proceed to routing (watch carefully all steps)
* Ask to stop job/restart, question escalation process

Assuming all ok:
* Get them to read the health and safety notes about operation and materials
* Add to the trained member list!

== Project Oversight ==

For next 2-3 projects, ensure member will find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes)

Equipment/CNC Model Mill/Training

2016-12-14T16:28:08Z

Robinsterling: /* Trained Users */

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/CNC_Model_Mill|CNC Model Mill]] / Training

= Roland Mill Training =

This page documents the process for being trained to use the, and the list of members who have completed that training.

== Summary ==

Training takes place in three main steps:
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)

Training on the mill is run by the mill Owners. The mill Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the mill, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the mill.

== Booking ==

Sessions are advertised on '''http://meetup.makespace.org'''
* For discussing training, or requesting additional slots if needed, use the mailing list thread: [https://groups.google.com/d/msg/cammakespace/Nvf0GPRhLAY/fkvHEQ2sDz4J Training : Roland Mill]

Notes:
* You can only be trained if you have your name allocated to a slot (groups will be restricted to four at a time, so please don't make up additional spaces)
* You must do the group and individual training on the same day

= Trained Users =

The following members of Makespace are owners of the mill, so are trained to use and teach use of the Mill:
* Paul Osborn
* Robin Sterling

The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the Mill (note, they are not qualified to train others however):
* Alexis Mather (Stephen Woolhead, 4/04/2013)
* Rachel Rayns (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Henry Gomersall (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Andrew Dunn (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Edward Imhagwe (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Kim Spence-Jones (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Chris Voth (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Chris Abri (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Joe Tapply (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Dave Ansell (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Gaye Soykok (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Martin de Selincourt (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Andy Fisher (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Mark Tillotson (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Tom Ingham(Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* David Esteves (Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* Wayne Keenan (Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* David Bebb (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Patrick Greaney (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Paul Osborn (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Adrian Carr (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* ST John (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Anne Harrison (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Maciek Piatek (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Tim Thornton (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* J. Antonio Barragan (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* John Sturdy (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Peter Provis (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Steve Upton (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Moin Ali(Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Dan Tidhar (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Jason White (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Adrian van den Heever (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Stacy ??? (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Toby Moncaster (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Arun (Jake) Rao (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Benyahmin Kidder (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* James Waldmeyer (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Alexsandar Tomic (Paul Osborn 13/12/2013)
* David Cox (Paul Osborn 13/12/2013)
* Josh Keeler (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* Armando Carlone (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* Richard Fosh (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* John Campbell (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Theo Sanderson (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Steve Jeapes (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Matt Grimes (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Harry Braviner (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Aaron Jacobsen (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Campbell McIlroy (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Peter Knight (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Steve Ogborne (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Ben Butler (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Patrick Wollner (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Paul Edgington (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Laura James (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Michael Dales (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Riccardo Gherardi (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Vincent Sanders (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Ian Mcfar (Paul Osborn 17/2/2014)
* Francisco Cordobes (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Andy Gane (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Robert Karpinski (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Mark Cheverton (Paul Osborn 24/3/2014)
* Dave H (Paul Osborn 24/3/2014)
* Eric Jones (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Neil Tan (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Peter Mottram (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Hidde-Jan Lemstra (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Diana Probst (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Martin Lenz (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Al Napp (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Owen Woods (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Rob Yates (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* Shashank Srinvasan (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* David Taylor (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* Matthew Taylor (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Rob Voisey (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Jon Baxter (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Ben Alper (Paul Osborn 15/9/2014)
* Stevan Wing (Paul Osborn 15/9/2014)
* John Sidiropoulos (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Simon West (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Alex Gee (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Zizwani Mhango (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Danny Farrant (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Stephen Paulger (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Erik Pickering (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Giovanni Orlando (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Dan Tidhar (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Robin Sterling (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Jae Turner (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Tom Parker (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Geoff Lunn (Paul Osborn 11/05/2015)
* Luke Twydell (Paul Osborn 11/05/2015)
* Roy Gwinn (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Tianheng Zhao (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Jon Green (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Frodi Jones (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Clare Harriette (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Patrick Riggs (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Fotis Georgatos (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Tobias Wenzel (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Hugo Keene (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Nicola Westgarth-Flynn (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Adam Greig (Paul Osborn 15/07/2015)
* Shareef Jalloq (Paul Osborn 15/07/2015)
* Tumi Markan (Robin Sterling 22/07/2015)
* William Morton (Robin Sterling 22/07/2015)
* Frederic Sorgeloos (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Andrew Cooke (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Stephen Harrison (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Rob Shore (Robin Sterling 04/08/2015)
* Ivo Dawkins (Robin Sterling 04/08/2015)
* Henry Begg (Robin Sterling 25/08/15)
* Daryl Stewart (Robin Sterling 25/08/15)
* Katia Dilks (Paul Osborn 02/09/15)
* Martin Prescott (Paul Osborn 02/09/15)
* Jonathan Waite (Robin Sterling 20/10/15)
* Katy Marshall (Robin Sterling 20/10/15)
* Phill Banks (Robin Sterling 07/01/16)
* Mark Radford (Robin Sterling 07/01/16)
* Mark Wainwright (Paul Osborn 13/01/16)
* Giovanni Bisutti (Paul Osborn 13/01/16)
* Jonathan Hughes (Paul Osborn 23/03/16)
* Tom Twak (Paul Osborn 23/03/16)
* Spencer Wilson (Paul Osborn 23/01/16)
* Mark Barnard (Robin Sterling 31/03/16)
* Jamie Powell (Robin Sterling 31/03/16)
* Jeremy Minton (Robin Sterling 31/03/16)
* Andrea Cipri (Paul Osborn 6/04/16)
* David Fisher (Paul Osborn 6/04/16)
* Paul Bond (Paul Osborn 6/04/16)
* Charna Hume (Robin Sterling 14/04/16)
* Dan Howard (Robin Sterling 14/04/16)
* Craig Easton (Paul Osborn 11/05/16)
* Steve Murphy (Paul Osborn 11/05/16)
* Cadu Miceli (Paul Osborn 22/06/16)
* Jonathan Woolf (Paul Osborn 22/06/16)
* Dean Kos (Paul Osborn 13/06/2016)
* Jeremy Bentham (Paul Osborn 13/06/2016)
* Eric Jones (Robin Sterling 05/07/16)
* Thomas Wagner (Robin Sterling 05/07/16)
* Mik Lamming (Robin Sterling 05/07/16)
* Nadia Bassiri (Robin Sterling 09/08/16)
* Hsin-Ling Liang (Robin Sterling 09/08/16)
* Cat Fitzpatrick (Robin Sterling 09/08/16)
* Rasmus Hervig (Paul Osborn 31/08/16)
* Richard Gordon (Paul Osborn 31/08/16)
* Jo Brook (Paul Osborn 31/08/16)
* Arthur Queval (Paul Osborn 02/11/16)
* Hugh Craft (Paul Osborn 02/11/16)
* Miguel Morin (Paul Osborn 02/11/16)
* Luke Heavens (Paul Osborn 10/12/16)
* David Haines (Paul Osborn 10/12/16)
* Ian Spolton (Paul Osborn 10/12/16)
* Peter Spencer (Robin Sterling 13/12/16)
* Thomas Kopsch (Robin Sterling 13/12/16)

= Training Cheatsheet =

The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the Mill Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion; this does not constitute and is not a substitute for the training itself.

== Group Training ==

The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-4 members at a time in a 1 hr session.

'''Mill Basics'''
* Cover the basic mechanics of an 3 axis mill.
* Explain the difference between machine co-ordinates and user co-ordinates
* Cover the different types of cutters, ball, square etc.
* Explain collets and how to change the cutter.
* Cover types of materials than can be cut on the mill, wood, plastics, '''NO METAL'''
* Cover how to fix work piece to bed.

'''VPanel'''
* Show how to move cutter around in X, Y and Z free hand
* Show how to change the rapid speed, and explain difference between low/high and steps
* Show how to set XYZ origins.
* Show how to set Z origin using sensor.
* Show how to move to set co-ordinates and make relative moves.
* Explain how to switch to G-Code load G-Code files

'''Click Mill'''
* Explain how to do basic operations such as pocket and surface.
* Cover the basic cutting parameters, such as feed rates, spindle speed, cutting in amount and path interval.

'''SRP Player'''
* File formats that can be loaded (STL/IGES/Rhino)
* Rotating imported model to correct orientation.
* Scale model if needed.
* Cover type of milling
** Surface finish
** Flat / curved
** What cutting top or top and bottom means
** Adding supports
* Explain creation of tool paths
* Set the size of the work piece and material
* Create initial tool path
* Show cutting preview and explain how it can show cutting errors by flicking between model and preview.
* Show how to edit cutting paths, change tools and cutting area and depth.
* Show margins and slope and re-generate tool paths.
* Open and show the sample project 'thing.srp' as an example of how tool paths can be tweaked to reduce cutting times and optimize support material.

'''Cut 2D'''
* Open sample project to show basics of tool paths and 3D preview.
* Refer people to the videos on the Cut2D website.

'''Q and A'''

== Individual Training Task ==

The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:

* Power machine on
* Change the current tool, demonstrating understand of the collet system and correct positioning of cutter in collet. Ensure that the cutter is not dropped.
* Position the cutter over the XY origin and set as origin in user co-ordinates.
* Set the Z origin using the sensor.
* Using the ClickMill software cut a 20x20mm pocket 5mm deep offset by 5,5mm from the origin.
* Pause the job midway through, then restart it.
* Clean machine.
* Turn off.

== Project Oversight ==

For next 2-3 projects or until they are comfortable, projects should be machine out of soft materials only such as foam, that way if a mistake is made no damage will be caused to the machine and an expensive block of material lost. If possible the newly trained user should find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes) in their first couple of projects, or any time they are unsure.

'''If in doubt ask for advice!!'''

Equipment/CNC Router/Training

2016-11-30T15:58:37Z

Robinsterling: /* Trained Users */

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/CNC_Router|CNC Router]] / Training

= CNC Router Training =

This page documents the process for being trained on the CNC Router, and the list of members who have completed that training.

== Summary ==

Training takes place in three main steps:
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)

Training on the CNC Router is run by the CNC Router Owners. The CNC Router Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the CNC Router, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the CNC Router.

== Getting onto a training session ==

Sessions are advertised on '''http://meetup.makespace.org'''
* For discussing training, or requesting additional slots, use the mailing list thread: [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/cammakespace/0aNnAEGF-5U/discussion Training : CNC Router ]

Please be patient - training is provided by volunteers who give up their free time to run sessions.

Notes:
* You can only be trained if you have your name allocated to a slot

= Owners/Trainers =

The following members of Makespace are owners and/or trainers of the CNC Router, so are trained to use and teach use of the Router:

*Mark Mellors - Owner
*Robin Sterling - Owner
*Martin Lenz - Owner

Further Contacts:
*Chris Abri - (Past Member)

= Post Training Email =

Congratulations on completing your induction for the CNC Router.

Here are some useful links and further information to help you get going.

General router details can be found here: http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router

Before using the machine please make sure you have read the health and safety notes: http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router#Health_and_Safety

A few reminders:

You must not use the machine if you are the only member in the space.

Router cutters that have bearings on the end - like the one below, can not and must not be used!
<br>
[[File:25845_P.jpg]]

Please supply 50p into the red honesty box if you are using Makespace cutters - this helps us to maintain a supply of good cutters for you to use and goes towards the upkeep of the machine.

Please get in touch with the owners if you have a question or problem: http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router#Owners

We recommend that you check the Makespace google group to see what's going on: https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!forum/cammakespace

Please report any issues to the group here: https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!topic/cammakespace/rkchD7VqM2c%5B1-25%5D

Please leave the router in a clean state when you have finished - Be awesome - leave it better than you found it :)

Be safe and enjoy.

= Trained Users =

The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the CNC Router (note, they are not qualified to train others however):
* Paul Osborn (Stephen Woolhead 1/7/13)
* Adrian Carr (Stephen Woolhead 1/7/13)
* Tobias Roberts (Stephen Woolhead 1/7/13)
* Damien Guihen (Mark Mellors 3/7/13)
* Steve Kelly (Mark Mellors 3/7/13)
* Milosch Meriac (Chris Abri 3/7/13)
* Jake Young (Chris Abri 3/7/13)
* Martin de Selincourt (Chris Abri 3/7/13)
* J. Antonio Barragan (Chris Abri 8/7/13)
* Toby Moncaster (Chris Abri 8/7/13)
* Shareef Jalloq (Chris Abri 8/7/13)
* Josh Keeler (Mark Mellors 9/7/13)
* Marko Cosic (Mark Mellors 9/7/13)
* Diana Probst (Mark Mellors 9/7/13)
* Ben Evans (Stephen Woolhead 9/7/13)
* Rachel Rayns (Stephen Woolhead 9/7/13)
* Mat Cook (Stephen Woolhead 9/7/13)
* Roeland Schumacher (Chris Abri 11/7/13)
* James Waldmeyer (Chris Abri 11/7/13)
* Peter Mottram (Chris Abri 11/7/13)
* Ajith Shadakshari (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Mark Tillotson (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Ben Alper (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Indy Wilkhu (Chris Abri 25/7/13)
* Matthew Ireland (Chris Abri 25/7/13)
* Pop Sharma (Chris Abri 25/7/13)
* Nick Johnson (David Bebb 30/05/13)
* Brian Corteil (David Bebb 30/07/13)
* Dan Tidhar (David Bebb 30/07/13)
* Ward Hills (David Bebb 30/07/13)
* Kevin Maloney (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Andrew Lipson (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Chris Wilson (Mark Mellors 1/8/13)
* Richard Mitchell (Mark Mellors 1/8/13)
* Adrian van den Heever (Mark Mellors 1/8/13)
* Benyahmin Kidder (Chris Abri 8/8/13)
* Andrew Dunn (Chris Abri 8/8/13)
* Robert Hoff (Chris Abri 8/8/13)
* Edward Imhagwe (Mark Mellors 15/8/13)
* Lewis Williams (Mark Mellors 15/8/13)
* Vincent Sanders (Mark Mellors 15/8/13)
* Andy Fisher (Mark Mellors 22/08/13)
* Daniel Garden (Mark Mellors 22/08/13)
* ST John (Mark Mellors 29/08/13)
* Matt Harvey (Mark Mellors 29/08/13)
* Michael Thomas (Mark Mellors 29/08/13)
* Alexis Mather (Mark Mellors 5/09/13)
* Chris Stanley (Mark Mellors 5/09/13)
* Jon Wood (Mark Mellors 5/09/13)
* Harry Braviner (Mark Mellors 12/09/13)
* Jason White (Mark Mellors 12/09/13)
* Jon Callan (Mark Mellors 12/09/13)
* Marco Aita (Chris Abri 19/09/13)
* Ed Herbert (Chris Abri 19/09/13)
* John Simm (Chris Abri 19/09/13)
* Chris Voth (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Pete Woodhouse (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Fergus Riche (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Mark Roberts (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Katia Dilks (Chris Abri 14/11/13)
* Tim Dilks (Chris Abri 14/11/13)
* Theo Sanderson (Chris Abri 14/11/13)
* Esther Leighton (Chris Abri 09/01/14)
* Aleksandar Tomic (Chris Abri 09/01/14)
* Benjamin Butler (Chris Abri 13/02/14)
* Jon Aas (Chris Abri 04/03/14)
* Mark Cheverton (Ben Butler 25/03/14)
* Andrew Gale (Ben Butler 01/04/14)
* Robert Karpinski (Ben Butler 01/04/14)
* Shelagh Shepherd (Ben Butler 01/04/14)
* Paul Edgington (Jason White 02/04/14)
* Paco Cordobes (Jason White 02/04/14)
* Rob Voisey (Jason White 09/04/14)
* Riccardo Gherardi (Jason White 09/04/14)
* Rick Hamilton (Jason White 14/04/14)
* Thomas Keller (Jason White 14/04/14)
* Martin Lenz (Ben Butler 15/05/14)
* Alberto Santos (Mark Mellors 22/05/14)
* James Hutton (Mark Mellors 22/05/14)
* Innes Edridge (Mark Mellors 22/05/14)
* Paul Holland (Chris Abri 17/06/14)
* Maciek Piatek (Chris Abri 17/06/14)
* Matthew Taylor (Chris Abri 17/06/14)
* Shashank (Jason White 23/06/14)
* Tim Rowsell (Jason White 23/06/14)
* Owen Woods (Jason White 23/06/14)
* Alexandra Grigore (Chris Abri 15/07/14)
* Richard Armstrong (Chris Abri 15/07/14)
* David Taylor (Chris Abri 15/07/14)
* Al Napp (Jason White 19/08/14)
* Jon Baxter (Jason White 19/08/14)
* Graeham Douglas (Chris Abri 16/9/14)
* Stevan Wing (Chris Abri 16/9/14)
* Rick Lupton (Jason White 29/10/14)
* Milosz (Jason White 29/10/14)
* Erik Pickering (Jason White 09/01/15)
* Luke Twydell (Jason White 09/01/15)
* Jae Turner (Jason White 09/01/15)
* John Sidiropoulos (Jason White 30/01/15)
* Andrei Ruskuc (Jason White 30/01/15)
* Tom Parker (Jason White 30/01/15)
* Phil McArthur (Jason White 30/01/15)
* John Mead (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Adam Mulligan (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Zachary Beer (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Ed Robertson (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Robin Sterling (Jason White 27/03/15)
* Kristien De Clercq (Jason White 27/03/15)
* Simon Birrell (Jason White 27/03/15)
* B Goodall (Jason White 27/03/15)
* Marcin Izo (Jason White 12/06/15)
* William Morton (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Abi (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Jack Brewster (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Scion (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Henry (Jason White 17/06/15)
* Ian Mc(Jason White 17/06/15)
* Kham Ali(Jason White 17/06/15)
* Julius Schmidt(Jason White 17/06/15)
* Brian Starkey (Jason White 21/08/15)
* Andrew Cooke (Jason White 21/08/15)
* Phill Banks (Jason White 21/08/15)
* David Horsnell (Jason White 21/08/15)
* Robert Meadows (Robin Sterling 19/11/15)
* Robyn Kerrison (Robin Sterling 19/11/15)
* Greg Matthews (Robin Sterling 19/11/15)
* Stephen Harrison (Jason White 09/01/16)
* William Deeks (Jason White 21/08/15 09/01/16)
* David Haines (Jason White 21/08/15 09/01/16)
* Hugo Keene (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Giovanni Bisotti (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Alex Gee (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Mark Radford (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Jonathan Waite (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Cong Cong Bo (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Matt Wayland (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Nick Garner (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Jenny Molloy (Robin Sterling 14/06/16)
* Craig Richardson (Robin Sterling 14/06/16)
* Thomas Grant (Robin Sterling 14/06/16)
* Mik Lamming (Robin Sterling 12/07/16)
* Adrien ? (Robin Sterling 12/07/16)
* Jonathon Woolf (Robin Sterling 12/07/16)
* Michael Schmid (Robin Sterling 19/07/16)
* Bogdan ? (Robin Sterling 19/07/16)
* Ben Wheatley (Robin Sterling 19/07/16)
* Cat Fitzpatrick (Robin Sterling 23/08/16)
* Nadia Bassiri (Robin Sterling 23/08/16)
* Hsin-Ling Liang (Robin Sterling 23/08/16)
* Will Nock (Robin Sterling 20/09/16)
* John Sturdy (Robin Sterling 20/09/16)
* David Marcus (Robin Sterling 20/09/16)
* Jamie Powell (Robin Sterling/Martin Lenz 27/09/16)
* Danny Farrant (Robin Sterling/Martin Lenz 27/09/16)
* Rick Amos (Robin Sterling/Martin Lenz 27/09/16)
* Miguel Morin (Martin Lenz 21/10/16)
* Katy Marshall (Martin Lenz 21/10/16)
* Tobias Wenzel (Martin Lenz 21/10/16)
* Alex Bate (Martin Lenz 18/11/16)
* Carlos Martos (Martin Lenz 18/11/16)
* Jeremy Bentham (Martin Lenz 18/11/16)
* Richard Fosh (Martin Lenz 24/11/16)
* Chris Porter (Martin Lenz 24/11/16)
* Simon Guest (Martin Lenz 24/11/16)
* Steve Upton (Robin Sterling 29/11/16)
* Mateusz Kosturek (Robin Sterling 29/11/16)
* Ross Rounsevell (Robin Sterling 29/11/16)

= Training Cheat sheet =

The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the CNC Router Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion is included on this page; this does not constitute and is not a substitute for the training itself.

== Group Training ==

The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-4 members at a time in a 1 hr session.

'''Introduction/walk around'''
* Extraction
* Water Cooler system
* Machine Bed
* Router – Collets - Cutters (Mention 50p for maintenance costs if using Makespace Cutters)
* Gantry/Moving Parts
* PC & Software Locations
* Material Storage
* Hand controller -[[Equipment/CNC_Router/Hand_Controller|Hand Controller Guide]]

'''Health & Safety'''

Risks
* Dust
* Noise
* Fire
* Trapping
* Burns
* Loss of Limb or Digit

PPE

* Ear Defenders
* Safety Goggles
* Common Sense Hat!

'''Machine Startup & Positioning'''
* Check handset is attached properly
* Power up main switch
* Check Water Pump
* Check extractor is functional and not full
* Check handset says “Datum?” (if not, reset E.Stop)
* Click “OK” ensuring no obstructions. (Machine will go to X0 Y0 Z+Max)
* Check spindle is safe and functioning correctly.

'''Job Setup – Demo piece'''
* Workholding, Clamping and work positioning
* Tool Selection & Collet sizes
* Zero work
* Load G-Code directly onto USB stick from PC(no sub-directories)
* Place USB stick into Hand Controller
* Select and run job at desired feedrates

Do Not Leave The Machine Unattended While Running A Job! However Long It Takes.

== Individual Training Task ==

The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:

Task
* Make a.....

Steps
* Set individual to work, don't prompt but do answer questions (or pose if needed)
* Talk through design once done, question/check things etc
* Proceed to routing (watch carefully all steps)
* Ask to stop job/restart, question escalation process

Assuming all ok:
* Get them to read the health and safety notes about operation and materials
* Add to the trained member list!

== Project Oversight ==

For next 2-3 projects, ensure member will find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes)

Equipment/CNC Router/Training

2016-11-30T10:05:04Z

Robinsterling: /* Trained Users */

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/CNC_Router|CNC Router]] / Training

= CNC Router Training =

This page documents the process for being trained on the CNC Router, and the list of members who have completed that training.

== Summary ==

Training takes place in three main steps:
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)

Training on the CNC Router is run by the CNC Router Owners. The CNC Router Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the CNC Router, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the CNC Router.

== Getting onto a training session ==

Sessions are advertised on '''http://meetup.makespace.org'''
* For discussing training, or requesting additional slots, use the mailing list thread: [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/cammakespace/0aNnAEGF-5U/discussion Training : CNC Router ]

Please be patient - training is provided by volunteers who give up their free time to run sessions.

Notes:
* You can only be trained if you have your name allocated to a slot

= Owners/Trainers =

The following members of Makespace are owners and/or trainers of the CNC Router, so are trained to use and teach use of the Router:

*Mark Mellors - Owner
*Robin Sterling - Owner
*Martin Lenz - Owner

Further Contacts:
*Chris Abri - (Past Member)

= Post Training Email =

Congratulations on completing your induction for the CNC Router.

Here are some useful links and further information to help you get going.

General router details can be found here: http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router

Before using the machine please make sure you have read the health and safety notes: http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router#Health_and_Safety

A few reminders:

You must not use the machine if you are the only member in the space.

Router cutters that have bearings on the end - like the one below, can not and must not be used!
<br>
[[File:25845_P.jpg]]

Please supply 50p into the red honesty box if you are using Makespace cutters - this helps us to maintain a supply of good cutters for you to use and goes towards the upkeep of the machine.

Please get in touch with the owners if you have a question or problem: http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router#Owners

We recommend that you check the Makespace google group to see what's going on: https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!forum/cammakespace

Please report any issues to the group here: https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!topic/cammakespace/rkchD7VqM2c%5B1-25%5D

Please leave the router in a clean state when you have finished - Be awesome - leave it better than you found it :)

Be safe and enjoy.

= Trained Users =

The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the CNC Router (note, they are not qualified to train others however):
* Paul Osborn (Stephen Woolhead 1/7/13)
* Adrian Carr (Stephen Woolhead 1/7/13)
* Tobias Roberts (Stephen Woolhead 1/7/13)
* Damien Guihen (Mark Mellors 3/7/13)
* Steve Kelly (Mark Mellors 3/7/13)
* Milosch Meriac (Chris Abri 3/7/13)
* Jake Young (Chris Abri 3/7/13)
* Martin de Selincourt (Chris Abri 3/7/13)
* J. Antonio Barragan (Chris Abri 8/7/13)
* Toby Moncaster (Chris Abri 8/7/13)
* Shareef Jalloq (Chris Abri 8/7/13)
* Josh Keeler (Mark Mellors 9/7/13)
* Marko Cosic (Mark Mellors 9/7/13)
* Diana Probst (Mark Mellors 9/7/13)
* Ben Evans (Stephen Woolhead 9/7/13)
* Rachel Rayns (Stephen Woolhead 9/7/13)
* Mat Cook (Stephen Woolhead 9/7/13)
* Roeland Schumacher (Chris Abri 11/7/13)
* James Waldmeyer (Chris Abri 11/7/13)
* Peter Mottram (Chris Abri 11/7/13)
* Ajith Shadakshari (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Mark Tillotson (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Ben Alper (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Indy Wilkhu (Chris Abri 25/7/13)
* Matthew Ireland (Chris Abri 25/7/13)
* Pop Sharma (Chris Abri 25/7/13)
* Nick Johnson (David Bebb 30/05/13)
* Brian Corteil (David Bebb 30/07/13)
* Dan Tidhar (David Bebb 30/07/13)
* Ward Hills (David Bebb 30/07/13)
* Kevin Maloney (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Andrew Lipson (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Chris Wilson (Mark Mellors 1/8/13)
* Richard Mitchell (Mark Mellors 1/8/13)
* Adrian van den Heever (Mark Mellors 1/8/13)
* Benyahmin Kidder (Chris Abri 8/8/13)
* Andrew Dunn (Chris Abri 8/8/13)
* Robert Hoff (Chris Abri 8/8/13)
* Edward Imhagwe (Mark Mellors 15/8/13)
* Lewis Williams (Mark Mellors 15/8/13)
* Vincent Sanders (Mark Mellors 15/8/13)
* Andy Fisher (Mark Mellors 22/08/13)
* Daniel Garden (Mark Mellors 22/08/13)
* ST John (Mark Mellors 29/08/13)
* Matt Harvey (Mark Mellors 29/08/13)
* Michael Thomas (Mark Mellors 29/08/13)
* Alexis Mather (Mark Mellors 5/09/13)
* Chris Stanley (Mark Mellors 5/09/13)
* Jon Wood (Mark Mellors 5/09/13)
* Harry Braviner (Mark Mellors 12/09/13)
* Jason White (Mark Mellors 12/09/13)
* Jon Callan (Mark Mellors 12/09/13)
* Marco Aita (Chris Abri 19/09/13)
* Ed Herbert (Chris Abri 19/09/13)
* John Simm (Chris Abri 19/09/13)
* Chris Voth (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Pete Woodhouse (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Fergus Riche (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Mark Roberts (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Katia Dilks (Chris Abri 14/11/13)
* Tim Dilks (Chris Abri 14/11/13)
* Theo Sanderson (Chris Abri 14/11/13)
* Esther Leighton (Chris Abri 09/01/14)
* Aleksandar Tomic (Chris Abri 09/01/14)
* Benjamin Butler (Chris Abri 13/02/14)
* Jon Aas (Chris Abri 04/03/14)
* Mark Cheverton (Ben Butler 25/03/14)
* Andrew Gale (Ben Butler 01/04/14)
* Robert Karpinski (Ben Butler 01/04/14)
* Shelagh Shepherd (Ben Butler 01/04/14)
* Paul Edgington (Jason White 02/04/14)
* Paco Cordobes (Jason White 02/04/14)
* Rob Voisey (Jason White 09/04/14)
* Riccardo Gherardi (Jason White 09/04/14)
* Rick Hamilton (Jason White 14/04/14)
* Thomas Keller (Jason White 14/04/14)
* Martin Lenz (Ben Butler 15/05/14)
* Alberto Santos (Mark Mellors 22/05/14)
* James Hutton (Mark Mellors 22/05/14)
* Innes Edridge (Mark Mellors 22/05/14)
* Paul Holland (Chris Abri 17/06/14)
* Maciek Piatek (Chris Abri 17/06/14)
* Matthew Taylor (Chris Abri 17/06/14)
* Shashank (Jason White 23/06/14)
* Tim Rowsell (Jason White 23/06/14)
* Owen Woods (Jason White 23/06/14)
* Alexandra Grigore (Chris Abri 15/07/14)
* Richard Armstrong (Chris Abri 15/07/14)
* David Taylor (Chris Abri 15/07/14)
* Al Napp (Jason White 19/08/14)
* Jon Baxter (Jason White 19/08/14)
* Graeham Douglas (Chris Abri 16/9/14)
* Stevan Wing (Chris Abri 16/9/14)
* Rick Lupton (Jason White 29/10/14)
* Milosz (Jason White 29/10/14)
* Erik Pickering (Jason White 09/01/15)
* Luke Twydell (Jason White 09/01/15)
* Jae Turner (Jason White 09/01/15)
* John Sidiropoulos (Jason White 30/01/15)
* Andrei Ruskuc (Jason White 30/01/15)
* Tom Parker (Jason White 30/01/15)
* Phil McArthur (Jason White 30/01/15)
* John Mead (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Adam Mulligan (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Zachary Beer (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Ed Robertson (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Robin Sterling (Jason White 27/03/15)
* Kristien De Clercq (Jason White 27/03/15)
* Simon Birrell (Jason White 27/03/15)
* B Goodall (Jason White 27/03/15)
* Marcin Izo (Jason White 12/06/15)
* William Morton (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Abi (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Jack Brewster (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Scion (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Henry (Jason White 17/06/15)
* Ian Mc(Jason White 17/06/15)
* Kham Ali(Jason White 17/06/15)
* Julius Schmidt(Jason White 17/06/15)
* Brian Starkey (Jason White 21/08/15)
* Andrew Cooke (Jason White 21/08/15)
* Phill Banks (Jason White 21/08/15)
* David Horsnell (Jason White 21/08/15)
* Robert Meadows (Robin Sterling 19/11/15)
* Robyn Kerrison (Robin Sterling 19/11/15)
* Greg Matthews (Robin Sterling 19/11/15)
* Stephen Harrison (Jason White 09/01/16)
* William Deeks (Jason White 21/08/15 09/01/16)
* David Haines (Jason White 21/08/15 09/01/16)
* Hugo Keene (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Giovanni Bisotti (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Alex Gee (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Mark Radford (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Jonathan Waite (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Cong Cong Bo (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Matt Wayland (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Nick Garner (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Jenny Molloy (Robin Sterling 14/06/16)
* Craig Richardson (Robin Sterling 14/06/16)
* Thomas Grant (Robin Sterling 14/06/16)
* Mik Lamming (Robin Sterling 12/07/16)
* Adrien ? (Robin Sterling 12/07/16)
* Jonathon Woolf (Robin Sterling 12/07/16)
* Michael Schmid (Robin Sterling 19/07/16)
* Bogdan ? (Robin Sterling 19/07/16)
* Ben Wheatley (Robin Sterling 19/07/16)
* Cat Fitzpatrick (Robin Sterling 23/08/16)
* Nadia Bassiri (Robin Sterling 23/08/16)
* Hsin-Ling Liang (Robin Sterling 23/08/16)
* Will Nock (Robin Sterling 20/09/16)
* John Sturdy (Robin Sterling 20/09/16)
* David Marcus (Robin Sterling 20/09/16)
* Jamie Powell (Robin Sterling/Martin Lenz 27/09/16)
* Danny Farrant (Robin Sterling/Martin Lenz 27/09/16)
* Rick Amos (Robin Sterling/Martin Lenz 27/09/16)
* Miguel Morin (Martin Lenz 21/10/16)
* Katy Marshall (Martin Lenz 21/10/16)
* Tobias Wenzel (Martin Lenz 21/10/16)
* Alex Bate (Martin Lenz 18/11/16)
* Carlos Martos (Martin Lenz 18/11/16)
* Jeremy Bentham (Martin Lenz 18/11/16)
* Richard Fosh (Martin Lenz 24/11/16)
* Chris Porter (Martin Lenz 24/11/16)
* Simon Guest (Martin Lenz 24/11/16)
* Steve Upton (Robin Sterling 29/11/16)
* Mateusz Kosturek (Robin Sterling 29/11/16)

= Training Cheat sheet =

The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the CNC Router Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion is included on this page; this does not constitute and is not a substitute for the training itself.

== Group Training ==

The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-4 members at a time in a 1 hr session.

'''Introduction/walk around'''
* Extraction
* Water Cooler system
* Machine Bed
* Router – Collets - Cutters (Mention 50p for maintenance costs if using Makespace Cutters)
* Gantry/Moving Parts
* PC & Software Locations
* Material Storage
* Hand controller -[[Equipment/CNC_Router/Hand_Controller|Hand Controller Guide]]

'''Health & Safety'''

Risks
* Dust
* Noise
* Fire
* Trapping
* Burns
* Loss of Limb or Digit

PPE

* Ear Defenders
* Safety Goggles
* Common Sense Hat!

'''Machine Startup & Positioning'''
* Check handset is attached properly
* Power up main switch
* Check Water Pump
* Check extractor is functional and not full
* Check handset says “Datum?” (if not, reset E.Stop)
* Click “OK” ensuring no obstructions. (Machine will go to X0 Y0 Z+Max)
* Check spindle is safe and functioning correctly.

'''Job Setup – Demo piece'''
* Workholding, Clamping and work positioning
* Tool Selection & Collet sizes
* Zero work
* Load G-Code directly onto USB stick from PC(no sub-directories)
* Place USB stick into Hand Controller
* Select and run job at desired feedrates

Do Not Leave The Machine Unattended While Running A Job! However Long It Takes.

== Individual Training Task ==

The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:

Task
* Make a.....

Steps
* Set individual to work, don't prompt but do answer questions (or pose if needed)
* Talk through design once done, question/check things etc
* Proceed to routing (watch carefully all steps)
* Ask to stop job/restart, question escalation process

Assuming all ok:
* Get them to read the health and safety notes about operation and materials
* Add to the trained member list!

== Project Oversight ==

For next 2-3 projects, ensure member will find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes)

Equipment/CNC Router/Training

2016-11-30T08:45:49Z

Robinsterling: /* Trained Users */

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/CNC_Router|CNC Router]] / Training

= CNC Router Training =

This page documents the process for being trained on the CNC Router, and the list of members who have completed that training.

== Summary ==

Training takes place in three main steps:
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)

Training on the CNC Router is run by the CNC Router Owners. The CNC Router Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the CNC Router, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the CNC Router.

== Getting onto a training session ==

Sessions are advertised on '''http://meetup.makespace.org'''
* For discussing training, or requesting additional slots, use the mailing list thread: [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/cammakespace/0aNnAEGF-5U/discussion Training : CNC Router ]

Please be patient - training is provided by volunteers who give up their free time to run sessions.

Notes:
* You can only be trained if you have your name allocated to a slot

= Owners/Trainers =

The following members of Makespace are owners and/or trainers of the CNC Router, so are trained to use and teach use of the Router:

*Mark Mellors - Owner
*Robin Sterling - Owner
*Martin Lenz - Owner

Further Contacts:
*Chris Abri - (Past Member)

= Post Training Email =

Congratulations on completing your induction for the CNC Router.

Here are some useful links and further information to help you get going.

General router details can be found here: http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router

Before using the machine please make sure you have read the health and safety notes: http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router#Health_and_Safety

A few reminders:

You must not use the machine if you are the only member in the space.

Router cutters that have bearings on the end - like the one below, can not and must not be used!
<br>
[[File:25845_P.jpg]]

Please supply 50p into the red honesty box if you are using Makespace cutters - this helps us to maintain a supply of good cutters for you to use and goes towards the upkeep of the machine.

Please get in touch with the owners if you have a question or problem: http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router#Owners

We recommend that you check the Makespace google group to see what's going on: https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!forum/cammakespace

Please report any issues to the group here: https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!topic/cammakespace/rkchD7VqM2c%5B1-25%5D

Please leave the router in a clean state when you have finished - Be awesome - leave it better than you found it :)

Be safe and enjoy.

= Trained Users =

The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the CNC Router (note, they are not qualified to train others however):
* Paul Osborn (Stephen Woolhead 1/7/13)
* Adrian Carr (Stephen Woolhead 1/7/13)
* Tobias Roberts (Stephen Woolhead 1/7/13)
* Damien Guihen (Mark Mellors 3/7/13)
* Steve Kelly (Mark Mellors 3/7/13)
* Milosch Meriac (Chris Abri 3/7/13)
* Jake Young (Chris Abri 3/7/13)
* Martin de Selincourt (Chris Abri 3/7/13)
* J. Antonio Barragan (Chris Abri 8/7/13)
* Toby Moncaster (Chris Abri 8/7/13)
* Shareef Jalloq (Chris Abri 8/7/13)
* Josh Keeler (Mark Mellors 9/7/13)
* Marko Cosic (Mark Mellors 9/7/13)
* Diana Probst (Mark Mellors 9/7/13)
* Ben Evans (Stephen Woolhead 9/7/13)
* Rachel Rayns (Stephen Woolhead 9/7/13)
* Mat Cook (Stephen Woolhead 9/7/13)
* Roeland Schumacher (Chris Abri 11/7/13)
* James Waldmeyer (Chris Abri 11/7/13)
* Peter Mottram (Chris Abri 11/7/13)
* Ajith Shadakshari (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Mark Tillotson (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Ben Alper (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Indy Wilkhu (Chris Abri 25/7/13)
* Matthew Ireland (Chris Abri 25/7/13)
* Pop Sharma (Chris Abri 25/7/13)
* Nick Johnson (David Bebb 30/05/13)
* Brian Corteil (David Bebb 30/07/13)
* Dan Tidhar (David Bebb 30/07/13)
* Ward Hills (David Bebb 30/07/13)
* Kevin Maloney (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Andrew Lipson (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Chris Wilson (Mark Mellors 1/8/13)
* Richard Mitchell (Mark Mellors 1/8/13)
* Adrian van den Heever (Mark Mellors 1/8/13)
* Benyahmin Kidder (Chris Abri 8/8/13)
* Andrew Dunn (Chris Abri 8/8/13)
* Robert Hoff (Chris Abri 8/8/13)
* Edward Imhagwe (Mark Mellors 15/8/13)
* Lewis Williams (Mark Mellors 15/8/13)
* Vincent Sanders (Mark Mellors 15/8/13)
* Andy Fisher (Mark Mellors 22/08/13)
* Daniel Garden (Mark Mellors 22/08/13)
* ST John (Mark Mellors 29/08/13)
* Matt Harvey (Mark Mellors 29/08/13)
* Michael Thomas (Mark Mellors 29/08/13)
* Alexis Mather (Mark Mellors 5/09/13)
* Chris Stanley (Mark Mellors 5/09/13)
* Jon Wood (Mark Mellors 5/09/13)
* Harry Braviner (Mark Mellors 12/09/13)
* Jason White (Mark Mellors 12/09/13)
* Jon Callan (Mark Mellors 12/09/13)
* Marco Aita (Chris Abri 19/09/13)
* Ed Herbert (Chris Abri 19/09/13)
* John Simm (Chris Abri 19/09/13)
* Chris Voth (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Pete Woodhouse (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Fergus Riche (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Mark Roberts (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Katia Dilks (Chris Abri 14/11/13)
* Tim Dilks (Chris Abri 14/11/13)
* Theo Sanderson (Chris Abri 14/11/13)
* Esther Leighton (Chris Abri 09/01/14)
* Aleksandar Tomic (Chris Abri 09/01/14)
* Benjamin Butler (Chris Abri 13/02/14)
* Jon Aas (Chris Abri 04/03/14)
* Mark Cheverton (Ben Butler 25/03/14)
* Andrew Gale (Ben Butler 01/04/14)
* Robert Karpinski (Ben Butler 01/04/14)
* Shelagh Shepherd (Ben Butler 01/04/14)
* Paul Edgington (Jason White 02/04/14)
* Paco Cordobes (Jason White 02/04/14)
* Rob Voisey (Jason White 09/04/14)
* Riccardo Gherardi (Jason White 09/04/14)
* Rick Hamilton (Jason White 14/04/14)
* Thomas Keller (Jason White 14/04/14)
* Martin Lenz (Ben Butler 15/05/14)
* Alberto Santos (Mark Mellors 22/05/14)
* James Hutton (Mark Mellors 22/05/14)
* Innes Edridge (Mark Mellors 22/05/14)
* Paul Holland (Chris Abri 17/06/14)
* Maciek Piatek (Chris Abri 17/06/14)
* Matthew Taylor (Chris Abri 17/06/14)
* Shashank (Jason White 23/06/14)
* Tim Rowsell (Jason White 23/06/14)
* Owen Woods (Jason White 23/06/14)
* Alexandra Grigore (Chris Abri 15/07/14)
* Richard Armstrong (Chris Abri 15/07/14)
* David Taylor (Chris Abri 15/07/14)
* Al Napp (Jason White 19/08/14)
* Jon Baxter (Jason White 19/08/14)
* Graeham Douglas (Chris Abri 16/9/14)
* Stevan Wing (Chris Abri 16/9/14)
* Rick Lupton (Jason White 29/10/14)
* Milosz (Jason White 29/10/14)
* Erik Pickering (Jason White 09/01/15)
* Luke Twydell (Jason White 09/01/15)
* Jae Turner (Jason White 09/01/15)
* John Sidiropoulos (Jason White 30/01/15)
* Andrei Ruskuc (Jason White 30/01/15)
* Tom Parker (Jason White 30/01/15)
* Phil McArthur (Jason White 30/01/15)
* John Mead (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Adam Mulligan (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Zachary Beer (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Ed Robertson (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Robin Sterling (Jason White 27/03/15)
* Kristien De Clercq (Jason White 27/03/15)
* Simon Birrell (Jason White 27/03/15)
* B Goodall (Jason White 27/03/15)
* Marcin Izo (Jason White 12/06/15)
* William Morton (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Abi (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Jack Brewster (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Scion (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Henry (Jason White 17/06/15)
* Ian Mc(Jason White 17/06/15)
* Kham Ali(Jason White 17/06/15)
* Julius Schmidt(Jason White 17/06/15)
* Brian Starkey (Jason White 21/08/15)
* Andrew Cooke (Jason White 21/08/15)
* Phill Banks (Jason White 21/08/15)
* David Horsnell (Jason White 21/08/15)
* Robert Meadows (Robin Sterling 19/11/15)
* Robyn Kerrison (Robin Sterling 19/11/15)
* Greg Matthews (Robin Sterling 19/11/15)
* Stephen Harrison (Jason White 09/01/16)
* William Deeks (Jason White 21/08/15 09/01/16)
* David Haines (Jason White 21/08/15 09/01/16)
* Hugo Keene (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Giovanni Bisotti (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Alex Gee (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Mark Radford (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Jonathan Waite (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Cong Cong Bo (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Matt Wayland (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Nick Garner (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Jenny Molloy (Robin Sterling 14/06/16)
* Craig Richardson (Robin Sterling 14/06/16)
* Thomas Grant (Robin Sterling 14/06/16)
* Mik Lamming (Robin Sterling 12/07/16)
* Adrien ? (Robin Sterling 12/07/16)
* Jonathon Woolf (Robin Sterling 12/07/16)
* Michael Schmid (Robin Sterling 19/07/16)
* Bogdan ? (Robin Sterling 19/07/16)
* Ben Wheatley (Robin Sterling 19/07/16)
* Cat Fitzpatrick (Robin Sterling 23/08/16)
* Nadia Bassiri (Robin Sterling 23/08/16)
* Hsin-Ling Liang (Robin Sterling 23/08/16)
* Will Nock (Robin Sterling 20/09/16)
* John Sturdy (Robin Sterling 20/09/16)
* David Marcus (Robin Sterling 20/09/16)
* Jamie Powell (Robin Sterling/Martin Lenz 27/09/16)
* Danny Farrant (Robin Sterling/Martin Lenz 27/09/16)
* Rick Amos (Robin Sterling/Martin Lenz 27/09/16)
* Miguel Morin (Martin Lenz 21/10/16)
* Katy Marshall (Martin Lenz 21/10/16)
* Tobias Wenzel (Martin Lenz 21/10/16)
* Alex Bate (Martin Lenz 18/11/16)
* Carlos Martos (Martin Lenz 18/11/16)
* Jeremy Bentham (Martin Lenz 18/11/16)
* Richard Fosh (Martin Lenz 24/11/16)
* Chris Porter (Martin Lenz 24/11/16)
* Simon Guest (Martin Lenz 24/11/16)
* Steve Upton (Robin Sterling 29/11/16)

= Training Cheat sheet =

The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the CNC Router Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion is included on this page; this does not constitute and is not a substitute for the training itself.

== Group Training ==

The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-4 members at a time in a 1 hr session.

'''Introduction/walk around'''
* Extraction
* Water Cooler system
* Machine Bed
* Router – Collets - Cutters (Mention 50p for maintenance costs if using Makespace Cutters)
* Gantry/Moving Parts
* PC & Software Locations
* Material Storage
* Hand controller -[[Equipment/CNC_Router/Hand_Controller|Hand Controller Guide]]

'''Health & Safety'''

Risks
* Dust
* Noise
* Fire
* Trapping
* Burns
* Loss of Limb or Digit

PPE

* Ear Defenders
* Safety Goggles
* Common Sense Hat!

'''Machine Startup & Positioning'''
* Check handset is attached properly
* Power up main switch
* Check Water Pump
* Check extractor is functional and not full
* Check handset says “Datum?” (if not, reset E.Stop)
* Click “OK” ensuring no obstructions. (Machine will go to X0 Y0 Z+Max)
* Check spindle is safe and functioning correctly.

'''Job Setup – Demo piece'''
* Workholding, Clamping and work positioning
* Tool Selection & Collet sizes
* Zero work
* Load G-Code directly onto USB stick from PC(no sub-directories)
* Place USB stick into Hand Controller
* Select and run job at desired feedrates

Do Not Leave The Machine Unattended While Running A Job! However Long It Takes.

== Individual Training Task ==

The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:

Task
* Make a.....

Steps
* Set individual to work, don't prompt but do answer questions (or pose if needed)
* Talk through design once done, question/check things etc
* Proceed to routing (watch carefully all steps)
* Ask to stop job/restart, question escalation process

Assuming all ok:
* Get them to read the health and safety notes about operation and materials
* Add to the trained member list!

== Project Oversight ==

For next 2-3 projects, ensure member will find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes)

Equipment/CNC Router

2016-10-06T11:35:05Z

Robinsterling: /* Owners */

{{RedTool}}

== WARNING ==

{{Warning|'''There have been problems with the CNC router when used at higher speeds than the manufacturer's recommended maximum of 3000mm/s. Steps can be missed and the height can get wrong, resulting in head crashes.

Users should not exceed the recommended speeds and should wear safety goggles. Using expensive or precious materials in the router is at the user's risk!'''}}

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / CNC Router

[[File:WP_20130509_005.jpg|thumb|460px|right|CNC Router]]

== Summary ==

A CNC router is a computer controlled shaping machine. These are related to the hand held router. Instead of hand held routing, the tool paths can be controlled via computer numerical control. It is a computer-controlled machine for cutting various hard materials, such as wood, composites, aluminum, steel, plastics, and foams. It is one of many kinds of tools that have CNC variants. A CNC router is very similar in concept to a CNC milling machine. The CNC router is controlled by a computer. Coordinates are uploaded into the machine controller from a separate CAD program

* Capacity: 1200 x 1200 x 120mm
* Rate (X,Y): 6000mm/min (Max) 5000mm/min (Working)
* Rate (Z): 30mm/sec
* Spindle Speed: 4500 to 24000rpm
* Mechanical Precision: 0.01mm
* Spindle Power: 1.5KW Variable Speed, Water-cooled
* Blade Diameter: min 3.175mm, max 12.7mm
* Order Format: HPGL, G code, u00, mmg, plt
* Control System: DSP with USB connection

Here are some examples we've made on the CNC router (please add a photo of yours any time you do a job!)

<gallery>
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</gallery>

= Using the CNC Router =
== Owners ==

The Owners are those who have volunteered to be in charge of the equipment, organising maintenance, training others to use it, and generally being a point of contact. The current Owners of the CNC Router are:

* Mark Mellors
* Robin Sterling
* Martin Lenz

-- Further Contacts --

* Chris Abri 

If you have any questions, problems or concerns around the CNC router, please use the mailing list thread:
* [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/cammakespace/rkchD7VqM2c/discussion Log : CNC Router]

== Training ==

<div style="background:#FADADD; border:1px solid #FFC0CB; padding:5px">
<b>YOU CAN ONLY USE THE CNC ROUTER IF YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED</b><br>
and have been added to the [[Equipment/CNC_Router/Training#Trained_Users|Trained Users]] list by one of the Owners
</div>

To get trained on the CNC router and be added to the qualified user list, you will need to arrange for a training session with one of the Owners.

If you'd like to arrange training, please see:
* [[Equipment/CNC_Router/Training|CNC Router Training]]

== Health and Safety ==

The CNC Router is a potentially dangerous piece of equipment which must only be operated by members who have received appropriate training and who take due care. The top things to always remember when using the CNC Router are:
* '''ONLY USE THE CNC ROUTER IF YOU ARE ON THE LIST OF TRAINED USERS'''
* '''NEVER LEAVE THE CNC ROUTER RUNNING UNATTENDED'''

As a trained user, you should be very aware of the following risks and how to deal with them:

'''FIRE''' - Cutting with the wrong settings could result in the material igniting.

'''TRAPPING''' - Stand clear of the machine while in motion.

'''DUST''' - Ensure extraction system is working.

'''NOISE''' - Ensure that you wear the correct PPE when working with the machine for prolonged periods.

Full Risk assessment[[File:CNC_Router.pdf ‎]]

== CNC Glossary ==

As with most new ventures into another profession or hobby, there is the need to learn a “new language” and its common abbreviations. We have introduced some of these in the description of the workflow process above. Here we’ll look at some in more detail. These are listed in alphabetical order.

=== 2D/2.5D/3D Toolpaths ===

Depending on the information source, the definitions of 2D, 2.5D and 3D can be quite vague and appear to overlap.

'''2D''' is simple horizontal cuts at a constant Z depth. For example, you cut out letter or a plaque shape to hang on the wall by moving the tool down to a specific depth and tracing the shape of the part you are cutting in 2D.

'''2.5D''' would be a little more complex than 2D as while the tool is cutting, the Z depth would be changing instead of staying constant. Typically this still uses 2D vector data to define the path but the way the tool moves in relation to the 2D data and its form will determine the shape that is cut. The most common example of 2.5D is VCarving. Although this cuts 2D vector shapes, the V-shaped tool “rides” on the edges of the vectors, so as it gets wider it cuts deeper and as the vector get closer together it will lift up in Z.

'''3D'''' These are toolpaths that like 2.5D toolpaths can move simultaneously in all 3 (X, Y and Z) axes however the shape they cut is described by following a 3D computer model and not vectors. They are typically cut with a Ball-Nose (round ended) tool. The tool will go back and forth across the 3D model following the contours of the part similar to an old fashioned copying or digitizing machine. The smoothness of the finished part depends on the Stepover setting in the toolpath as that determines how many times the tool will pass over the model. The size of the tool is also important as the software will only let it cut the detail that the end of the tool can fit into as it traces over the virtual surface. Examples of 3D toolpaths are 3D Rouging and 3D Finishing

=== 3-axis===

A 3-axis CNC machine is one that can move a router bit in the 3 primary directions, X, Y and Z. The image below show 3 views of a typical CNC setup and how the axes are referenced from each viewing direction.

=== CAD ===

CAD has been used as an abbreviation for both “Computer Aided Design” and “Computer Aided Drafting”. Now it has become a generic term in its own right that refers to a software program that can be used to create a 2D or 3D design.

=== CAM ===

When you discuss designing and preparing projects for your CNC machine, the follow-on side of CAD is CAM, which stands for ‘Computer Aided Manufacturing’ or ‘Computer Aided Machining’. This is the part of the process where the geometry developed during the CAD design process are now used to create the instructions that will move your CNC machine to ‘manufacture’ or machine the part.

=== Collet ===

The collet assembly is the component on a router or spindle that holds the router bit securely and consists of a precision collet and a collet nut. The collet is precisely sized to hold the router bit shank and the collet nut applies a compressive, friction fit as it is properly tightened onto the router or spindle shaft. It is very important to keep the collets clean and well maintained and depending on use, they must be periodically replaced.

=== Gantry ===

The gantry is the part of a CNC machine that typically has one of the horizontal axes running along it and also moves along the other horizontal axis to create the X and Y movement for the tool. The Z axis is also typically mounted on the gantry.

=== G-Code ===

This is a generic term for the code which is sent to the machine with the instructions telling it how to move. Or, to put it in our context, the file that is saved from the software using the Post Processor to format it for the CNC machine. In reality it’s a particular type of data that a lot of CNC’s use a variant of – so G-code is not necessarily interchangeable to different machines. The name comes from the fact that many of the codes within in start with a G. For example G01 specifies a Feed Rate move and G00 specifies a Rapid move etc.

=== Pass ===

When you have a toolpath that is too deep, too wide or a combination of both for the router bit to remove all the material at one time, the toolpath is broken up into multiple ‘Passes’ with each pass removing a part of the material.

When the toolpath is too deep, a Pass Depth (see entry below) value for the bit will be set and used to indicate the maximum Z depth the tool should cut on each Pass. The amount of material a tool can remove will be determined by the tooltype, size, material being cut and many other parameters. Tooling manufacturers typically offer recommendations for these values.

=== Post Processor ===

There are hundreds of different brands and models of CNC machines currently in use. When it comes to controlling them, many have a lot in common, but there can and will be differences. So, if you look at this as each machine speaks a slightly different language, there has to be a way for a single CAD/CAM program to speak to each machine and this is accomplished by using an “interpreter” called a Post Processor, also sometimes simply referred to as ‘pp’ or ‘post’.

For example, you design a project to cut an exact size circle out of a piece of material and calculate a toolpath to do that. When you actually save that toolpath so it can be used at your CNC machine, the correct Post Processor will ensure the instructions for cutting that circle are prepared correctly so your CNC machine can read and understand them and accurately cut the circle as you intended.

=== Router Bed or Machine Bed ===

The ‘bed’ identifies the part of a CNC machine where the material being machined is placed and held securely in position. For best results, the bed needs to be flat and sturdy. In most designs the bed is stationary; however there are exceptions to this where the bed moves to provide either the X or Y axis movement.

=== Sacrifice Sheet / Spoilboard ===

The spoilboard is normally a sacrificial sheet of material placed on top of the machine bed and is intended to be replaced as necessary. It protects the machine bed and allows frequent surfacing which will help to keep a truly flat surface to mount material and help maintain accuracy. This allows the stock material to be screwed down to it and the parts drilled and cut all the way through the material thickness.

=== Stepover ===

The Stepover setting found for most router bits allows you to control horizontal movement when machining areas wider than the router bit. Physically, stepover is the distance the center of the bit moves horizontally for each pass.

The Stepover is shown in the programs as both a physical distance (0.025” or 0.5mm for example) and as a percentage of bit diameter (6%, 8%, 50%, etc.). You can enter either value and the software will automatically calculate the other one for you. Typically most users refer to Stepover by its percentage value as it is a simple whole number and can easily be translated to other tool sizes for a particular task, for example when finishing setting the Stepover to be 10% of the ballnose tools diameter normally creates a reasonably finish surface.

=== Toolpath ===

A toolpath is the path created during the CAM part of your project design and represents the instructions your CNC machine will use to make the router bit move to duplicate what you have designed. In the software it is typically displayed as a set of lines which show a virtual picture of the path the tool tip will move along when the toolpath is run on the machine.

=== Vector ===

Vector is the word used to describe a 2D line, arc or curve. A vector can be used to describe almost any 2D shape.

== Instructions ==

[http://wiki.makespace.org/File:MPC6610_CNC_Router_Manual_v1.0-En.pdf Router Manual]

[[Equipment/CNC_Router/Hand_Controller|Hand Controller Look-up Guide]]

===Setting the Z Origin Using the Z0 Sensor===
''A tool that has an extremely narrow tip may break when it touches the tool sensor depending on which tool is to be used.''

1. Secure the workpiece on the bed, and place the Z0 sensor at the place where you want to set the Z origin on the workpiece. Face the surface of the Z0 sensor without the magnet facing upward.

[[image:Mill_z0.PNG]]

2. Use the handset to move the tool to the position above the sensor.

3. On the handset press OK + 8(Z-0). The tool slowly descend until it contacts the sensor. When the tool rises and stops, the setting operation is complete.

Note: It is important the tool is electrically conductive from tip to shaft, and the sensor is clean. Failure to check will cause damage to the tool and sensor.

4. Remove the sensor from the workpiece to a location where it will not interfere with future cutting operations.

==Software==

The standard software is Vectric's line of CAM software:

===VCarvePro===

[[image:Vcarvepro.png]]

VCarve Pro provides a powerful but intuitive software solution for 2D design and calculation of 2D and 2.5D toolpaths for cutting parts on a CNC Router.

The software can import 2D designs from other programs but also includes a full set of drawing and editing tools with advanced layout options such as True-Shape Nesting. The toolpath options cover all typical 2D routing operations such as Profiling, Pocketing, Auto-Inlays and Drilling as well as 2.5D strategies such as V-Carving, Prism carving, Fluting and even a decorative Texturing strategy. Each toolpath includes appropriate options to customize the settings and provide a high level of control for different types of operation. In addition all toolpaths can be previewed to show just how the part will look when it is actually cut, this allows instant feedback to allow toolpaths to be further optimized.

'''Details''': http://www.vectric.com/products/vcarve-pro.htm

'''Training Resources''': http://support.vectric.com/training-material/vcarve-pro

===Cut3D===

[[image:Vectric-cut3d.jpg|266px]]

Cut3D is a dedicated toolpath engine for CNC machining 3D models that have been designed using a 3D CAD or Graphics design product such as AutoCAD, Rhino3D, 3D Studio etc. or scanned using a laser or touch probe device. Cut3D's exceptionally easy to use interface leads you step-by-step through the process of loading a model, setting the size, interactively placing tabs to hold the job in place, calculating single, double or four sided roughing and finishing toolpaths, previewing the results and finally saving the CNC code to run on your machine.

3D Models that are too large / thick to machine because of gantry height, cutter length or limited material thickness can be 'Sliced' into separate pieces. Each slice can then be machined and the complete job assembled.

'''Details''': http://www.vectric.com/products/cut3d.html

'''Training Resources''': http://support.vectric.com/training-material/cut3d

===PhotoVCarve===

[[image:Vectric-photovcarve.gif|266px]]

PhotoVCarve creates lines of grooves that vary in width and depth to represent the detail in a photograph or image. The quality of the finished result is very dependant upon a high level of contrast between the material surface and the machined grooves. This information is very important to remember when cutting designs using the PhotoVCarve software.

PhotoVCarve machines dark areas in a photograph with wide groove and the lighter areas to have narrower ones. The software automatically calculates the toolpaths based on the cutter selected and maximum depth of groove required.

'''Details''': http://www.vectric.com/products/photovcarve.html

'''Training Resources''': http://support.vectric.com/training-material/photovcarve

== Tooling ==

=== Router Bits ===

Router bits (or cutters) are the most common type of cutter, they have two or more vertical cutting edges. These are good general purpose cutters that can be found in most DIY shops. They are the same type that you would use in a manual hand held router.

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It is important to notice that the cutters are on the edge of the body only, they do not extend to the centre of the cutter. This means the cutter CAN NOT BE USED AS A DRILL. An holes that are made by these sorts of cutters must be made by ramping the cutter to the correct depth in a sloping or spiral motion.

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<b>NEVER USE ROUTER BITS THAT HAVE BEARINGS.</b> These types of cutters are designed for manual routers where you can feel the feed back of the bearing in contact with the material being cut. A CNC device has no such feedback and will press the bearing into the material has hard as it can until something gives, i.e. the cutter breaks or much worse the spindle breaks. People found using these types of cutters on the CNC router will be BANNED! Just use the version without the bearing.

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The cutting edges should always be the lowest part of the cutter.
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=== End mills ===

'''Up Cut and Down Cut'''

Router end mills have two variants, up cut (left) and down cut (right); there is a third type, compression, but they are quite rare.

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Most cutters are up cut, which have the cutting service on the top of the flutes and as they rotate lift the chips up and away from the material being cut.

Down cut cutters have the cutting edge on the bottom of the flutes and push chips down towards the material being cut. This has the advantage of pressing the material being cut into the bed of the machine; this is especially useful for thin plastics. The other advantage is the top surface shows far less breakout and splintering, this is a big advantage for materials like laminates.

On image on the left has been cut with an up-cut end mill and the image on the right a down-cut.

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NOTE: There is a very big disadvantage to down cut end mills, and that is that they do not clear there chips effectively in blind holes. This means they need larger ramping moves to get to the correct cutting depth and if used in pockets without enough clearance, the friction can lead to burning or melting of the material being cut.

Another down side to down-cut cutters, is that when cutting pockets, the bottom surface will not be as clean as that made with an up-cut cutter, which will do a far better job of clearing the waste chips that rub between the cutter and the material with a down-cut.

== Stock Tooling ==

In order to keep a small stock of cutters for general use, the CNC Router needs to have a means of generating money. Because there is no material provided for use with the CNC Router there is no way to bring in any funds for such things. Therefore, we ask that if you use one of the communal cutters please put 50p into the CNC Router Honesty Box. This will go towards funding for replenishing stock and also for the replacement of the sacrificial bed once it gets worn out. Please email the list if a communal cutter is broken or missing, so that they can replace it with one from stock.

There will likely be 1 or two of each of the following cutters available for use, however please do not count on this being the case:

* 2.5mm square cutter - single flute
* 1/8" square cutter - single flute
* 1/8" ball cutter - 2 flute

* 6mm square cutter - 2 flute
* 6mm ball cutter - 2 flute

* engraver 0.2 30deg 1/8" 30mm length (8 of)
* engraver 0.8 30deg 1/8" 30mm length (2 of)

* 22mm 2 flute straight
* 90deg x 32mm VBit

Some Suppliers are listed below:

== Feeds & Speeds ==

What are feeds and speeds? Why are they important?

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip2jm_6aUyk&feature=c4-overview&list=UUivA7_KLKWo43tFcCkFvydw Milling machine tutorial - cutter selection, speeds and feeds]

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speeds_and_feeds Wikipedia - Speeds and feeds]

The phrase speeds and feeds (or feeds and speeds) refers to two separate velocities in machine tool practice, cutting speed and feed rate. They are often considered as a pair because of their combined effect on the cutting process. Each, however, can also be considered and analyzed in its own right.

Cutting speed (also called surface speed or simply speed) is the speed difference (relative velocity) between the cutting tool and the surface of the workpiece it is operating on. It is expressed in units of distance along the workpiece surface per unit of time, typically surface feet per minute (sfm) or meters per minute (m/min). Feed rate (also often styled as a solid compound, feedrate, or called simply feed) is the relative velocity at which the cutter is advanced along the workpiece; its vector is perpendicular to the vector of cutting speed. Feed rate units depend on the motion of the tool and workpiece; when the workpiece rotates (e.g., in turning and boring), the units are almost always distance per spindle revolution (inches per revolution [in/rev or ipr] or millimeters per revolution [mm/rev]). When the workpiece does not rotate (e.g., in milling), the units are typically distance per time (inches per minute [in/min or ipm] or millimeters per minute [mm/min]), although distance per revolution or per cutter tooth are also sometimes used.

===Spindle speed quick reference===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
!|RPM
!|24000
!|21000
!|18000
!|15000
!|12000
!|9000
|-

!|
|400Hz
|350Hz
|300Hz
|250Hz
|200Hz
|150Hz
|}

===Feed rate quick reference===

{| class="wikitable"
!|100%
!|75%
!|66%
!|50%
!|33%
!|25%
|-
!|6000
|4500
|3960
|3000
|1980
|1500
|-
!|5000
|3750
|3300
|2500
|1650
|1250
|-
!|4000
|3000
|2640
|2000
|1320
|1000
|-
!|3000
|2250
|1980
|1500
|990
|750
|-
!|2500
|1875
|1650
|1250
|825
|625
|-
!|2000
|1500
|1320
|1000
|660
|500
|-
!|1500
|1125
|990
|750
|495
|375
|-
!|1000
|750
|660
|500
|330
|250
|-
!|500
|375
|330
|250
|165
|125
|-
|}

=== Sample feed rates ===

For working out feeds and speeds, recommend http://www.cnccookbook.com/CCGWizard.

The feeds and speeds below have been tested on our machine. The 3mm cutters were single flute carbide. 2 flute HSS cutters may require different settings to avoid breakages.

{| class="wikitable"
!|MDF
!|1mm deep
!|3mm deep
!|6mm deep
|-
!|3mm Ø
|3000/24Krpm
|3000/24Krpm
|N/A
|-
!|6mm Ø
|3000/24Krpm
|3000/15Krpm
|2000/13Krpm
|-
!|22mm Ø
|3000/5000rpm
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
!|Plywood
!|1mm deep
!|3mm deep
!|6mm deep
|-
!|3mm Ø
|2000/24Krpm
|2000/24Krpm
|N/A
|-
!|6mm Ø
|3000/15Krpm
|3000/15Krpm
|1500/15Krpm
|-
!|22mm Ø
|3000/5Krpm
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|}

Polycarbonate:
300Hz 1600mm/min

Foamed PVC (foamex):
6mm diameter, 10mm deep pass depth, spindle 400Hz (24krpm), feed 9000mm/min.

3mm diameter, 3mm deep pass depth, 400Hz (24krpm), 9000mm/min.

Polyurethane foam:

6mm diameter, full depth pass (30mm+), 400Hz (24krpm), 9000mm/min.

3mm diameter, 6mm deep pass depth, 400Hz (24krpm), 9000mm/min.

Acetal (Delrin):

6mm Cutter, 2mm deep pass depth, spindle 150 - 180Hz, feed 3000mm/min.

1/8th or 3mm cutter, 1.5 - 2mm deep pass depth, spindle 130 - 160Hz, feed 2-3000mm/min.

== Tips & Tricks ==

= Maintenance =

The maintenance of the CNC Router is carried out by the Owners, with some basic maintenance being carried out by Users on every job.

== Maintenance Schedule ==
'''Every job'''
* Vacuum cutting dust from bed and around machine
* Sand down high points created on sacrificial bed by cutting/screwing

As required, by users
* Empty extraction bin
* check for blockages in manifold box where extraction pipes meet

'''Monthly'''
* Inspect extraction hoses for splits/ wear
* Clean guide rails (Don't oil them, it makes dust stick)
* Check level, condition and flow of cooling water and replace as necessary
* Inspect sacrificial bed, re-skim or replace as required
* Inspect cable from pendent to router
* Inspect ER11 collet nut for wear
* Inspect auto levelling probe wire
* check collet set for wear/damage
* Check USB socket on pendent and USB memory stick for splits/damage

'''Annual'''
* Check nuts on lead screws for excessive backlash and adjust if required
* Inspect all covers/structure for signs of damage, cracks etc
* Check tightness (or even presence) of screws holding covers in place
* Check CNC electronics (and PC) cabinets for dust build up and vacuum out if required
* Check feet/supports are all taking load and that the structure is level/flat
* Check motor cables aren't wearing/cracking

== Maintenance Log ==

Installed on 9th May 2013.

3/7/13: Lower spindle clamp bolts replaced with longer stainless ones, holes through tapped as original ones had stripped.
23/12/15: complete maintenance checklist completed. controller cable slightly frayed at machine end, collet nut could do with being replaced. otherwise, everything fine.

== Maintenance Shopping List ==

* Cutters
* Sacrificial Bed (1.2m x 1.2m 12mm MDF)
* ER11 collet nut
* controller cable

= Becoming an Owner/Trainer =

Becoming an '''Owner''' of a piece of Makespace equipment means that you will be responsible for the maintenance, upkeep and H&S of that equipment. You will also be responsible for running inductions and keeping the information banks (Wiki/Forum/Google Groups) maintained.

A '''Trainer''' is responsible for running inductions only but will be required to understand how the machine works in order to pass on the relevant skills. A trainer will not be required to maintain the machine but would be expected to keep an eye on its status and report any issues if they develop (as would be expected of any user).

== Steps to becoming an Owner or Trainer ==

* Step 1: Contact a current Owner who will talk you through the various responsibilities. [http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router#Owners Owners] or Forum: [http://makespace.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=89 here]
* Step 2: Sign up to a 'Train the Trainer Training' session on Meetup. It is likely one will need to be set up specially in order for you to sign up but the owner you spoke to should take care of this.
* Step 3: Complete the training to the satisfaction of the Owner/s running the sessions.
* Step 4: Have your name added to the Trainers list and set up your first solo induction session.
* Step 5: Once you are a Trainer you are eligible to become an Owner of the CNC Router. To become an Owner will simply require one further meeting with one of the current owners. This will simply be to walk through the requirements and techniques of maintaining the machine along with any other responsibilites. If the other owners are happy, you can add your name to the [http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router#Owners Owners] list.

== Train the Trainer Training ==

The first session will be fairly informal, with a look to getting more familiar with the machine and how it operates. We will walk through the Induction cheat-sheet (located on the Wiki) and discuss methods of giving attendees the information they need to use the CNC Router safely.

The follow up sessions will be arranged during the first session. The second session will include a brief look at the software, Meetup and a full dry-run induction. The third session will be an observed induction where you will be left to train 2 people (with input if necessary). Once complete you will be free to arrange as many induction sessions as you are happy to do. Although you wont be an owner of the CNC Router, if you would like to become one at this point please ask.

= Further Information =

== Hardware ==

=== Controller ===
[[File:MPC6610 CNC Router Manual v1.0-En.pdf]]

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=== Z-Axis Stepper Driver ===

[[File:M542-05m.pdf‎]]

=== X and Y Axis Stepper Driver ===

[[File:MA860Hm.pdf]]

Default switch settings
* 1 - On
* 2 - Off
* 3 - On
* 4 - Off
* 5 - Off
* 6 - Off
* 7 - On
* 8 - On

=== Y Axis Stepper motor ===

86BYGH450A-06 (NEMA34 Hybid Stepper Motor, MAX torque: 495 oz-in)

* Insulation Resistant - 500V DC 100MΩ Min
* Insulation Strength - 50Hz 1Minute 500V Min
* Ambient Temperature - -20~+50 degree
* Temperature Rise - 80 Max.
* Radial Play - 0.02mm Max.
* End Play - 0.1-0.3mm
* Model: 85BYGH450A-06
* Motor dimension: 85*85*75mm
* Current/phase: 4.0A
* Voltage/phase: 2.0V
* Inductance/phase: 2.3+/-20%mH
* Resistance/phase: 0.5+/-10%ohm
* Holding torque: 3.5 N. M
* Shaft diameter: 13 mm
* Shaft length: 31.50mm
* Leading wires: 4 leading wires

=== Spindle Motor Inverter ===
YTB-S2 Series Yatai frequency converter 220v single phase 1.5Kw

== Installation ==

Installed on 9th May 2013.

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== Purchase ==
Full Purchase, Delivery and Installation (£?????)

== Notes ==

Guide Sheet:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cYGz0wnUzvrxfbn3HMWYuXaHnLN8-EYv9svpXcCYbBU/edit?usp=sharing

http://www.shopbottools.com/mProducts/prSstandard.htm

Equipment/CNC Router/Training

2016-10-03T10:33:53Z

Robinsterling: /* Trained Users */

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/CNC_Router|CNC Router]] / Training

= CNC Router Training =

This page documents the process for being trained on the CNC Router, and the list of members who have completed that training.

== Summary ==

Training takes place in three main steps:
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)

Training on the CNC Router is run by the CNC Router Owners. The CNC Router Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the CNC Router, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the CNC Router.

== Getting onto a training session ==

Sessions are advertised on '''http://meetup.makespace.org'''
* For discussing training, or requesting additional slots, use the mailing list thread: [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/cammakespace/0aNnAEGF-5U/discussion Training : CNC Router ]

Please be patient - training is provided by volunteers who give up their free time to run sessions.

Notes:
* You can only be trained if you have your name allocated to a slot

= Owners/Trainers =

The following members of Makespace are owners and/or trainers of the CNC Router, so are trained to use and teach use of the Router:
*Stephen Woolhead - Owner
*Mark Mellors - Owner
*Dave Ansell - Owner
*David Bebb - Owner
*Jason White - Owner
*Robin Sterling - Owner
*Shareef Jalloq - Owner
*Hidde-Jan Lemstra - Owner
*Richard Lupton - Owner
*Ben Butler - Trainer

*Chris Abri - (Past Member)

= Post Training Email =

Congratulations on completing your induction for the CNC Router.

Here are some useful links and further information to help you get going.

General router details can be found here: http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router

Before using the machine please make sure you have read the health and safety notes: http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router#Health_and_Safety

A few reminders:

You must not use the machine if you are the only member in the space.

Router cutters that have bearings on the end - like the one below, can not and must not be used!
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Please supply 50p into the red honesty box if you are using Makespace cutters - this helps us to maintain a supply of good cutters for you to use and goes towards the upkeep of the machine.

Please get in touch with the owners if you have a question or problem: http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router#Owners

We recommend that you check the Makespace google group to see what's going on: https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!forum/cammakespace

Please report any issues to the group here: https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!topic/cammakespace/rkchD7VqM2c%5B1-25%5D

Please leave the router in a clean state when you have finished - Be awesome - leave it better than you found it :)

Be safe and enjoy.

= Trained Users =

The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the CNC Router (note, they are not qualified to train others however):
* Paul Osborn (Stephen Woolhead 1/7/13)
* Adrian Carr (Stephen Woolhead 1/7/13)
* Tobias Roberts (Stephen Woolhead 1/7/13)
* Damien Guihen (Mark Mellors 3/7/13)
* Steve Kelly (Mark Mellors 3/7/13)
* Milosch Meriac (Chris Abri 3/7/13)
* Jake Young (Chris Abri 3/7/13)
* Martin de Selincourt (Chris Abri 3/7/13)
* J. Antonio Barragan (Chris Abri 8/7/13)
* Toby Moncaster (Chris Abri 8/7/13)
* Shareef Jalloq (Chris Abri 8/7/13)
* Josh Keeler (Mark Mellors 9/7/13)
* Marko Cosic (Mark Mellors 9/7/13)
* Diana Probst (Mark Mellors 9/7/13)
* Ben Evans (Stephen Woolhead 9/7/13)
* Rachel Rayns (Stephen Woolhead 9/7/13)
* Mat Cook (Stephen Woolhead 9/7/13)
* Roeland Schumacher (Chris Abri 11/7/13)
* James Waldmeyer (Chris Abri 11/7/13)
* Peter Mottram (Chris Abri 11/7/13)
* Ajith Shadakshari (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Mark Tillotson (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Ben Alper (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Indy Wilkhu (Chris Abri 25/7/13)
* Matthew Ireland (Chris Abri 25/7/13)
* Pop Sharma (Chris Abri 25/7/13)
* Nick Johnson (David Bebb 30/05/13)
* Brian Corteil (David Bebb 30/07/13)
* Dan Tidhar (David Bebb 30/07/13)
* Ward Hills (David Bebb 30/07/13)
* Kevin Maloney (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Andrew Lipson (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Chris Wilson (Mark Mellors 1/8/13)
* Richard Mitchell (Mark Mellors 1/8/13)
* Adrian van den Heever (Mark Mellors 1/8/13)
* Benyahmin Kidder (Chris Abri 8/8/13)
* Andrew Dunn (Chris Abri 8/8/13)
* Robert Hoff (Chris Abri 8/8/13)
* Edward Imhagwe (Mark Mellors 15/8/13)
* Lewis Williams (Mark Mellors 15/8/13)
* Vincent Sanders (Mark Mellors 15/8/13)
* Andy Fisher (Mark Mellors 22/08/13)
* Daniel Garden (Mark Mellors 22/08/13)
* ST John (Mark Mellors 29/08/13)
* Matt Harvey (Mark Mellors 29/08/13)
* Michael Thomas (Mark Mellors 29/08/13)
* Alexis Mather (Mark Mellors 5/09/13)
* Chris Stanley (Mark Mellors 5/09/13)
* Jon Wood (Mark Mellors 5/09/13)
* Harry Braviner (Mark Mellors 12/09/13)
* Jason White (Mark Mellors 12/09/13)
* Jon Callan (Mark Mellors 12/09/13)
* Marco Aita (Chris Abri 19/09/13)
* Ed Herbert (Chris Abri 19/09/13)
* John Simm (Chris Abri 19/09/13)
* Chris Voth (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Pete Woodhouse (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Fergus Riche (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Mark Roberts (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Katia Dilks (Chris Abri 14/11/13)
* Tim Dilks (Chris Abri 14/11/13)
* Theo Sanderson (Chris Abri 14/11/13)
* Esther Leighton (Chris Abri 09/01/14)
* Aleksandar Tomic (Chris Abri 09/01/14)
* Benjamin Butler (Chris Abri 13/02/14)
* Jon Aas (Chris Abri 04/03/14)
* Mark Cheverton (Ben Butler 25/03/14)
* Andrew Gale (Ben Butler 01/04/14)
* Robert Karpinski (Ben Butler 01/04/14)
* Shelagh Shepherd (Ben Butler 01/04/14)
* Paul Edgington (Jason White 02/04/14)
* Paco Cordobes (Jason White 02/04/14)
* Rob Voisey (Jason White 09/04/14)
* Riccardo Gherardi (Jason White 09/04/14)
* Rick Hamilton (Jason White 14/04/14)
* Thomas Keller (Jason White 14/04/14)
* Martin Lenz (Ben Butler 15/05/14)
* Alberto Santos (Mark Mellors 22/05/14)
* James Hutton (Mark Mellors 22/05/14)
* Innes Edridge (Mark Mellors 22/05/14)
* Paul Holland (Chris Abri 17/06/14)
* Maciek Piatek (Chris Abri 17/06/14)
* Matthew Taylor (Chris Abri 17/06/14)
* Shashank (Jason White 23/06/14)
* Tim Rowsell (Jason White 23/06/14)
* Owen Woods (Jason White 23/06/14)
* Alexandra Grigore (Chris Abri 15/07/14)
* Richard Armstrong (Chris Abri 15/07/14)
* David Taylor (Chris Abri 15/07/14)
* Al Napp (Jason White 19/08/14)
* Jon Baxter (Jason White 19/08/14)
* Graeham Douglas (Chris Abri 16/9/14)
* Stevan Wing (Chris Abri 16/9/14)
* Rick Lupton (Jason White 29/10/14)
* Milosz (Jason White 29/10/14)
* Erik Pickering (Jason White 09/01/15)
* Luke Twydell (Jason White 09/01/15)
* Jae Turner (Jason White 09/01/15)
* John Sidiropoulos (Jason White 30/01/15)
* Andrei Ruskuc (Jason White 30/01/15)
* Tom Parker (Jason White 30/01/15)
* Phil McArthur (Jason White 30/01/15)
* John Mead (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Adam Mulligan (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Zachary Beer (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Ed Robertson (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Robin Sterling (Jason White 27/03/15)
* Kristien De Clercq (Jason White 27/03/15)
* Simon Birrell (Jason White 27/03/15)
* B Goodall (Jason White 27/03/15)
* Marcin Izo (Jason White 12/06/15)
* William Morton (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Abi (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Jack Brewster (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Scion (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Henry (Jason White 17/06/15)
* Ian Mc(Jason White 17/06/15)
* Kham Ali(Jason White 17/06/15)
* Julius Schmidt(Jason White 17/06/15)
* Brian Starkey (Jason White 21/08/15)
* Andrew Cooke (Jason White 21/08/15)
* Phill Banks (Jason White 21/08/15)
* David Horsnell (Jason White 21/08/15)
* Robert Meadows (Robin Sterling 19/11/15)
* Robyn Kerrison (Robin Sterling 19/11/15)
* Greg Matthews (Robin Sterling 19/11/15)
* Stephen Harrison (Jason White 09/01/16)
* William Deeks (Jason White 21/08/15 09/01/16)
* David Haines (Jason White 21/08/15 09/01/16)
* Hugo Keene (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Giovanni Bisotti (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Alex Gee (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Mark Radford (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Jonathan Waite (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Cong Cong Bo (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Matt Wayland (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Nick Garner (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Jenny Molloy (Robin Sterling 14/06/16)
* Craig Richardson (Robin Sterling 14/06/16)
* Thomas Grant (Robin Sterling 14/06/16)
* Mik Lamming (Robin Sterling 12/07/16)
* Adrien ? (Robin Sterling 12/07/16)
* Jonathon Woolf (Robin Sterling 12/07/16)
* Michael Schmid (Robin Sterling 19/07/16)
* Bogdan ? (Robin Sterling 19/07/16)
* Ben Wheatley (Robin Sterling 19/07/16)
* Cat Fitzpatrick (Robin Sterling 23/08/16)
* Nadia Bassiri (Robin Sterling 23/08/16)
* Hsin-Ling Liang (Robin Sterling 23/08/16)
* Will Nock (Robin Sterling 20/09/16)
* John Sturdy (Robin Sterling 20/09/16)
* David Marcus (Robin Sterling 20/09/16)
* Jamie Powell (Robin Sterling/Martin Lenz 27/09/16)
* Danny Farrant (Robin Sterling/Martin Lenz 27/09/16)
* Rick Amos (Robin Sterling/Martin Lenz 27/09/16)

= Training Cheat sheet =

The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the CNC Router Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion is included on this page; this does not constitute and is not a substitute for the training itself.

== Group Training ==

The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-4 members at a time in a 1 hr session.

'''Introduction/walk around'''
* Extraction
* Water Cooler system
* Machine Bed
* Router – Collets - Cutters (Mention 50p for maintenance costs if using Makespace Cutters)
* Gantry/Moving Parts
* PC & Software Locations
* Material Storage
* Hand controller -[[Equipment/CNC_Router/Hand_Controller|Hand Controller Guide]]

'''Health & Safety'''

Risks
* Dust
* Noise
* Fire
* Trapping
* Burns
* Loss of Limb or Digit

PPE

* Ear Defenders
* Safety Goggles
* Common Sense Hat!

'''Machine Startup & Positioning'''
* Check handset is attached properly
* Power up main switch
* Check Water Pump
* Check extractor is functional and not full
* Check handset says “Datum?” (if not, reset E.Stop)
* Click “OK” ensuring no obstructions. (Machine will go to X0 Y0 Z+Max)
* Check spindle is safe and functioning correctly.

'''Job Setup – Demo piece'''
* Workholding, Clamping and work positioning
* Tool Selection & Collet sizes
* Zero work
* Load G-Code directly onto USB stick from PC(no sub-directories)
* Place USB stick into Hand Controller
* Select and run job at desired feedrates

Do Not Leave The Machine Unattended While Running A Job! However Long It Takes.

== Individual Training Task ==

The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:

Task
* Make a.....

Steps
* Set individual to work, don't prompt but do answer questions (or pose if needed)
* Talk through design once done, question/check things etc
* Proceed to routing (watch carefully all steps)
* Ask to stop job/restart, question escalation process

Assuming all ok:
* Get them to read the health and safety notes about operation and materials
* Add to the trained member list!

== Project Oversight ==

For next 2-3 projects, ensure member will find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes)

Equipment/CNC Router

2016-09-13T13:16:46Z

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== WARNING ==

{{Warning|'''There have been problems with the CNC router when used at higher speeds than the manufacturer's recommended maximum of 3000mm/s. Steps can be missed and the height can get wrong, resulting in head crashes.

Users should not exceed the recommended speeds and should wear safety goggles. Using expensive or precious materials in the router is at the user's risk!'''}}

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / CNC Router

[[File:WP_20130509_005.jpg|thumb|460px|right|CNC Router]]

== Summary ==

A CNC router is a computer controlled shaping machine. These are related to the hand held router. Instead of hand held routing, the tool paths can be controlled via computer numerical control. It is a computer-controlled machine for cutting various hard materials, such as wood, composites, aluminum, steel, plastics, and foams. It is one of many kinds of tools that have CNC variants. A CNC router is very similar in concept to a CNC milling machine. The CNC router is controlled by a computer. Coordinates are uploaded into the machine controller from a separate CAD program

* Capacity: 1200 x 1200 x 120mm
* Rate (X,Y): 6000mm/min (Max) 5000mm/min (Working)
* Rate (Z): 30mm/sec
* Spindle Speed: 4500 to 24000rpm
* Mechanical Precision: 0.01mm
* Spindle Power: 1.5KW Variable Speed, Water-cooled
* Blade Diameter: min 3.175mm, max 12.7mm
* Order Format: HPGL, G code, u00, mmg, plt
* Control System: DSP with USB connection

Here are some examples we've made on the CNC router (please add a photo of yours any time you do a job!)

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= Using the CNC Router =
== Owners ==

The Owners are those who have volunteered to be in charge of the equipment, organising maintenance, training others to use it, and generally being a point of contact. The current Owners of the CNC Router are:

* [[User:perfectphase|Stephen Woolhead]]
* Mark Mellors
* Dave Ansell
* David Bebb
* Simon Stirley
* Rick Lupton
* Robin Sterling

-- Further Contacts --

* Chris Abri 

If you have any questions, problems or concerns around the CNC router, please use the mailing list thread:
* [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/cammakespace/rkchD7VqM2c/discussion Log : CNC Router]

== Training ==

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<b>YOU CAN ONLY USE THE CNC ROUTER IF YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED</b><br>
and have been added to the [[Equipment/CNC_Router/Training#Trained_Users|Trained Users]] list by one of the Owners
</div>

To get trained on the CNC router and be added to the qualified user list, you will need to arrange for a training session with one of the Owners.

If you'd like to arrange training, please see:
* [[Equipment/CNC_Router/Training|CNC Router Training]]

== Health and Safety ==

The CNC Router is a potentially dangerous piece of equipment which must only be operated by members who have received appropriate training and who take due care. The top things to always remember when using the CNC Router are:
* '''ONLY USE THE CNC ROUTER IF YOU ARE ON THE LIST OF TRAINED USERS'''
* '''NEVER LEAVE THE CNC ROUTER RUNNING UNATTENDED'''

As a trained user, you should be very aware of the following risks and how to deal with them:

'''FIRE''' - Cutting with the wrong settings could result in the material igniting.

'''TRAPPING''' - Stand clear of the machine while in motion.

'''DUST''' - Ensure extraction system is working.

'''NOISE''' - Ensure that you wear the correct PPE when working with the machine for prolonged periods.

Full Risk assessment[[File:CNC_Router.pdf ‎]]

== CNC Glossary ==

As with most new ventures into another profession or hobby, there is the need to learn a “new language” and its common abbreviations. We have introduced some of these in the description of the workflow process above. Here we’ll look at some in more detail. These are listed in alphabetical order.

=== 2D/2.5D/3D Toolpaths ===

Depending on the information source, the definitions of 2D, 2.5D and 3D can be quite vague and appear to overlap.

'''2D''' is simple horizontal cuts at a constant Z depth. For example, you cut out letter or a plaque shape to hang on the wall by moving the tool down to a specific depth and tracing the shape of the part you are cutting in 2D.

'''2.5D''' would be a little more complex than 2D as while the tool is cutting, the Z depth would be changing instead of staying constant. Typically this still uses 2D vector data to define the path but the way the tool moves in relation to the 2D data and its form will determine the shape that is cut. The most common example of 2.5D is VCarving. Although this cuts 2D vector shapes, the V-shaped tool “rides” on the edges of the vectors, so as it gets wider it cuts deeper and as the vector get closer together it will lift up in Z.

'''3D'''' These are toolpaths that like 2.5D toolpaths can move simultaneously in all 3 (X, Y and Z) axes however the shape they cut is described by following a 3D computer model and not vectors. They are typically cut with a Ball-Nose (round ended) tool. The tool will go back and forth across the 3D model following the contours of the part similar to an old fashioned copying or digitizing machine. The smoothness of the finished part depends on the Stepover setting in the toolpath as that determines how many times the tool will pass over the model. The size of the tool is also important as the software will only let it cut the detail that the end of the tool can fit into as it traces over the virtual surface. Examples of 3D toolpaths are 3D Rouging and 3D Finishing

=== 3-axis===

A 3-axis CNC machine is one that can move a router bit in the 3 primary directions, X, Y and Z. The image below show 3 views of a typical CNC setup and how the axes are referenced from each viewing direction.

=== CAD ===

CAD has been used as an abbreviation for both “Computer Aided Design” and “Computer Aided Drafting”. Now it has become a generic term in its own right that refers to a software program that can be used to create a 2D or 3D design.

=== CAM ===

When you discuss designing and preparing projects for your CNC machine, the follow-on side of CAD is CAM, which stands for ‘Computer Aided Manufacturing’ or ‘Computer Aided Machining’. This is the part of the process where the geometry developed during the CAD design process are now used to create the instructions that will move your CNC machine to ‘manufacture’ or machine the part.

=== Collet ===

The collet assembly is the component on a router or spindle that holds the router bit securely and consists of a precision collet and a collet nut. The collet is precisely sized to hold the router bit shank and the collet nut applies a compressive, friction fit as it is properly tightened onto the router or spindle shaft. It is very important to keep the collets clean and well maintained and depending on use, they must be periodically replaced.

=== Gantry ===

The gantry is the part of a CNC machine that typically has one of the horizontal axes running along it and also moves along the other horizontal axis to create the X and Y movement for the tool. The Z axis is also typically mounted on the gantry.

=== G-Code ===

This is a generic term for the code which is sent to the machine with the instructions telling it how to move. Or, to put it in our context, the file that is saved from the software using the Post Processor to format it for the CNC machine. In reality it’s a particular type of data that a lot of CNC’s use a variant of – so G-code is not necessarily interchangeable to different machines. The name comes from the fact that many of the codes within in start with a G. For example G01 specifies a Feed Rate move and G00 specifies a Rapid move etc.

=== Pass ===

When you have a toolpath that is too deep, too wide or a combination of both for the router bit to remove all the material at one time, the toolpath is broken up into multiple ‘Passes’ with each pass removing a part of the material.

When the toolpath is too deep, a Pass Depth (see entry below) value for the bit will be set and used to indicate the maximum Z depth the tool should cut on each Pass. The amount of material a tool can remove will be determined by the tooltype, size, material being cut and many other parameters. Tooling manufacturers typically offer recommendations for these values.

=== Post Processor ===

There are hundreds of different brands and models of CNC machines currently in use. When it comes to controlling them, many have a lot in common, but there can and will be differences. So, if you look at this as each machine speaks a slightly different language, there has to be a way for a single CAD/CAM program to speak to each machine and this is accomplished by using an “interpreter” called a Post Processor, also sometimes simply referred to as ‘pp’ or ‘post’.

For example, you design a project to cut an exact size circle out of a piece of material and calculate a toolpath to do that. When you actually save that toolpath so it can be used at your CNC machine, the correct Post Processor will ensure the instructions for cutting that circle are prepared correctly so your CNC machine can read and understand them and accurately cut the circle as you intended.

=== Router Bed or Machine Bed ===

The ‘bed’ identifies the part of a CNC machine where the material being machined is placed and held securely in position. For best results, the bed needs to be flat and sturdy. In most designs the bed is stationary; however there are exceptions to this where the bed moves to provide either the X or Y axis movement.

=== Sacrifice Sheet / Spoilboard ===

The spoilboard is normally a sacrificial sheet of material placed on top of the machine bed and is intended to be replaced as necessary. It protects the machine bed and allows frequent surfacing which will help to keep a truly flat surface to mount material and help maintain accuracy. This allows the stock material to be screwed down to it and the parts drilled and cut all the way through the material thickness.

=== Stepover ===

The Stepover setting found for most router bits allows you to control horizontal movement when machining areas wider than the router bit. Physically, stepover is the distance the center of the bit moves horizontally for each pass.

The Stepover is shown in the programs as both a physical distance (0.025” or 0.5mm for example) and as a percentage of bit diameter (6%, 8%, 50%, etc.). You can enter either value and the software will automatically calculate the other one for you. Typically most users refer to Stepover by its percentage value as it is a simple whole number and can easily be translated to other tool sizes for a particular task, for example when finishing setting the Stepover to be 10% of the ballnose tools diameter normally creates a reasonably finish surface.

=== Toolpath ===

A toolpath is the path created during the CAM part of your project design and represents the instructions your CNC machine will use to make the router bit move to duplicate what you have designed. In the software it is typically displayed as a set of lines which show a virtual picture of the path the tool tip will move along when the toolpath is run on the machine.

=== Vector ===

Vector is the word used to describe a 2D line, arc or curve. A vector can be used to describe almost any 2D shape.

== Instructions ==

[http://wiki.makespace.org/File:MPC6610_CNC_Router_Manual_v1.0-En.pdf Router Manual]

[[Equipment/CNC_Router/Hand_Controller|Hand Controller Look-up Guide]]

===Setting the Z Origin Using the Z0 Sensor===
''A tool that has an extremely narrow tip may break when it touches the tool sensor depending on which tool is to be used.''

1. Secure the workpiece on the bed, and place the Z0 sensor at the place where you want to set the Z origin on the workpiece. Face the surface of the Z0 sensor without the magnet facing upward.

[[image:Mill_z0.PNG]]

2. Use the handset to move the tool to the position above the sensor.

3. On the handset press OK + 8(Z-0). The tool slowly descend until it contacts the sensor. When the tool rises and stops, the setting operation is complete.

Note: It is important the tool is electrically conductive from tip to shaft, and the sensor is clean. Failure to check will cause damage to the tool and sensor.

4. Remove the sensor from the workpiece to a location where it will not interfere with future cutting operations.

==Software==

The standard software is Vectric's line of CAM software:

===VCarvePro===

[[image:Vcarvepro.png]]

VCarve Pro provides a powerful but intuitive software solution for 2D design and calculation of 2D and 2.5D toolpaths for cutting parts on a CNC Router.

The software can import 2D designs from other programs but also includes a full set of drawing and editing tools with advanced layout options such as True-Shape Nesting. The toolpath options cover all typical 2D routing operations such as Profiling, Pocketing, Auto-Inlays and Drilling as well as 2.5D strategies such as V-Carving, Prism carving, Fluting and even a decorative Texturing strategy. Each toolpath includes appropriate options to customize the settings and provide a high level of control for different types of operation. In addition all toolpaths can be previewed to show just how the part will look when it is actually cut, this allows instant feedback to allow toolpaths to be further optimized.

'''Details''': http://www.vectric.com/products/vcarve-pro.htm

'''Training Resources''': http://support.vectric.com/training-material/vcarve-pro

===Cut3D===

[[image:Vectric-cut3d.jpg|266px]]

Cut3D is a dedicated toolpath engine for CNC machining 3D models that have been designed using a 3D CAD or Graphics design product such as AutoCAD, Rhino3D, 3D Studio etc. or scanned using a laser or touch probe device. Cut3D's exceptionally easy to use interface leads you step-by-step through the process of loading a model, setting the size, interactively placing tabs to hold the job in place, calculating single, double or four sided roughing and finishing toolpaths, previewing the results and finally saving the CNC code to run on your machine.

3D Models that are too large / thick to machine because of gantry height, cutter length or limited material thickness can be 'Sliced' into separate pieces. Each slice can then be machined and the complete job assembled.

'''Details''': http://www.vectric.com/products/cut3d.html

'''Training Resources''': http://support.vectric.com/training-material/cut3d

===PhotoVCarve===

[[image:Vectric-photovcarve.gif|266px]]

PhotoVCarve creates lines of grooves that vary in width and depth to represent the detail in a photograph or image. The quality of the finished result is very dependant upon a high level of contrast between the material surface and the machined grooves. This information is very important to remember when cutting designs using the PhotoVCarve software.

PhotoVCarve machines dark areas in a photograph with wide groove and the lighter areas to have narrower ones. The software automatically calculates the toolpaths based on the cutter selected and maximum depth of groove required.

'''Details''': http://www.vectric.com/products/photovcarve.html

'''Training Resources''': http://support.vectric.com/training-material/photovcarve

== Tooling ==

=== Router Bits ===

Router bits (or cutters) are the most common type of cutter, they have two or more vertical cutting edges. These are good general purpose cutters that can be found in most DIY shops. They are the same type that you would use in a manual hand held router.

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It is important to notice that the cutters are on the edge of the body only, they do not extend to the centre of the cutter. This means the cutter CAN NOT BE USED AS A DRILL. An holes that are made by these sorts of cutters must be made by ramping the cutter to the correct depth in a sloping or spiral motion.

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<b>NEVER USE ROUTER BITS THAT HAVE BEARINGS.</b> These types of cutters are designed for manual routers where you can feel the feed back of the bearing in contact with the material being cut. A CNC device has no such feedback and will press the bearing into the material has hard as it can until something gives, i.e. the cutter breaks or much worse the spindle breaks. People found using these types of cutters on the CNC router will be BANNED! Just use the version without the bearing.

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The cutting edges should always be the lowest part of the cutter.
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=== End mills ===

'''Up Cut and Down Cut'''

Router end mills have two variants, up cut (left) and down cut (right); there is a third type, compression, but they are quite rare.

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Most cutters are up cut, which have the cutting service on the top of the flutes and as they rotate lift the chips up and away from the material being cut.

Down cut cutters have the cutting edge on the bottom of the flutes and push chips down towards the material being cut. This has the advantage of pressing the material being cut into the bed of the machine; this is especially useful for thin plastics. The other advantage is the top surface shows far less breakout and splintering, this is a big advantage for materials like laminates.

On image on the left has been cut with an up-cut end mill and the image on the right a down-cut.

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NOTE: There is a very big disadvantage to down cut end mills, and that is that they do not clear there chips effectively in blind holes. This means they need larger ramping moves to get to the correct cutting depth and if used in pockets without enough clearance, the friction can lead to burning or melting of the material being cut.

Another down side to down-cut cutters, is that when cutting pockets, the bottom surface will not be as clean as that made with an up-cut cutter, which will do a far better job of clearing the waste chips that rub between the cutter and the material with a down-cut.

== Stock Tooling ==

In order to keep a small stock of cutters for general use, the CNC Router needs to have a means of generating money. Because there is no material provided for use with the CNC Router there is no way to bring in any funds for such things. Therefore, we ask that if you use one of the communal cutters please put 50p into the CNC Router Honesty Box. This will go towards funding for replenishing stock and also for the replacement of the sacrificial bed once it gets worn out. Please email the list if a communal cutter is broken or missing, so that they can replace it with one from stock.

There will likely be 1 or two of each of the following cutters available for use, however please do not count on this being the case:

* 2.5mm square cutter - single flute
* 1/8" square cutter - single flute
* 1/8" ball cutter - 2 flute

* 6mm square cutter - 2 flute
* 6mm ball cutter - 2 flute

* engraver 0.2 30deg 1/8" 30mm length (8 of)
* engraver 0.8 30deg 1/8" 30mm length (2 of)

* 22mm 2 flute straight
* 90deg x 32mm VBit

Some Suppliers are listed below:

== Feeds & Speeds ==

What are feeds and speeds? Why are they important?

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip2jm_6aUyk&feature=c4-overview&list=UUivA7_KLKWo43tFcCkFvydw Milling machine tutorial - cutter selection, speeds and feeds]

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speeds_and_feeds Wikipedia - Speeds and feeds]

The phrase speeds and feeds (or feeds and speeds) refers to two separate velocities in machine tool practice, cutting speed and feed rate. They are often considered as a pair because of their combined effect on the cutting process. Each, however, can also be considered and analyzed in its own right.

Cutting speed (also called surface speed or simply speed) is the speed difference (relative velocity) between the cutting tool and the surface of the workpiece it is operating on. It is expressed in units of distance along the workpiece surface per unit of time, typically surface feet per minute (sfm) or meters per minute (m/min). Feed rate (also often styled as a solid compound, feedrate, or called simply feed) is the relative velocity at which the cutter is advanced along the workpiece; its vector is perpendicular to the vector of cutting speed. Feed rate units depend on the motion of the tool and workpiece; when the workpiece rotates (e.g., in turning and boring), the units are almost always distance per spindle revolution (inches per revolution [in/rev or ipr] or millimeters per revolution [mm/rev]). When the workpiece does not rotate (e.g., in milling), the units are typically distance per time (inches per minute [in/min or ipm] or millimeters per minute [mm/min]), although distance per revolution or per cutter tooth are also sometimes used.

===Spindle speed quick reference===

{| class="wikitable"
!|
!|400Hz
!|350Hz
!|300Hz
!|250Hz
!|200Hz
!|150Hz
|-
!|RPM
|24000
|21000
|18000
|15000
|12000
|9000
|-
|}

===Feed rate quick reference===

{| class="wikitable"
!|100%
!|75%
!|66%
!|50%
!|33%
!|25%
|-
!|6000
|4500
|3960
|3000
|1980
|1500
|-
!|5000
|3750
|3300
|2500
|1650
|1250
|-
!|4000
|3000
|2640
|2000
|1320
|1000
|-
!|3000
|2250
|1980
|1500
|990
|750
|-
!|2500
|1875
|1650
|1250
|825
|625
|-
!|2000
|1500
|1320
|1000
|660
|500
|-
!|1500
|1125
|990
|750
|495
|375
|-
!|1000
|750
|660
|500
|330
|250
|-
!|500
|375
|330
|250
|165
|125
|-
|}

=== Sample feed rates ===

For working out feeds and speeds, recommend http://www.cnccookbook.com/CCGWizard.

The feeds and speeds below have been tested on our machine. The 3mm cutters were single flute carbide. 2 flute HSS cutters may require different settings to avoid breakages.

{| class="wikitable"
!|MDF
!|1mm deep
!|3mm deep
!|6mm deep
!|12mm deep
|-
!|3mm Ø
|3000/24Krpm
|3000/24Krpm
|3000/24Krpm
|3000/24Krpm
|-
!|6mm Ø
|3000/24Krpm
|3000/15Krpm
|2000/13Krpm
|1500/11Krpm
|-
!|22mm Ø
|3000/5000rpm
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
!|Plywood
!|1mm deep
!|3mm deep
!|6mm deep
!|12mm deep
|-
!|3mm Ø
|2000/24Krpm
|2000/24Krpm
|2000/24Krpm
|2000/24Krpm
|-
!|6mm Ø
|3000/15Krpm
|3000/15Krpm
|1500/15Krpm
|1000/11Krpm
|-
!|22mm Ø
|3000/5Krpm
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|}

Polycarbonate:
300Hz 1600mm/min

Foamed PVC (foamex):
6mm diameter, 10mm deep pass depth, spindle 400Hz (24krpm), feed 9000mm/min.

3mm diameter, 3mm deep pass depth, 400Hz (24krpm), 9000mm/min.

Polyurethane foam:

6mm diameter, full depth pass (30mm+), 400Hz (24krpm), 9000mm/min.

3mm diameter, 6mm deep pass depth, 400Hz (24krpm), 9000mm/min.

Acetal (Delrin):

6mm Cutter, 2mm deep pass depth, spindle 150 - 180Hz, feed 3000mm/min.

1/8th or 3mm cutter, 1.5 - 2mm deep pass depth, spindle 130 - 160Hz, feed 2-3000mm/min.

== Tips & Tricks ==

= Maintenance =

The maintenance of the CNC Router is carried out by the Owners, with some basic maintenance being carried out by Users on every job.

== Maintenance Schedule ==
Every job
* Vacuum cutting dust from bed and around machine
* Sand down high points created on sacrificial bed by cutting/screwing

As required, by users
* Empty extraction bin
* check for blockages in manifold box where extraction pipes meet

Monthly
* Inspect extraction hoses for splits/ wear
* Clean guide rails (Don't oil them, it makes dust stick)
* Check level, condition and flow of cooling water and replace as necessary
* Inspect sacrificial bed, re-skim or replace as required
* Inspect cable from pendent to router
* Inspect ER11 collet nut for wear
* Inspect auto levelling probe wire
* check collet set for wear/damage
* Check USB socket on pendent and USB memory stick for splits/damage

Annual
* Check nuts on lead screws for excessive backlash and adjust if required
* Inspect all covers/structure for signs of damage, cracks etc
* Check tightness (or even presence) of screws holding covers in place
* Check CNC electronics (and PC) cabinets for dust build up and vacuum out if required
* Check feet/supports are all taking load and that the structure is level/flat
* Check motor cables aren't wearing/cracking

== Maintenance Log ==

Installed on 9th May 2013.

3/7/13: Lower spindle clamp bolts replaced with longer stainless ones, holes through tapped as original ones had stripped.
23/12/15: complete maintenance checklist completed. controller cable slightly frayed at machine end, collet nut could do with being replaced. otherwise, everything fine.

== Maintenance Shopping List ==

* Cutters
* Sacrificial Bed (1.2m x 1.2m 12mm MDF)
* ER11 collet nut
* controller cable

= Becoming an Owner/Trainer =

Becoming an '''Owner''' of a piece of Makespace equipment means that you will be responsible for the maintenance, upkeep and H&S of that equipment. You will also be responsible for running inductions and keeping the information banks (Wiki/Forum/Google Groups) maintained.

A '''Trainer''' is responsible for running inductions only but will be required to understand how the machine works in order to pass on the relevant skills. A trainer will not be required to maintain the machine but would be expected to keep an eye on its status and report any issues if they develop (as would be expected of any user).

== Steps to becoming an Owner or Trainer ==

* Step 1: Contact a current Owner who will talk you through the various responsibilities. [http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router#Owners Owners] or Forum: [http://makespace.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=89 here]
* Step 2: Sign up to a 'Train the Trainer Training' session on Meetup. It is likely one will need to be set up specially in order for you to sign up but the owner you spoke to should take care of this.
* Step 3: Complete the training to the satisfaction of the Owner/s running the sessions.
* Step 4: Have your name added to the Trainers list and set up your first solo induction session.
* Step 5: Once you are a Trainer you are eligible to become an Owner of the CNC Router. To become an Owner will simply require one further meeting with one of the current owners. This will simply be to walk through the requirements and techniques of maintaining the machine along with any other responsibilites. If the other owners are happy, you can add your name to the [http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router#Owners Owners] list.

== Train the Trainer Training ==

The first session will be fairly informal, with a look to getting more familiar with the machine and how it operates. We will walk through the Induction cheat-sheet (located on the Wiki) and discuss methods of giving attendees the information they need to use the CNC Router safely.

The follow up sessions will be arranged during the first session. The second session will include a brief look at the software, Meetup and a full dry-run induction. The third session will be an observed induction where you will be left to train 2 people (with input if necessary). Once complete you will be free to arrange as many induction sessions as you are happy to do. Although you wont be an owner of the CNC Router, if you would like to become one at this point please ask.

= Further Information =

== Hardware ==

=== Controller ===
[[File:MPC6610 CNC Router Manual v1.0-En.pdf]]

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File:CNC_Router_controller_1.jpg
File:CNC_Router_controller_2.jpg
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</gallery>

=== Z-Axis Stepper Driver ===

[[File:M542-05m.pdf‎]]

=== X and Y Axis Stepper Driver ===

[[File:MA860Hm.pdf]]

Default switch settings
* 1 - On
* 2 - Off
* 3 - On
* 4 - Off
* 5 - Off
* 6 - Off
* 7 - On
* 8 - On

=== Y Axis Stepper motor ===

86BYGH450A-06 (NEMA34 Hybid Stepper Motor, MAX torque: 495 oz-in)

* Insulation Resistant - 500V DC 100MΩ Min
* Insulation Strength - 50Hz 1Minute 500V Min
* Ambient Temperature - -20~+50 degree
* Temperature Rise - 80 Max.
* Radial Play - 0.02mm Max.
* End Play - 0.1-0.3mm
* Model: 85BYGH450A-06
* Motor dimension: 85*85*75mm
* Current/phase: 4.0A
* Voltage/phase: 2.0V
* Inductance/phase: 2.3+/-20%mH
* Resistance/phase: 0.5+/-10%ohm
* Holding torque: 3.5 N. M
* Shaft diameter: 13 mm
* Shaft length: 31.50mm
* Leading wires: 4 leading wires

=== Spindle Motor Inverter ===
YTB-S2 Series Yatai frequency converter 220v single phase 1.5Kw

== Installation ==

Installed on 9th May 2013.

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</gallery>

== Purchase ==
Full Purchase, Delivery and Installation (£?????)

== Notes ==

Guide Sheet:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cYGz0wnUzvrxfbn3HMWYuXaHnLN8-EYv9svpXcCYbBU/edit?usp=sharing

http://www.shopbottools.com/mProducts/prSstandard.htm

Equipment/CNC Model Mill/Training

2016-08-10T09:13:04Z

Robinsterling: /* Trained Users */

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/CNC_Model_Mill|CNC Model Mill]] / Training

= Roland Mill Training =

This page documents the process for being trained to use the, and the list of members who have completed that training.

== Summary ==

Training takes place in three main steps:
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)

Training on the mill is run by the mill Owners. The mill Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the mill, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the mill.

== Booking ==

Sessions are advertised on '''http://meetup.makespace.org'''
* For discussing training, or requesting additional slots if needed, use the mailing list thread: [https://groups.google.com/d/msg/cammakespace/Nvf0GPRhLAY/fkvHEQ2sDz4J Training : Roland Mill]

Notes:
* You can only be trained if you have your name allocated to a slot (groups will be restricted to four at a time, so please don't make up additional spaces)
* You must do the group and individual training on the same day

= Trained Users =

The following members of Makespace are owners of the mill, so are trained to use and teach use of the Mill:
* Paul Osborn
* Robin Sterling

The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the Mill (note, they are not qualified to train others however):
* Alexis Mather (Stephen Woolhead, 4/04/2013)
* Rachel Rayns (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Henry Gomersall (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Andrew Dunn (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Edward Imhagwe (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Kim Spence-Jones (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Chris Voth (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Chris Abri (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Joe Tapply (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Dave Ansell (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Gaye Soykok (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Martin de Selincourt (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Andy Fisher (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Mark Tillotson (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Tom Ingham(Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* David Esteves (Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* Wayne Keenan (Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* David Bebb (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Patrick Greaney (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Paul Osborn (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Adrian Carr (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* ST John (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Anne Harrison (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Maciek Piatek (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Tim Thornton (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* J. Antonio Barragan (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* John Sturdy (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Peter Provis (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Steve Upton (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Moin Ali(Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Dan Tidhar (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Jason White (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Adrian van den Heever (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Stacy ??? (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Toby Moncaster (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Arun (Jake) Rao (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Benyahmin Kidder (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* James Waldmeyer (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Alexsandar Tomic (Paul Osborn 13/12/2013)
* David Cox (Paul Osborn 13/12/2013)
* Josh Keeler (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* Armando Carlone (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* Richard Fosh (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* John Campbell (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Theo Sanderson (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Steve Jeapes (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Matt Grimes (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Harry Braviner (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Aaron Jacobsen (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Campbell McIlroy (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Peter Knight (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Steve Ogborne (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Ben Butler (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Patrick Wollner (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Paul Edgington (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Laura James (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Michael Dales (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Riccardo Gherardi (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Vincent Sanders (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Ian Mcfar (Paul Osborn 17/2/2014)
* Francisco Cordobes (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Andy Gane (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Robert Karpinski (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Mark Cheverton (Paul Osborn 24/3/2014)
* Dave H (Paul Osborn 24/3/2014)
* Eric Jones (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Neil Tan (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Peter Mottram (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Hidde-Jan Lemstra (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Diana Probst (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Martin Lenz (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Al Napp (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Owen Woods (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Rob Yates (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* Shashank Srinvasan (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* David Taylor (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* Matthew Taylor (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Rob Voisey (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Jon Baxter (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Ben Alper (Paul Osborn 15/9/2014)
* Stevan Wing (Paul Osborn 15/9/2014)
* John Sidiropoulos (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Simon West (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Alex Gee (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Zizwani Mhango (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Danny Farrant (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Stephen Paulger (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Erik Pickering (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Giovanni Orlando (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Dan Tidhar (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Robin Sterling (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Jae Turner (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Tom Parker (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Geoff Lunn (Paul Osborn 11/05/2015)
* Luke Twydell (Paul Osborn 11/05/2015)
* Roy Gwinn (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Tianheng Zhao (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Jon Green (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Frodi Jones (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Clare Harriette (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Patrick Riggs (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Fotis Georgatos (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Tobias Wenzel (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Hugo Keene (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Nicola Westgarth-Flynn (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Adam Greig (Paul Osborn 15/07/2015)
* Shareef Jalloq (Paul Osborn 15/07/2015)
* Tumi Markan (Robin Sterling 22/07/2015)
* William Morton (Robin Sterling 22/07/2015)
* Frederic Sorgeloos (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Andrew Cooke (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Stephen Harrison (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Rob Shore (Robin Sterling 04/08/2015)
* Ivo Dawkins (Robin Sterling 04/08/2015)
* Henry Begg (Robin Sterling 25/08/15)
* Daryl Stewart (Robin Sterling 25/08/15)
* Katia Dilks (Paul Osborn 02/09/15)
* Martin Prescott (Paul Osborn 02/09/15)
* Jonathan Waite (Robin Sterling 20/10/15)
* Katy Marshall (Robin Sterling 20/10/15)
* Phill Banks (Robin Sterling 07/01/16)
* Mark Radford (Robin Sterling 07/01/16)
* Mark Wainwright (Paul Osborn 13/01/16)
* Giovanni Bisutti (Paul Osborn 13/01/16)
* Jonathan Hughes (Paul Osborn 23/03/16)
* Tom Twak (Paul Osborn 23/03/16)
* Spencer Wilson (Paul Osborn 23/01/16)
* Mark Barnard (Robin Sterling 31/03/16)
* Jamie Powell (Robin Sterling 31/03/16)
* Jeremy Minton (Robin Sterling 31/03/16)
* Andrea Cipri (Paul Osborn 6/04/16)
* David Fisher (Paul Osborn 6/04/16)
* Paul Bond (Paul Osborn 6/04/16)
* Charna Hume (Robin Sterling 14/04/16)
* Dan Howard (Robin Sterling 14/04/16)
* Craig Easton (Paul Osborn 11/05/16)
* Steve Murphy (Paul Osborn 11/05/16)
* Cadu Miceli (Paul Osborn 22/06/16)
* Jonathan Woolf (Paul Osborn 22/06/16)
* Dean Kos (Paul Osborn 13/06/2016)
* Jeremy Bentham (Paul Osborn 13/06/2016)
* Eric Jones (Robin Sterling 05/07/16)
* Thomas Wagner (Robin Sterling 05/07/16)
* Mik Lamming (Robin Sterling 05/07/16)
* Nadia Bassiri (Robin Sterling 09/08/16)
* Hsin-Ling Liang (Robin Sterling 09/08/16)
* Cat Fitzpatrick (Robin Sterling 09/08/16)

= Training Cheatsheet =

The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the Mill Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion; this does not constitute and is not a substitute for the training itself.

== Group Training ==

The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-4 members at a time in a 1 hr session.

'''Mill Basics'''
* Cover the basic mechanics of an 3 axis mill.
* Explain the difference between machine co-ordinates and user co-ordinates
* Cover the different types of cutters, ball, square etc.
* Explain collets and how to change the cutter.
* Cover types of materials than can be cut on the mill, wood, plastics, '''NO METAL'''
* Cover how to fix work piece to bed.

'''VPanel'''
* Show how to move cutter around in X, Y and Z free hand
* Show how to change the rapid speed, and explain difference between low/high and steps
* Show how to set XYZ origins.
* Show how to set Z origin using sensor.
* Show how to move to set co-ordinates and make relative moves.
* Explain how to switch to G-Code load G-Code files

'''Click Mill'''
* Explain how to do basic operations such as pocket and surface.
* Cover the basic cutting parameters, such as feed rates, spindle speed, cutting in amount and path interval.

'''SRP Player'''
* File formats that can be loaded (STL/IGES/Rhino)
* Rotating imported model to correct orientation.
* Scale model if needed.
* Cover type of milling
** Surface finish
** Flat / curved
** What cutting top or top and bottom means
** Adding supports
* Explain creation of tool paths
* Set the size of the work piece and material
* Create initial tool path
* Show cutting preview and explain how it can show cutting errors by flicking between model and preview.
* Show how to edit cutting paths, change tools and cutting area and depth.
* Show margins and slope and re-generate tool paths.
* Open and show the sample project 'thing.srp' as an example of how tool paths can be tweaked to reduce cutting times and optimize support material.

'''Cut 2D'''
* Open sample project to show basics of tool paths and 3D preview.
* Refer people to the videos on the Cut2D website.

'''Q and A'''

== Individual Training Task ==

The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:

* Power machine on
* Change the current tool, demonstrating understand of the collet system and correct positioning of cutter in collet. Ensure that the cutter is not dropped.
* Position the cutter over the XY origin and set as origin in user co-ordinates.
* Set the Z origin using the sensor.
* Using the ClickMill software cut a 20x20mm pocket 5mm deep offset by 5,5mm from the origin.
* Pause the job midway through, then restart it.
* Clean machine.
* Turn off.

== Project Oversight ==

For next 2-3 projects or until they are comfortable, projects should be machine out of soft materials only such as foam, that way if a mistake is made no damage will be caused to the machine and an expensive block of material lost. If possible the newly trained user should find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes) in their first couple of projects, or any time they are unsure.

'''If in doubt ask for advice!!'''

Equipment/CNC Router/Training

2016-07-19T20:34:40Z

Robinsterling: /* Trained Users */

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/CNC_Router|CNC Router]] / Training

= CNC Router Training =

This page documents the process for being trained on the CNC Router, and the list of members who have completed that training.

== Summary ==

Training takes place in three main steps:
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)

Training on the CNC Router is run by the CNC Router Owners. The CNC Router Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the CNC Router, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the CNC Router.

== Getting onto a training session ==

Sessions are advertised on '''http://meetup.makespace.org'''
* For discussing training, or requesting additional slots, use the mailing list thread: [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/cammakespace/0aNnAEGF-5U/discussion Training : CNC Router ]

Please be patient - training is provided by volunteers who give up their free time to run sessions.

Notes:
* You can only be trained if you have your name allocated to a slot

= Owners/Trainers =

The following members of Makespace are owners and/or trainers of the CNC Router, so are trained to use and teach use of the Router:
*Stephen Woolhead - Owner
*Mark Mellors - Owner
*Dave Ansell - Owner
*David Bebb - Owner
*Jason White - Owner
*Robin Sterling - Owner
*Shareef Jalloq - Owner
*Hidde-Jan Lemstra - Owner
*Richard Lupton - Owner
*Ben Butler - Trainer

*Chris Abri - (Past Member)

= Post Training Email =

Congratulations on completing your induction for the CNC Router.

Here are some useful links and further information to help you get going.

General router details can be found here: http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router

Before using the machine please make sure you have read the health and safety notes: http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router#Health_and_Safety

A few reminders:

You must not use the machine if you are the only member in the space.

Router cutters that have bearings on the end - like the one below, can not and must not be used!
<br>
[[File:25845_P.jpg]]

Please supply 50p into the red honesty box if you are using Makespace cutters - this helps us to maintain a supply of good cutters for you to use and goes towards the upkeep of the machine.

Please get in touch with the owners if you have a question or problem: http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router#Owners

We recommend that you check the Makespace google group to see what's going on: https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!forum/cammakespace

Please report any issues to the group here: https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!topic/cammakespace/rkchD7VqM2c%5B1-25%5D

Please leave the router in a clean state when you have finished - Be awesome - leave it better than you found it :)

Be safe and enjoy.

= Trained Users =

The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the CNC Router (note, they are not qualified to train others however):
* Paul Osborn (Stephen Woolhead 1/7/13)
* Adrian Carr (Stephen Woolhead 1/7/13)
* Tobias Roberts (Stephen Woolhead 1/7/13)
* Damien Guihen (Mark Mellors 3/7/13)
* Steve Kelly (Mark Mellors 3/7/13)
* Milosch Meriac (Chris Abri 3/7/13)
* Jake Young (Chris Abri 3/7/13)
* Martin de Selincourt (Chris Abri 3/7/13)
* J. Antonio Barragan (Chris Abri 8/7/13)
* Toby Moncaster (Chris Abri 8/7/13)
* Shareef Jalloq (Chris Abri 8/7/13)
* Josh Keeler (Mark Mellors 9/7/13)
* Marko Cosic (Mark Mellors 9/7/13)
* Diana Probst (Mark Mellors 9/7/13)
* Ben Evans (Stephen Woolhead 9/7/13)
* Rachel Rayns (Stephen Woolhead 9/7/13)
* Mat Cook (Stephen Woolhead 9/7/13)
* Roeland Schumacher (Chris Abri 11/7/13)
* James Waldmeyer (Chris Abri 11/7/13)
* Peter Mottram (Chris Abri 11/7/13)
* Ajith Shadakshari (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Mark Tillotson (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Ben Alper (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Indy Wilkhu (Chris Abri 25/7/13)
* Matthew Ireland (Chris Abri 25/7/13)
* Pop Sharma (Chris Abri 25/7/13)
* Nick Johnson (David Bebb 30/05/13)
* Brian Corteil (David Bebb 30/07/13)
* Dan Tidhar (David Bebb 30/07/13)
* Ward Hills (David Bebb 30/07/13)
* Kevin Maloney (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Andrew Lipson (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Chris Wilson (Mark Mellors 1/8/13)
* Richard Mitchell (Mark Mellors 1/8/13)
* Adrian van den Heever (Mark Mellors 1/8/13)
* Benyahmin Kidder (Chris Abri 8/8/13)
* Andrew Dunn (Chris Abri 8/8/13)
* Robert Hoff (Chris Abri 8/8/13)
* Edward Imhagwe (Mark Mellors 15/8/13)
* Lewis Williams (Mark Mellors 15/8/13)
* Vincent Sanders (Mark Mellors 15/8/13)
* Andy Fisher (Mark Mellors 22/08/13)
* Daniel Garden (Mark Mellors 22/08/13)
* ST John (Mark Mellors 29/08/13)
* Matt Harvey (Mark Mellors 29/08/13)
* Michael Thomas (Mark Mellors 29/08/13)
* Alexis Mather (Mark Mellors 5/09/13)
* Chris Stanley (Mark Mellors 5/09/13)
* Jon Wood (Mark Mellors 5/09/13)
* Harry Braviner (Mark Mellors 12/09/13)
* Jason White (Mark Mellors 12/09/13)
* Jon Callan (Mark Mellors 12/09/13)
* Marco Aita (Chris Abri 19/09/13)
* Ed Herbert (Chris Abri 19/09/13)
* John Simm (Chris Abri 19/09/13)
* Chris Voth (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Pete Woodhouse (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Fergus Riche (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Mark Roberts (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Katia Dilks (Chris Abri 14/11/13)
* Tim Dilks (Chris Abri 14/11/13)
* Theo Sanderson (Chris Abri 14/11/13)
* Esther Leighton (Chris Abri 09/01/14)
* Aleksandar Tomic (Chris Abri 09/01/14)
* Benjamin Butler (Chris Abri 13/02/14)
* Jon Aas (Chris Abri 04/03/14)
* Mark Cheverton (Ben Butler 25/03/14)
* Andrew Gale (Ben Butler 01/04/14)
* Robert Karpinski (Ben Butler 01/04/14)
* Shelagh Shepherd (Ben Butler 01/04/14)
* Paul Edgington (Jason White 02/04/14)
* Paco Cordobes (Jason White 02/04/14)
* Rob Voisey (Jason White 09/04/14)
* Riccardo Gherardi (Jason White 09/04/14)
* Rick Hamilton (Jason White 14/04/14)
* Thomas Keller (Jason White 14/04/14)
* Martin Lenz (Ben Butler 15/05/14)
* Alberto Santos (Mark Mellors 22/05/14)
* James Hutton (Mark Mellors 22/05/14)
* Innes Edridge (Mark Mellors 22/05/14)
* Paul Holland (Chris Abri 17/06/14)
* Maciek Piatek (Chris Abri 17/06/14)
* Matthew Taylor (Chris Abri 17/06/14)
* Shashank (Jason White 23/06/14)
* Tim Rowsell (Jason White 23/06/14)
* Owen Woods (Jason White 23/06/14)
* Alexandra Grigore (Chris Abri 15/07/14)
* Richard Armstrong (Chris Abri 15/07/14)
* David Taylor (Chris Abri 15/07/14)
* Al Napp (Jason White 19/08/14)
* Jon Baxter (Jason White 19/08/14)
* Graeham Douglas (Chris Abri 16/9/14)
* Stevan Wing (Chris Abri 16/9/14)
* Rick Lupton (Jason White 29/10/14)
* Milosz (Jason White 29/10/14)
* Erik Pickering (Jason White 09/01/15)
* Luke Twydell (Jason White 09/01/15)
* Jae Turner (Jason White 09/01/15)
* John Sidiropoulos (Jason White 30/01/15)
* Andrei Ruskuc (Jason White 30/01/15)
* Tom Parker (Jason White 30/01/15)
* Phil McArthur (Jason White 30/01/15)
* John Mead (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Adam Mulligan (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Zachary Beer (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Ed Robertson (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Robin Sterling (Jason White 27/03/15)
* Kristien De Clercq (Jason White 27/03/15)
* Simon Birrell (Jason White 27/03/15)
* B Goodall (Jason White 27/03/15)
* Marcin Izo (Jason White 12/06/15)
* William Morton (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Abi (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Jack Brewster (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Scion (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Henry (Jason White 17/06/15)
* Ian Mc(Jason White 17/06/15)
* Kham Ali(Jason White 17/06/15)
* Julius Schmidt(Jason White 17/06/15)
* Brian Starkey (Jason White 21/08/15)
* Andrew Cooke (Jason White 21/08/15)
* Phill Banks (Jason White 21/08/15)
* David Horsnell (Jason White 21/08/15)
* Robert Meadows (Robin Sterling 19/11/15)
* Robyn Kerrison (Robin Sterling 19/11/15)
* Greg Matthews (Robin Sterling 19/11/15)
* Stephen Harrison (Jason White 09/01/16)
* William Deeks (Jason White 21/08/15 09/01/16)
* David Haines (Jason White 21/08/15 09/01/16)
* Hugo Keene (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Giovanni Bisotti (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Alex Gee (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Mark Radford (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Jonathan Waite (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Cong Cong Bo (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Matt Wayland (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Nick Garner (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Jenny Molloy (Robin Sterling 14/06/16)
* Craig Richardson (Robin Sterling 14/06/16)
* Thomas Grant (Robin Sterling 14/06/16)
* Mik Lamming (Robin Sterling 12/07/16)
* Adrien ? (Robin Sterling 12/07/16)
* Jonathon Woolf (Robin Sterling 12/07/16)
* Michael Schmid (Robin Sterling 19/07/16)
* Bogdan ? (Robin Sterling 19/07/16)
* Ben Wheatley (Robin Sterling 19/07/16)

= Training Cheat sheet =

The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the CNC Router Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion is included on this page; this does not constitute and is not a substitute for the training itself.

== Group Training ==

The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-4 members at a time in a 1 hr session.

'''Introduction/walk around'''
* Extraction
* Water Cooler system
* Machine Bed
* Router – Collets - Cutters (Mention 50p for maintenance costs if using Makespace Cutters)
* Gantry/Moving Parts
* PC & Software Locations
* Material Storage
* Hand controller -[[Equipment/CNC_Router/Hand_Controller|Hand Controller Guide]]

'''Health & Safety'''

Risks
* Dust
* Noise
* Fire
* Trapping
* Burns
* Loss of Limb or Digit

PPE

* Ear Defenders
* Safety Goggles
* Common Sense Hat!

'''Machine Startup & Positioning'''
* Check handset is attached properly
* Power up main switch
* Check Water Pump
* Check extractor is functional and not full
* Check handset says “Datum?” (if not, reset E.Stop)
* Click “OK” ensuring no obstructions. (Machine will go to X0 Y0 Z+Max)
* Check spindle is safe and functioning correctly.

'''Job Setup – Demo piece'''
* Workholding, Clamping and work positioning
* Tool Selection & Collet sizes
* Zero work
* Load G-Code directly onto USB stick from PC(no sub-directories)
* Place USB stick into Hand Controller
* Select and run job at desired feedrates

Do Not Leave The Machine Unattended While Running A Job! However Long It Takes.

== Individual Training Task ==

The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:

Task
* Make a.....

Steps
* Set individual to work, don't prompt but do answer questions (or pose if needed)
* Talk through design once done, question/check things etc
* Proceed to routing (watch carefully all steps)
* Ask to stop job/restart, question escalation process

Assuming all ok:
* Get them to read the health and safety notes about operation and materials
* Add to the trained member list!

== Project Oversight ==

For next 2-3 projects, ensure member will find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes)

Equipment/CNC Model Mill/Training

2016-07-19T20:29:54Z

Robinsterling: /* Trained Users */

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/CNC_Model_Mill|CNC Model Mill]] / Training

= Roland Mill Training =

This page documents the process for being trained to use the, and the list of members who have completed that training.

== Summary ==

Training takes place in three main steps:
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)

Training on the mill is run by the mill Owners. The mill Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the mill, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the mill.

== Booking ==

Sessions are advertised on '''http://meetup.makespace.org'''
* For discussing training, or requesting additional slots if needed, use the mailing list thread: [https://groups.google.com/d/msg/cammakespace/Nvf0GPRhLAY/fkvHEQ2sDz4J Training : Roland Mill]

Notes:
* You can only be trained if you have your name allocated to a slot (groups will be restricted to four at a time, so please don't make up additional spaces)
* You must do the group and individual training on the same day

= Trained Users =

The following members of Makespace are owners of the mill, so are trained to use and teach use of the Mill:
* Paul Osborn
* Robin Sterling

The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the Mill (note, they are not qualified to train others however):
* Alexis Mather (Stephen Woolhead, 4/04/2013)
* Rachel Rayns (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Henry Gomersall (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Andrew Dunn (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Edward Imhagwe (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Kim Spence-Jones (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Chris Voth (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Chris Abri (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Joe Tapply (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Dave Ansell (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Gaye Soykok (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Martin de Selincourt (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Andy Fisher (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Mark Tillotson (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Tom Ingham(Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* David Esteves (Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* Wayne Keenan (Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* David Bebb (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Patrick Greaney (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Paul Osborn (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Adrian Carr (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* ST John (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Anne Harrison (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Maciek Piatek (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Tim Thornton (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* J. Antonio Barragan (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* John Sturdy (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Peter Provis (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Steve Upton (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Moin Ali(Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Dan Tidhar (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Jason White (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Adrian van den Heever (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Stacy ??? (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Toby Moncaster (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Arun (Jake) Rao (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Benyahmin Kidder (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* James Waldmeyer (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Alexsandar Tomic (Paul Osborn 13/12/2013)
* David Cox (Paul Osborn 13/12/2013)
* Josh Keeler (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* Armando Carlone (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* Richard Fosh (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* John Campbell (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Theo Sanderson (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Steve Jeapes (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Matt Grimes (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Harry Braviner (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Aaron Jacobsen (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Campbell McIlroy (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Peter Knight (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Steve Ogborne (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Ben Butler (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Patrick Wollner (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Paul Edgington (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Laura James (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Michael Dales (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Riccardo Gherardi (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Vincent Sanders (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Ian Mcfar (Paul Osborn 17/2/2014)
* Francisco Cordobes (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Andy Gane (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Robert Karpinski (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Mark Cheverton (Paul Osborn 24/3/2014)
* Dave H (Paul Osborn 24/3/2014)
* Eric Jones (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Neil Tan (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Peter Mottram (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Hidde-Jan Lemstra (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Diana Probst (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Martin Lenz (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Al Napp (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Owen Woods (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Rob Yates (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* Shashank Srinvasan (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* David Taylor (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* Matthew Taylor (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Rob Voisey (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Jon Baxter (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Ben Alper (Paul Osborn 15/9/2014)
* Stevan Wing (Paul Osborn 15/9/2014)
* John Sidiropoulos (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Simon West (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Alex Gee (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Zizwani Mhango (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Danny Farrant (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Stephen Paulger (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Erik Pickering (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Giovanni Orlando (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Dan Tidhar (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Robin Sterling (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Jae Turner (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Tom Parker (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Geoff Lunn (Paul Osborn 11/05/2015)
* Luke Twydell (Paul Osborn 11/05/2015)
* Roy Gwinn (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Tianheng Zhao (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Jon Green (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Frodi Jones (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Clare Harriette (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Patrick Riggs (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Fotis Georgatos (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Tobias Wenzel (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Hugo Keene (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Nicola Westgarth-Flynn (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Adam Greig (Paul Osborn 15/07/2015)
* Shareef Jalloq (Paul Osborn 15/07/2015)
* Tumi Markan (Robin Sterling 22/07/2015)
* William Morton (Robin Sterling 22/07/2015)
* Frederic Sorgeloos (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Andrew Cooke (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Stephen Harrison (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Rob Shore (Robin Sterling 04/08/2015)
* Ivo Dawkins (Robin Sterling 04/08/2015)
* Henry Begg (Robin Sterling 25/08/15)
* Daryl Stewart (Robin Sterling 25/08/15)
* Katia Dilks (Paul Osborn 02/09/15)
* Martin Prescott (Paul Osborn 02/09/15)
* Jonathan Waite (Robin Sterling 20/10/15)
* Katy Marshall (Robin Sterling 20/10/15)
* Phill Banks (Robin Sterling 07/01/16)
* Mark Radford (Robin Sterling 07/01/16)
* Mark Wainwright (Paul Osborn 13/01/16)
* Giovanni Bisutti (Paul Osborn 13/01/16)
* Jonathan Hughes (Paul Osborn 23/03/16)
* Tom Twak (Paul Osborn 23/03/16)
* Spencer Wilson (Paul Osborn 23/01/16)
* Mark Barnard (Robin Sterling 31/03/16)
* Jamie Powell (Robin Sterling 31/03/16)
* Jeremy Minton (Robin Sterling 31/03/16)
* Andrea Cipri (Paul Osborn 6/04/16)
* David Fisher (Paul Osborn 6/04/16)
* Paul Bond (Paul Osborn 6/04/16)
* Charna Hume (Robin Sterling 14/04/16)
* Dan Howard (Robin Sterling 14/04/16)
* Craig Easton (Paul Osborn 11/05/16)
* Steve Murphy (Paul Osborn 11/05/16)
* Cadu Miceli (Paul Osborn 22/06/16)
* Jonathan Woolf (Paul Osborn 22/06/16)
* Dean Kos (Paul Osborn 13/06/2016)
* Jeremy Bentham (Paul Osborn 13/06/2016)
* Eric Jones (Robin Sterling 05/07/16)
* Thomas Wagner (Robin Sterling 05/07/16)
* Mik Lamming (Robin Sterling 05/07/16)

= Training Cheatsheet =

The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the Mill Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion; this does not constitute and is not a substitute for the training itself.

== Group Training ==

The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-4 members at a time in a 1 hr session.

'''Mill Basics'''
* Cover the basic mechanics of an 3 axis mill.
* Explain the difference between machine co-ordinates and user co-ordinates
* Cover the different types of cutters, ball, square etc.
* Explain collets and how to change the cutter.
* Cover types of materials than can be cut on the mill, wood, plastics, '''NO METAL'''
* Cover how to fix work piece to bed.

'''VPanel'''
* Show how to move cutter around in X, Y and Z free hand
* Show how to change the rapid speed, and explain difference between low/high and steps
* Show how to set XYZ origins.
* Show how to set Z origin using sensor.
* Show how to move to set co-ordinates and make relative moves.
* Explain how to switch to G-Code load G-Code files

'''Click Mill'''
* Explain how to do basic operations such as pocket and surface.
* Cover the basic cutting parameters, such as feed rates, spindle speed, cutting in amount and path interval.

'''SRP Player'''
* File formats that can be loaded (STL/IGES/Rhino)
* Rotating imported model to correct orientation.
* Scale model if needed.
* Cover type of milling
** Surface finish
** Flat / curved
** What cutting top or top and bottom means
** Adding supports
* Explain creation of tool paths
* Set the size of the work piece and material
* Create initial tool path
* Show cutting preview and explain how it can show cutting errors by flicking between model and preview.
* Show how to edit cutting paths, change tools and cutting area and depth.
* Show margins and slope and re-generate tool paths.
* Open and show the sample project 'thing.srp' as an example of how tool paths can be tweaked to reduce cutting times and optimize support material.

'''Cut 2D'''
* Open sample project to show basics of tool paths and 3D preview.
* Refer people to the videos on the Cut2D website.

'''Q and A'''

== Individual Training Task ==

The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:

* Power machine on
* Change the current tool, demonstrating understand of the collet system and correct positioning of cutter in collet. Ensure that the cutter is not dropped.
* Position the cutter over the XY origin and set as origin in user co-ordinates.
* Set the Z origin using the sensor.
* Using the ClickMill software cut a 20x20mm pocket 5mm deep offset by 5,5mm from the origin.
* Pause the job midway through, then restart it.
* Clean machine.
* Turn off.

== Project Oversight ==

For next 2-3 projects or until they are comfortable, projects should be machine out of soft materials only such as foam, that way if a mistake is made no damage will be caused to the machine and an expensive block of material lost. If possible the newly trained user should find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes) in their first couple of projects, or any time they are unsure.

'''If in doubt ask for advice!!'''

Equipment/CNC Router/Training

2016-07-19T20:26:44Z

Robinsterling: /* Trained Users */

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/CNC_Router|CNC Router]] / Training

= CNC Router Training =

This page documents the process for being trained on the CNC Router, and the list of members who have completed that training.

== Summary ==

Training takes place in three main steps:
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)

Training on the CNC Router is run by the CNC Router Owners. The CNC Router Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the CNC Router, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the CNC Router.

== Getting onto a training session ==

Sessions are advertised on '''http://meetup.makespace.org'''
* For discussing training, or requesting additional slots, use the mailing list thread: [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/cammakespace/0aNnAEGF-5U/discussion Training : CNC Router ]

Please be patient - training is provided by volunteers who give up their free time to run sessions.

Notes:
* You can only be trained if you have your name allocated to a slot

= Owners/Trainers =

The following members of Makespace are owners and/or trainers of the CNC Router, so are trained to use and teach use of the Router:
*Stephen Woolhead - Owner
*Mark Mellors - Owner
*Dave Ansell - Owner
*David Bebb - Owner
*Jason White - Owner
*Robin Sterling - Owner
*Shareef Jalloq - Owner
*Hidde-Jan Lemstra - Owner
*Richard Lupton - Owner
*Ben Butler - Trainer

*Chris Abri - (Past Member)

= Post Training Email =

Congratulations on completing your induction for the CNC Router.

Here are some useful links and further information to help you get going.

General router details can be found here: http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router

Before using the machine please make sure you have read the health and safety notes: http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router#Health_and_Safety

A few reminders:

You must not use the machine if you are the only member in the space.

Router cutters that have bearings on the end - like the one below, can not and must not be used!
<br>
[[File:25845_P.jpg]]

Please supply 50p into the red honesty box if you are using Makespace cutters - this helps us to maintain a supply of good cutters for you to use and goes towards the upkeep of the machine.

Please get in touch with the owners if you have a question or problem: http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router#Owners

We recommend that you check the Makespace google group to see what's going on: https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!forum/cammakespace

Please report any issues to the group here: https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!topic/cammakespace/rkchD7VqM2c%5B1-25%5D

Please leave the router in a clean state when you have finished - Be awesome - leave it better than you found it :)

Be safe and enjoy.

= Trained Users =

The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the CNC Router (note, they are not qualified to train others however):
* Paul Osborn (Stephen Woolhead 1/7/13)
* Adrian Carr (Stephen Woolhead 1/7/13)
* Tobias Roberts (Stephen Woolhead 1/7/13)
* Damien Guihen (Mark Mellors 3/7/13)
* Steve Kelly (Mark Mellors 3/7/13)
* Milosch Meriac (Chris Abri 3/7/13)
* Jake Young (Chris Abri 3/7/13)
* Martin de Selincourt (Chris Abri 3/7/13)
* J. Antonio Barragan (Chris Abri 8/7/13)
* Toby Moncaster (Chris Abri 8/7/13)
* Shareef Jalloq (Chris Abri 8/7/13)
* Josh Keeler (Mark Mellors 9/7/13)
* Marko Cosic (Mark Mellors 9/7/13)
* Diana Probst (Mark Mellors 9/7/13)
* Ben Evans (Stephen Woolhead 9/7/13)
* Rachel Rayns (Stephen Woolhead 9/7/13)
* Mat Cook (Stephen Woolhead 9/7/13)
* Roeland Schumacher (Chris Abri 11/7/13)
* James Waldmeyer (Chris Abri 11/7/13)
* Peter Mottram (Chris Abri 11/7/13)
* Ajith Shadakshari (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Mark Tillotson (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Ben Alper (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Indy Wilkhu (Chris Abri 25/7/13)
* Matthew Ireland (Chris Abri 25/7/13)
* Pop Sharma (Chris Abri 25/7/13)
* Nick Johnson (David Bebb 30/05/13)
* Brian Corteil (David Bebb 30/07/13)
* Dan Tidhar (David Bebb 30/07/13)
* Ward Hills (David Bebb 30/07/13)
* Kevin Maloney (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Andrew Lipson (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Chris Wilson (Mark Mellors 1/8/13)
* Richard Mitchell (Mark Mellors 1/8/13)
* Adrian van den Heever (Mark Mellors 1/8/13)
* Benyahmin Kidder (Chris Abri 8/8/13)
* Andrew Dunn (Chris Abri 8/8/13)
* Robert Hoff (Chris Abri 8/8/13)
* Edward Imhagwe (Mark Mellors 15/8/13)
* Lewis Williams (Mark Mellors 15/8/13)
* Vincent Sanders (Mark Mellors 15/8/13)
* Andy Fisher (Mark Mellors 22/08/13)
* Daniel Garden (Mark Mellors 22/08/13)
* ST John (Mark Mellors 29/08/13)
* Matt Harvey (Mark Mellors 29/08/13)
* Michael Thomas (Mark Mellors 29/08/13)
* Alexis Mather (Mark Mellors 5/09/13)
* Chris Stanley (Mark Mellors 5/09/13)
* Jon Wood (Mark Mellors 5/09/13)
* Harry Braviner (Mark Mellors 12/09/13)
* Jason White (Mark Mellors 12/09/13)
* Jon Callan (Mark Mellors 12/09/13)
* Marco Aita (Chris Abri 19/09/13)
* Ed Herbert (Chris Abri 19/09/13)
* John Simm (Chris Abri 19/09/13)
* Chris Voth (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Pete Woodhouse (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Fergus Riche (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Mark Roberts (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Katia Dilks (Chris Abri 14/11/13)
* Tim Dilks (Chris Abri 14/11/13)
* Theo Sanderson (Chris Abri 14/11/13)
* Esther Leighton (Chris Abri 09/01/14)
* Aleksandar Tomic (Chris Abri 09/01/14)
* Benjamin Butler (Chris Abri 13/02/14)
* Jon Aas (Chris Abri 04/03/14)
* Mark Cheverton (Ben Butler 25/03/14)
* Andrew Gale (Ben Butler 01/04/14)
* Robert Karpinski (Ben Butler 01/04/14)
* Shelagh Shepherd (Ben Butler 01/04/14)
* Paul Edgington (Jason White 02/04/14)
* Paco Cordobes (Jason White 02/04/14)
* Rob Voisey (Jason White 09/04/14)
* Riccardo Gherardi (Jason White 09/04/14)
* Rick Hamilton (Jason White 14/04/14)
* Thomas Keller (Jason White 14/04/14)
* Martin Lenz (Ben Butler 15/05/14)
* Alberto Santos (Mark Mellors 22/05/14)
* James Hutton (Mark Mellors 22/05/14)
* Innes Edridge (Mark Mellors 22/05/14)
* Paul Holland (Chris Abri 17/06/14)
* Maciek Piatek (Chris Abri 17/06/14)
* Matthew Taylor (Chris Abri 17/06/14)
* Shashank (Jason White 23/06/14)
* Tim Rowsell (Jason White 23/06/14)
* Owen Woods (Jason White 23/06/14)
* Alexandra Grigore (Chris Abri 15/07/14)
* Richard Armstrong (Chris Abri 15/07/14)
* David Taylor (Chris Abri 15/07/14)
* Al Napp (Jason White 19/08/14)
* Jon Baxter (Jason White 19/08/14)
* Graeham Douglas (Chris Abri 16/9/14)
* Stevan Wing (Chris Abri 16/9/14)
* Rick Lupton (Jason White 29/10/14)
* Milosz (Jason White 29/10/14)
* Erik Pickering (Jason White 09/01/15)
* Luke Twydell (Jason White 09/01/15)
* Jae Turner (Jason White 09/01/15)
* John Sidiropoulos (Jason White 30/01/15)
* Andrei Ruskuc (Jason White 30/01/15)
* Tom Parker (Jason White 30/01/15)
* Phil McArthur (Jason White 30/01/15)
* John Mead (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Adam Mulligan (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Zachary Beer (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Ed Robertson (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Robin Sterling (Jason White 27/03/15)
* Kristien De Clercq (Jason White 27/03/15)
* Simon Birrell (Jason White 27/03/15)
* B Goodall (Jason White 27/03/15)
* Marcin Izo (Jason White 12/06/15)
* William Morton (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Abi (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Jack Brewster (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Scion (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Henry (Jason White 17/06/15)
* Ian Mc(Jason White 17/06/15)
* Kham Ali(Jason White 17/06/15)
* Julius Schmidt(Jason White 17/06/15)
* Brian Starkey (Jason White 21/08/15)
* Andrew Cooke (Jason White 21/08/15)
* Phill Banks (Jason White 21/08/15)
* David Horsnell (Jason White 21/08/15)
* Robert Meadows (Robin Sterling 19/11/15)
* Robyn Kerrison (Robin Sterling 19/11/15)
* Greg Matthews (Robin Sterling 19/11/15)
* Stephen Harrison (Jason White 09/01/16)
* William Deeks (Jason White 21/08/15 09/01/16)
* David Haines (Jason White 21/08/15 09/01/16)
* Hugo Keene (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Giovanni Bisotti (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Alex Gee (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Mark Radford (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Jonathan Waite (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Cong Cong Bo (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Matt Wayland (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Nick Garner (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Jenny Molloy (Robin Sterling 14/06/16)
* Craig Richardson (Robin Sterling 14/06/16)
* Thomas Grant (Robin Sterling 14/06/16)
* Mik Lamming (Robin Sterling 12/07/16)
* Adrien ? (Robin Sterling 12/07/16)
* Jonathon ? (Robin Sterling 12/07/16)
* Michael Schmid (Robin Sterling 19/07/16)
* Bogdan ? (Robin Sterling 19/07/16)
* Ben Wheatley (Robin Sterling 19/07/16)

= Training Cheat sheet =

The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the CNC Router Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion is included on this page; this does not constitute and is not a substitute for the training itself.

== Group Training ==

The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-4 members at a time in a 1 hr session.

'''Introduction/walk around'''
* Extraction
* Water Cooler system
* Machine Bed
* Router – Collets - Cutters (Mention 50p for maintenance costs if using Makespace Cutters)
* Gantry/Moving Parts
* PC & Software Locations
* Material Storage
* Hand controller -[[Equipment/CNC_Router/Hand_Controller|Hand Controller Guide]]

'''Health & Safety'''

Risks
* Dust
* Noise
* Fire
* Trapping
* Burns
* Loss of Limb or Digit

PPE

* Ear Defenders
* Safety Goggles
* Common Sense Hat!

'''Machine Startup & Positioning'''
* Check handset is attached properly
* Power up main switch
* Check Water Pump
* Check extractor is functional and not full
* Check handset says “Datum?” (if not, reset E.Stop)
* Click “OK” ensuring no obstructions. (Machine will go to X0 Y0 Z+Max)
* Check spindle is safe and functioning correctly.

'''Job Setup – Demo piece'''
* Workholding, Clamping and work positioning
* Tool Selection & Collet sizes
* Zero work
* Load G-Code directly onto USB stick from PC(no sub-directories)
* Place USB stick into Hand Controller
* Select and run job at desired feedrates

Do Not Leave The Machine Unattended While Running A Job! However Long It Takes.

== Individual Training Task ==

The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:

Task
* Make a.....

Steps
* Set individual to work, don't prompt but do answer questions (or pose if needed)
* Talk through design once done, question/check things etc
* Proceed to routing (watch carefully all steps)
* Ask to stop job/restart, question escalation process

Assuming all ok:
* Get them to read the health and safety notes about operation and materials
* Add to the trained member list!

== Project Oversight ==

For next 2-3 projects, ensure member will find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes)

Equipment/CNC Router/Training

2016-06-14T20:59:28Z

Robinsterling: /* Trained Users */

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/CNC_Router|CNC Router]] / Training

= CNC Router Training =

This page documents the process for being trained on the CNC Router, and the list of members who have completed that training.

== Summary ==

Training takes place in three main steps:
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)

Training on the CNC Router is run by the CNC Router Owners. The CNC Router Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the CNC Router, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the CNC Router.

== Getting onto a training session ==

Sessions are advertised on '''http://meetup.makespace.org'''
* For discussing training, or requesting additional slots, use the mailing list thread: [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/cammakespace/0aNnAEGF-5U/discussion Training : CNC Router ]

Please be patient - training is provided by volunteers who give up their free time to run sessions.

Notes:
* You can only be trained if you have your name allocated to a slot

= Owners/Trainers =

The following members of Makespace are owners and/or trainers of the CNC Router, so are trained to use and teach use of the Router:
*Stephen Woolhead - Owner
*Mark Mellors - Owner
*Dave Ansell - Owner
*David Bebb - Owner
*Jason White - Owner
*Robin Sterling - Owner
*Shareef Jalloq - Owner
*Hidde-Jan Lemstra - Owner
*Richard Lupton - Owner
*Ben Butler - Trainer

*Chris Abri - (Past Member)

= Post Training Email =

Congratulations on completing your induction for the CNC Router.

Here are some useful links and further information to help you get going.

General router details can be found here: http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router

Before using the machine please make sure you have read the health and safety notes: http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router#Health_and_Safety

A few reminders:

You must not use the machine if you are the only member in the space.

Router cutters that have bearings on the end - like the one below, can not and must not be used!
<br>
[[File:25845_P.jpg]]

Please supply 50p into the red honesty box if you are using Makespace cutters - this helps us to maintain a supply of good cutters for you to use and goes towards the upkeep of the machine.

Please get in touch with the owners if you have a question or problem: http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router#Owners

We recommend that you check the Makespace google group to see what's going on: https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!forum/cammakespace

Please report any issues to the group here: https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!topic/cammakespace/rkchD7VqM2c%5B1-25%5D

Please leave the router in a clean state when you have finished - Be awesome - leave it better than you found it :)

Be safe and enjoy.

= Trained Users =

The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the CNC Router (note, they are not qualified to train others however):
* Paul Osborn (Stephen Woolhead 1/7/13)
* Adrian Carr (Stephen Woolhead 1/7/13)
* Tobias Roberts (Stephen Woolhead 1/7/13)
* Damien Guihen (Mark Mellors 3/7/13)
* Steve Kelly (Mark Mellors 3/7/13)
* Milosch Meriac (Chris Abri 3/7/13)
* Jake Young (Chris Abri 3/7/13)
* Martin de Selincourt (Chris Abri 3/7/13)
* J. Antonio Barragan (Chris Abri 8/7/13)
* Toby Moncaster (Chris Abri 8/7/13)
* Shareef Jalloq (Chris Abri 8/7/13)
* Josh Keeler (Mark Mellors 9/7/13)
* Marko Cosic (Mark Mellors 9/7/13)
* Diana Probst (Mark Mellors 9/7/13)
* Ben Evans (Stephen Woolhead 9/7/13)
* Rachel Rayns (Stephen Woolhead 9/7/13)
* Mat Cook (Stephen Woolhead 9/7/13)
* Roeland Schumacher (Chris Abri 11/7/13)
* James Waldmeyer (Chris Abri 11/7/13)
* Peter Mottram (Chris Abri 11/7/13)
* Ajith Shadakshari (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Mark Tillotson (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Ben Alper (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Indy Wilkhu (Chris Abri 25/7/13)
* Matthew Ireland (Chris Abri 25/7/13)
* Pop Sharma (Chris Abri 25/7/13)
* Nick Johnson (David Bebb 30/05/13)
* Brian Corteil (David Bebb 30/07/13)
* Dan Tidhar (David Bebb 30/07/13)
* Ward Hills (David Bebb 30/07/13)
* Kevin Maloney (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Andrew Lipson (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Chris Wilson (Mark Mellors 1/8/13)
* Richard Mitchell (Mark Mellors 1/8/13)
* Adrian van den Heever (Mark Mellors 1/8/13)
* Benyahmin Kidder (Chris Abri 8/8/13)
* Andrew Dunn (Chris Abri 8/8/13)
* Robert Hoff (Chris Abri 8/8/13)
* Edward Imhagwe (Mark Mellors 15/8/13)
* Lewis Williams (Mark Mellors 15/8/13)
* Vincent Sanders (Mark Mellors 15/8/13)
* Andy Fisher (Mark Mellors 22/08/13)
* Daniel Garden (Mark Mellors 22/08/13)
* ST John (Mark Mellors 29/08/13)
* Matt Harvey (Mark Mellors 29/08/13)
* Michael Thomas (Mark Mellors 29/08/13)
* Alexis Mather (Mark Mellors 5/09/13)
* Chris Stanley (Mark Mellors 5/09/13)
* Jon Wood (Mark Mellors 5/09/13)
* Harry Braviner (Mark Mellors 12/09/13)
* Jason White (Mark Mellors 12/09/13)
* Jon Callan (Mark Mellors 12/09/13)
* Marco Aita (Chris Abri 19/09/13)
* Ed Herbert (Chris Abri 19/09/13)
* John Simm (Chris Abri 19/09/13)
* Chris Voth (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Pete Woodhouse (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Fergus Riche (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Mark Roberts (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Katia Dilks (Chris Abri 14/11/13)
* Tim Dilks (Chris Abri 14/11/13)
* Theo Sanderson (Chris Abri 14/11/13)
* Esther Leighton (Chris Abri 09/01/14)
* Aleksandar Tomic (Chris Abri 09/01/14)
* Benjamin Butler (Chris Abri 13/02/14)
* Jon Aas (Chris Abri 04/03/14)
* Mark Cheverton (Ben Butler 25/03/14)
* Andrew Gale (Ben Butler 01/04/14)
* Robert Karpinski (Ben Butler 01/04/14)
* Shelagh Shepherd (Ben Butler 01/04/14)
* Paul Edgington (Jason White 02/04/14)
* Paco Cordobes (Jason White 02/04/14)
* Rob Voisey (Jason White 09/04/14)
* Riccardo Gherardi (Jason White 09/04/14)
* Rick Hamilton (Jason White 14/04/14)
* Thomas Keller (Jason White 14/04/14)
* Martin Lenz (Ben Butler 15/05/14)
* Alberto Santos (Mark Mellors 22/05/14)
* James Hutton (Mark Mellors 22/05/14)
* Innes Edridge (Mark Mellors 22/05/14)
* Paul Holland (Chris Abri 17/06/14)
* Maciek Piatek (Chris Abri 17/06/14)
* Matthew Taylor (Chris Abri 17/06/14)
* Shashank (Jason White 23/06/14)
* Tim Rowsell (Jason White 23/06/14)
* Owen Woods (Jason White 23/06/14)
* Alexandra Grigore (Chris Abri 15/07/14)
* Richard Armstrong (Chris Abri 15/07/14)
* David Taylor (Chris Abri 15/07/14)
* Al Napp (Jason White 19/08/14)
* Jon Baxter (Jason White 19/08/14)
* Graeham Douglas (Chris Abri 16/9/14)
* Stevan Wing (Chris Abri 16/9/14)
* Rick Lupton (Jason White 29/10/14)
* Milosz (Jason White 29/10/14)
* Erik Pickering (Jason White 09/01/15)
* Luke Twydell (Jason White 09/01/15)
* Jae Turner (Jason White 09/01/15)
* John Sidiropoulos (Jason White 30/01/15)
* Andrei Ruskuc (Jason White 30/01/15)
* Tom Parker (Jason White 30/01/15)
* Phil McArthur (Jason White 30/01/15)
* John Mead (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Adam Mulligan (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Zachary Beer (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Ed Robertson (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Robin Sterling (Jason White 27/03/15)
* Kristien De Clercq (Jason White 27/03/15)
* Simon Birrell (Jason White 27/03/15)
* B Goodall (Jason White 27/03/15)
* Marcin Izo (Jason White 12/06/15)
* William Morton (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Abi (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Jack Brewster (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Scion (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Henry (Jason White 17/06/15)
* Ian Mc(Jason White 17/06/15)
* Kham Ali(Jason White 17/06/15)
* Julius Schmidt(Jason White 17/06/15)
* Brian Starkey (Jason White 21/08/15)
* Andrew Cooke (Jason White 21/08/15)
* Phill Banks (Jason White 21/08/15)
* David Horsnell (Jason White 21/08/15)
* Robert Meadows (Robin Sterling 19/11/15)
* Robyn Kerrison (Robin Sterling 19/11/15)
* Greg Matthews (Robin Sterling 19/11/15)
* Stephen Harrison (Jason White 09/01/16)
* William Deeks (Jason White 21/08/15 09/01/16)
* David Haines (Jason White 21/08/15 09/01/16)
* Hugo Keene (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Giovanni Bisotti (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Alex Gee (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Mark Radford (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Jonathan Waite (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Cong Cong Bo (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Matt Wayland (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Nick Garner (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Jenny Molloy (Robin Sterling 14/06/16)
* Craig Richardson (Robin Sterling 14/06/16)
* Thomas Grant (Robin Sterling 14/06/16)

= Training Cheat sheet =

The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the CNC Router Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion is included on this page; this does not constitute and is not a substitute for the training itself.

== Group Training ==

The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-4 members at a time in a 1 hr session.

'''Introduction/walk around'''
* Extraction
* Water Cooler system
* Machine Bed
* Router – Collets - Cutters (Mention 50p for maintenance costs if using Makespace Cutters)
* Gantry/Moving Parts
* PC & Software Locations
* Material Storage
* Hand controller -[[Equipment/CNC_Router/Hand_Controller|Hand Controller Guide]]

'''Health & Safety'''

Risks
* Dust
* Noise
* Fire
* Trapping
* Burns
* Loss of Limb or Digit

PPE

* Ear Defenders
* Safety Goggles
* Common Sense Hat!

'''Machine Startup & Positioning'''
* Check handset is attached properly
* Power up main switch
* Check Water Pump
* Check extractor is functional and not full
* Check handset says “Datum?” (if not, reset E.Stop)
* Click “OK” ensuring no obstructions. (Machine will go to X0 Y0 Z+Max)
* Check spindle is safe and functioning correctly.

'''Job Setup – Demo piece'''
* Workholding, Clamping and work positioning
* Tool Selection & Collet sizes
* Zero work
* Load G-Code directly onto USB stick from PC(no sub-directories)
* Place USB stick into Hand Controller
* Select and run job at desired feedrates

Do Not Leave The Machine Unattended While Running A Job! However Long It Takes.

== Individual Training Task ==

The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:

Task
* Make a.....

Steps
* Set individual to work, don't prompt but do answer questions (or pose if needed)
* Talk through design once done, question/check things etc
* Proceed to routing (watch carefully all steps)
* Ask to stop job/restart, question escalation process

Assuming all ok:
* Get them to read the health and safety notes about operation and materials
* Add to the trained member list!

== Project Oversight ==

For next 2-3 projects, ensure member will find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes)

Equipment/CNC Router/Training

2016-06-08T08:01:09Z

Robinsterling: /* Trained Users */

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/CNC_Router|CNC Router]] / Training

= CNC Router Training =

This page documents the process for being trained on the CNC Router, and the list of members who have completed that training.

== Summary ==

Training takes place in three main steps:
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)

Training on the CNC Router is run by the CNC Router Owners. The CNC Router Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the CNC Router, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the CNC Router.

== Getting onto a training session ==

Sessions are advertised on '''http://meetup.makespace.org'''
* For discussing training, or requesting additional slots, use the mailing list thread: [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/cammakespace/0aNnAEGF-5U/discussion Training : CNC Router ]

Please be patient - training is provided by volunteers who give up their free time to run sessions.

Notes:
* You can only be trained if you have your name allocated to a slot

= Owners/Trainers =

The following members of Makespace are owners and/or trainers of the CNC Router, so are trained to use and teach use of the Router:
*Stephen Woolhead - Owner
*Mark Mellors - Owner
*Dave Ansell - Owner
*David Bebb - Owner
*Jason White - Owner
*Robin Sterling - Owner
*Shareef Jalloq - Owner
*Hidde-Jan Lemstra - Owner
*Richard Lupton - Owner
*Ben Butler - Trainer

*Chris Abri - (Past Member)

= Post Training Email =

Congratulations on completing your induction for the CNC Router.

Here are some useful links and further information to help you get going.

General router details can be found here: http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router

Before using the machine please make sure you have read the health and safety notes: http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router#Health_and_Safety

A few reminders:

You must not use the machine if you are the only member in the space.

Router cutters that have bearings on the end - like the one below, can not and must not be used!
<br>
[[File:25845_P.jpg]]

Please supply 50p into the red honesty box if you are using Makespace cutters - this helps us to maintain a supply of good cutters for you to use and goes towards the upkeep of the machine.

Please get in touch with the owners if you have a question or problem: http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router#Owners

We recommend that you check the Makespace google group to see what's going on: https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!forum/cammakespace

Please report any issues to the group here: https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!topic/cammakespace/rkchD7VqM2c%5B1-25%5D

Please leave the router in a clean state when you have finished - Be awesome - leave it better than you found it :)

Be safe and enjoy.

= Trained Users =

The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the CNC Router (note, they are not qualified to train others however):
* Paul Osborn (Stephen Woolhead 1/7/13)
* Adrian Carr (Stephen Woolhead 1/7/13)
* Tobias Roberts (Stephen Woolhead 1/7/13)
* Damien Guihen (Mark Mellors 3/7/13)
* Steve Kelly (Mark Mellors 3/7/13)
* Milosch Meriac (Chris Abri 3/7/13)
* Jake Young (Chris Abri 3/7/13)
* Martin de Selincourt (Chris Abri 3/7/13)
* J. Antonio Barragan (Chris Abri 8/7/13)
* Toby Moncaster (Chris Abri 8/7/13)
* Shareef Jalloq (Chris Abri 8/7/13)
* Josh Keeler (Mark Mellors 9/7/13)
* Marko Cosic (Mark Mellors 9/7/13)
* Diana Probst (Mark Mellors 9/7/13)
* Ben Evans (Stephen Woolhead 9/7/13)
* Rachel Rayns (Stephen Woolhead 9/7/13)
* Mat Cook (Stephen Woolhead 9/7/13)
* Roeland Schumacher (Chris Abri 11/7/13)
* James Waldmeyer (Chris Abri 11/7/13)
* Peter Mottram (Chris Abri 11/7/13)
* Ajith Shadakshari (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Mark Tillotson (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Ben Alper (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Indy Wilkhu (Chris Abri 25/7/13)
* Matthew Ireland (Chris Abri 25/7/13)
* Pop Sharma (Chris Abri 25/7/13)
* Nick Johnson (David Bebb 30/05/13)
* Brian Corteil (David Bebb 30/07/13)
* Dan Tidhar (David Bebb 30/07/13)
* Ward Hills (David Bebb 30/07/13)
* Kevin Maloney (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Andrew Lipson (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Chris Wilson (Mark Mellors 1/8/13)
* Richard Mitchell (Mark Mellors 1/8/13)
* Adrian van den Heever (Mark Mellors 1/8/13)
* Benyahmin Kidder (Chris Abri 8/8/13)
* Andrew Dunn (Chris Abri 8/8/13)
* Robert Hoff (Chris Abri 8/8/13)
* Edward Imhagwe (Mark Mellors 15/8/13)
* Lewis Williams (Mark Mellors 15/8/13)
* Vincent Sanders (Mark Mellors 15/8/13)
* Andy Fisher (Mark Mellors 22/08/13)
* Daniel Garden (Mark Mellors 22/08/13)
* ST John (Mark Mellors 29/08/13)
* Matt Harvey (Mark Mellors 29/08/13)
* Michael Thomas (Mark Mellors 29/08/13)
* Alexis Mather (Mark Mellors 5/09/13)
* Chris Stanley (Mark Mellors 5/09/13)
* Jon Wood (Mark Mellors 5/09/13)
* Harry Braviner (Mark Mellors 12/09/13)
* Jason White (Mark Mellors 12/09/13)
* Jon Callan (Mark Mellors 12/09/13)
* Marco Aita (Chris Abri 19/09/13)
* Ed Herbert (Chris Abri 19/09/13)
* John Simm (Chris Abri 19/09/13)
* Chris Voth (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Pete Woodhouse (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Fergus Riche (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Mark Roberts (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Katia Dilks (Chris Abri 14/11/13)
* Tim Dilks (Chris Abri 14/11/13)
* Theo Sanderson (Chris Abri 14/11/13)
* Esther Leighton (Chris Abri 09/01/14)
* Aleksandar Tomic (Chris Abri 09/01/14)
* Benjamin Butler (Chris Abri 13/02/14)
* Jon Aas (Chris Abri 04/03/14)
* Mark Cheverton (Ben Butler 25/03/14)
* Andrew Gale (Ben Butler 01/04/14)
* Robert Karpinski (Ben Butler 01/04/14)
* Shelagh Shepherd (Ben Butler 01/04/14)
* Paul Edgington (Jason White 02/04/14)
* Paco Cordobes (Jason White 02/04/14)
* Rob Voisey (Jason White 09/04/14)
* Riccardo Gherardi (Jason White 09/04/14)
* Rick Hamilton (Jason White 14/04/14)
* Thomas Keller (Jason White 14/04/14)
* Martin Lenz (Ben Butler 15/05/14)
* Alberto Santos (Mark Mellors 22/05/14)
* James Hutton (Mark Mellors 22/05/14)
* Innes Edridge (Mark Mellors 22/05/14)
* Paul Holland (Chris Abri 17/06/14)
* Maciek Piatek (Chris Abri 17/06/14)
* Matthew Taylor (Chris Abri 17/06/14)
* Shashank (Jason White 23/06/14)
* Tim Rowsell (Jason White 23/06/14)
* Owen Woods (Jason White 23/06/14)
* Alexandra Grigore (Chris Abri 15/07/14)
* Richard Armstrong (Chris Abri 15/07/14)
* David Taylor (Chris Abri 15/07/14)
* Al Napp (Jason White 19/08/14)
* Jon Baxter (Jason White 19/08/14)
* Graeham Douglas (Chris Abri 16/9/14)
* Stevan Wing (Chris Abri 16/9/14)
* Rick Lupton (Jason White 29/10/14)
* Milosz (Jason White 29/10/14)
* Erik Pickering (Jason White 09/01/15)
* Luke Twydell (Jason White 09/01/15)
* Jae Turner (Jason White 09/01/15)
* John Sidiropoulos (Jason White 30/01/15)
* Andrei Ruskuc (Jason White 30/01/15)
* Tom Parker (Jason White 30/01/15)
* Phil McArthur (Jason White 30/01/15)
* John Mead (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Adam Mulligan (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Zachary Beer (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Ed Robertson (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Robin Sterling (Jason White 27/03/15)
* Kristien De Clercq (Jason White 27/03/15)
* Simon Birrell (Jason White 27/03/15)
* B Goodall (Jason White 27/03/15)
* Marcin Izo (Jason White 12/06/15)
* William Morton (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Abi (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Jack Brewster (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Scion (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Henry (Jason White 17/06/15)
* Ian Mc(Jason White 17/06/15)
* Kham Ali(Jason White 17/06/15)
* Julius Schmidt(Jason White 17/06/15)
* Brian Starkey (Jason White 21/08/15)
* Andrew Cooke (Jason White 21/08/15)
* Phill Banks (Jason White 21/08/15)
* David Horsnell (Jason White 21/08/15)
* Robert Meadows (Robin Sterling 19/11/15)
* Robyn Kerrison (Robin Sterling 19/11/15)
* Greg Matthews (Robin Sterling 19/11/15)
* Stephen Harrison (Jason White 09/01/16)
* William Deeks (Jason White 21/08/15 09/01/16)
* David Haines (Jason White 21/08/15 09/01/16)
* Hugo Keene (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Giovanni Bisotti (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Alex Gee (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Mark Radford (HJ Lemstra 11/01/16)
* Jonathan Waite (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Cong Cong Bo (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Matt Wayland (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)
* Nick Garner (Robin Sterling 07/06/16)

= Training Cheat sheet =

The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the CNC Router Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion is included on this page; this does not constitute and is not a substitute for the training itself.

== Group Training ==

The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-4 members at a time in a 1 hr session.

'''Introduction/walk around'''
* Extraction
* Water Cooler system
* Machine Bed
* Router – Collets - Cutters (Mention 50p for maintenance costs if using Makespace Cutters)
* Gantry/Moving Parts
* PC & Software Locations
* Material Storage
* Hand controller -[[Equipment/CNC_Router/Hand_Controller|Hand Controller Guide]]

'''Health & Safety'''

Risks
* Dust
* Noise
* Fire
* Trapping
* Burns
* Loss of Limb or Digit

PPE

* Ear Defenders
* Safety Goggles
* Common Sense Hat!

'''Machine Startup & Positioning'''
* Check handset is attached properly
* Power up main switch
* Check Water Pump
* Check extractor is functional and not full
* Check handset says “Datum?” (if not, reset E.Stop)
* Click “OK” ensuring no obstructions. (Machine will go to X0 Y0 Z+Max)
* Check spindle is safe and functioning correctly.

'''Job Setup – Demo piece'''
* Workholding, Clamping and work positioning
* Tool Selection & Collet sizes
* Zero work
* Load G-Code directly onto USB stick from PC(no sub-directories)
* Place USB stick into Hand Controller
* Select and run job at desired feedrates

Do Not Leave The Machine Unattended While Running A Job! However Long It Takes.

== Individual Training Task ==

The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:

Task
* Make a.....

Steps
* Set individual to work, don't prompt but do answer questions (or pose if needed)
* Talk through design once done, question/check things etc
* Proceed to routing (watch carefully all steps)
* Ask to stop job/restart, question escalation process

Assuming all ok:
* Get them to read the health and safety notes about operation and materials
* Add to the trained member list!

== Project Oversight ==

For next 2-3 projects, ensure member will find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes)

Equipment/CNC Model Mill/Training

2016-05-17T14:42:14Z

Robinsterling: /* Trained Users */

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/CNC_Model_Mill|CNC Model Mill]] / Training

= Roland Mill Training =

This page documents the process for being trained to use the, and the list of members who have completed that training.

== Summary ==

Training takes place in three main steps:
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)

Training on the mill is run by the mill Owners. The mill Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the mill, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the mill.

== Booking ==

Sessions are advertised on '''http://meetup.makespace.org'''
* For discussing training, or requesting additional slots if needed, use the mailing list thread: [https://groups.google.com/d/msg/cammakespace/Nvf0GPRhLAY/fkvHEQ2sDz4J Training : Roland Mill]

Notes:
* You can only be trained if you have your name allocated to a slot (groups will be restricted to four at a time, so please don't make up additional spaces)
* You must do the group and individual training on the same day

= Trained Users =

The following members of Makespace are owners of the mill, so are trained to use and teach use of the Mill:
* Paul Osborn
* Robin Sterling

The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the Mill (note, they are not qualified to train others however):
* Alexis Mather (Stephen Woolhead, 4/04/2013)
* Rachel Rayns (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Henry Gomersall (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Andrew Dunn (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Edward Imhagwe (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Kim Spence-Jones (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Chris Voth (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Chris Abri (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Joe Tapply (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Dave Ansell (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Gaye Soykok (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Martin de Selincourt (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Andy Fisher (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Mark Tillotson (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Tom Ingham(Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* David Esteves (Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* Wayne Keenan (Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* David Bebb (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Patrick Greaney (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Paul Osborn (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Adrian Carr (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* ST John (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Anne Harrison (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Maciek Piatek (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Tim Thornton (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* J. Antonio Barragan (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* John Sturdy (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Peter Provis (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Steve Upton (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Moin Ali(Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Dan Tidhar (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Jason White (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Adrian van den Heever (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Stacy ??? (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Toby Moncaster (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Arun (Jake) Rao (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Benyahmin Kidder (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* James Waldmeyer (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Alexsandar Tomic (Paul Osborn 13/12/2013)
* David Cox (Paul Osborn 13/12/2013)
* Josh Keeler (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* Armando Carlone (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* Richard Fosh (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* John Campbell (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Theo Sanderson (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Steve Jeapes (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Matt Grimes (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Harry Braviner (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Aaron Jacobsen (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Campbell McIlroy (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Peter Knight (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Steve Ogborne (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Ben Butler (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Patrick Wollner (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Paul Edgington (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Laura James (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Michael Dales (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Riccardo Gherardi (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Vincent Sanders (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Ian Mcfar (Paul Osborn 17/2/2014)
* Francisco Cordobes (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Andy Gane (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Robert Karpinski (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Mark Cheverton (Paul Osborn 24/3/2014)
* Dave H (Paul Osborn 24/3/2014)
* Eric Jones (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Neil Tan (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Peter Mottram (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Hidde-Jan Lemstra (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Diana Probst (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Martin Lenz (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Al Napp (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Owen Woods (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Rob Yates (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* Shashank Srinvasan (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* David Taylor (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* Matthew Taylor (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Rob Voisey (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Jon Baxter (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Ben Alper (Paul Osborn 15/9/2014)
* Stevan Wing (Paul Osborn 15/9/2014)
* John Sidiropoulos (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Simon West (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Alex Gee (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Zizwani Mhango (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Danny Farrant (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Stephen Paulger (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Erik Pickering (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Giovanni Orlando (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Dan Tidhar (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Robin Sterling (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Jae Turner (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Tom Parker (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Geoff Lunn (Paul Osborn 11/05/2015)
* Luke Twydell (Paul Osborn 11/05/2015)
* Roy Gwinn (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Tianheng Zhao (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Jon Green (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Frodi Jones (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Clare Harriette (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Patrick Riggs (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Fotis Georgatos (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Tobias Wenzel (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Hugo Keene (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Nicola Westgarth-Flynn (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Adam Greig (Paul Osborn 15/07/2015)
* Shareef Jalloq (Paul Osborn 15/07/2015)
* Tumi Markan (Robin Sterling 22/07/2015)
* William Morton (Robin Sterling 22/07/2015)
* Frederic Sorgeloos (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Andrew Cooke (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Stephen Harrison (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Rob Shore (Robin Sterling 04/08/2015)
* Ivo Dawkins (Robin Sterling 04/08/2015)
* Henry Begg (Robin Sterling 25/08/15)
* Daryl Stewart (Robin Sterling 25/08/15)
* Katia Dilks (Paul Osborn 02/09/15)
* Martin Prescott (Paul Osborn 02/09/15)
* Jonathan Waite (Robin Sterling 20/10/15)
* Katy Marshall (Robin Sterling 20/10/15)
* Phill Banks (Robin Sterling 07/01/16)
* Mark Radford (Robin Sterling 07/01/16)
* Mark Wainwright (Paul Osborn 13/01/16)
* Giovanni Bisutti (Paul Osborn 13/01/16)
* Jonathan Hughes (Paul Osborn 23/03/16)
* Tom Twak (Paul Osborn 23/03/16)
* Spencer Wilson (Paul Osborn 23/01/16)
* Mark Barnard (Robin Sterling 31/03/16)
* Jamie Powell (Robin Sterling 31/03/16)
* Jeremy Minton (Robin Sterling 31/03/16)
* Andrea Cipri (Paul Osborn 6/04/16)
* David Fisher (Paul Osborn 6/04/16)
* Paul Bond (Paul Osborn 6/04/16)
* Charna Hume (Robin Sterling 14/04/16)
* Dan Howard (Robin Sterling 14/04/16)
* Craig Easton (Paul Osborn 11/05/16)
* Steve Murphy (Paul Osborn 11/05/16)

= Training Cheatsheet =

The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the Mill Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion; this does not constitute and is not a substitute for the training itself.

== Group Training ==

The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-4 members at a time in a 1 hr session.

'''Mill Basics'''
* Cover the basic mechanics of an 3 axis mill.
* Explain the difference between machine co-ordinates and user co-ordinates
* Cover the different types of cutters, ball, square etc.
* Explain collets and how to change the cutter.
* Cover types of materials than can be cut on the mill, wood, plastics, '''NO METAL'''
* Cover how to fix work piece to bed.

'''VPanel'''
* Show how to move cutter around in X, Y and Z free hand
* Show how to change the rapid speed, and explain difference between low/high and steps
* Show how to set XYZ origins.
* Show how to set Z origin using sensor.
* Show how to move to set co-ordinates and make relative moves.
* Explain how to switch to G-Code load G-Code files

'''Click Mill'''
* Explain how to do basic operations such as pocket and surface.
* Cover the basic cutting parameters, such as feed rates, spindle speed, cutting in amount and path interval.

'''SRP Player'''
* File formats that can be loaded (STL/IGES/Rhino)
* Rotating imported model to correct orientation.
* Scale model if needed.
* Cover type of milling
** Surface finish
** Flat / curved
** What cutting top or top and bottom means
** Adding supports
* Explain creation of tool paths
* Set the size of the work piece and material
* Create initial tool path
* Show cutting preview and explain how it can show cutting errors by flicking between model and preview.
* Show how to edit cutting paths, change tools and cutting area and depth.
* Show margins and slope and re-generate tool paths.
* Open and show the sample project 'thing.srp' as an example of how tool paths can be tweaked to reduce cutting times and optimize support material.

'''Cut 2D'''
* Open sample project to show basics of tool paths and 3D preview.
* Refer people to the videos on the Cut2D website.

'''Q and A'''

== Individual Training Task ==

The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:

* Power machine on
* Change the current tool, demonstrating understand of the collet system and correct positioning of cutter in collet. Ensure that the cutter is not dropped.
* Position the cutter over the XY origin and set as origin in user co-ordinates.
* Set the Z origin using the sensor.
* Using the ClickMill software cut a 20x20mm pocket 5mm deep offset by 5,5mm from the origin.
* Pause the job midway through, then restart it.
* Clean machine.
* Turn off.

== Project Oversight ==

For next 2-3 projects or until they are comfortable, projects should be machine out of soft materials only such as foam, that way if a mistake is made no damage will be caused to the machine and an expensive block of material lost. If possible the newly trained user should find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes) in their first couple of projects, or any time they are unsure.

'''If in doubt ask for advice!!'''

Equipment/CNC Model Mill/Training

2016-04-15T09:29:58Z

Robinsterling: /* Trained Users */

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/CNC_Model_Mill|CNC Model Mill]] / Training

= Roland Mill Training =

This page documents the process for being trained to use the, and the list of members who have completed that training.

== Summary ==

Training takes place in three main steps:
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)

Training on the mill is run by the mill Owners. The mill Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the mill, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the mill.

== Booking ==

Sessions are advertised on '''http://meetup.makespace.org'''
* For discussing training, or requesting additional slots if needed, use the mailing list thread: [https://groups.google.com/d/msg/cammakespace/Nvf0GPRhLAY/fkvHEQ2sDz4J Training : Roland Mill]

Notes:
* You can only be trained if you have your name allocated to a slot (groups will be restricted to four at a time, so please don't make up additional spaces)
* You must do the group and individual training on the same day

= Trained Users =

The following members of Makespace are owners of the mill, so are trained to use and teach use of the Mill:
* Paul Osborn
* Robin Sterling

The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the Mill (note, they are not qualified to train others however):
* Alexis Mather (Stephen Woolhead, 4/04/2013)
* Rachel Rayns (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Henry Gomersall (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Andrew Dunn (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Edward Imhagwe (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Kim Spence-Jones (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Chris Voth (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Chris Abri (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Joe Tapply (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Dave Ansell (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Gaye Soykok (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Martin de Selincourt (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Andy Fisher (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Mark Tillotson (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Tom Ingham(Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* David Esteves (Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* Wayne Keenan (Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* David Bebb (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Patrick Greaney (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Paul Osborn (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Adrian Carr (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* ST John (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Anne Harrison (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Maciek Piatek (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Tim Thornton (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* J. Antonio Barragan (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* John Sturdy (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Peter Provis (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Steve Upton (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Moin Ali(Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Dan Tidhar (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Jason White (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Adrian van den Heever (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Stacy ??? (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Toby Moncaster (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Arun (Jake) Rao (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Benyahmin Kidder (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* James Waldmeyer (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Alexsandar Tomic (Paul Osborn 13/12/2013)
* David Cox (Paul Osborn 13/12/2013)
* Josh Keeler (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* Armando Carlone (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* Richard Fosh (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* John Campbell (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Theo Sanderson (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Steve Jeapes (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Matt Grimes (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Harry Braviner (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Aaron Jacobsen (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Campbell McIlroy (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Peter Knight (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Steve Ogborne (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Ben Butler (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Patrick Wollner (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Paul Edgington (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Laura James (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Michael Dales (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Riccardo Gherardi (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Vincent Sanders (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Ian Mcfar (Paul Osborn 17/2/2014)
* Francisco Cordobes (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Andy Gane (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Robert Karpinski (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Mark Cheverton (Paul Osborn 24/3/2014)
* Dave H (Paul Osborn 24/3/2014)
* Eric Jones (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Neil Tan (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Peter Mottram (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Hidde-Jan Lemstra (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Diana Probst (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Martin Lenz (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Al Napp (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Owen Woods (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Rob Yates (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* Shashank Srinvasan (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* David Taylor (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* Matthew Taylor (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Rob Voisey (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Jon Baxter (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Ben Alper (Paul Osborn 15/9/2014)
* Stevan Wing (Paul Osborn 15/9/2014)
* John Sidiropoulos (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Simon West (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Alex Gee (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Zizwani Mhango (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Danny Farrant (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Stephen Paulger (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Erik Pickering (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Giovanni Orlando (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Dan Tidhar (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Robin Sterling (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Jae Turner (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Tom Parker (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Geoff Lunn (Paul Osborn 11/05/2015)
* Luke Twydell (Paul Osborn 11/05/2015)
* Roy Gwinn (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Tianheng Zhao (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Jon Green (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Frodi Jones (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Clare Harriette (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Patrick Riggs (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Fotis Georgatos (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Tobias Wenzel (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Hugo Keene (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Nicola Westgarth-Flynn (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Adam Greig (Paul Osborn 15/07/2015)
* Shareef Jalloq (Paul Osborn 15/07/2015)
* Tumi Markan (Robin Sterling 22/07/2015)
* William Morton (Robin Sterling 22/07/2015)
* Frederic Sorgeloos (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Andrew Cooke (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Stephen Harrison (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Rob Shore (Robin Sterling 04/08/2015)
* Ivo Dawkins (Robin Sterling 04/08/2015)
* Henry Begg (Robin Sterling 25/08/15)
* Daryl Stewart (Robin Sterling 25/08/15)
* Katia Dilks (Paul Osborn 02/09/15)
* Martin Prescott (Paul Osborn 02/09/15)
* Jonathan Waite (Robin Sterling 20/10/15)
* Katy Marshall (Robin Sterling 20/10/15)
* Phill Banks (Robin Sterling 07/01/16)
* Mark Radford (Robin Sterling 07/01/16)
* Mark Wainwright (Paul Osborn 13/01/16)
* Giovanni Bisutti (Paul Osborn 13/01/16)
* Jonathan Hughes (Paul Osborn 23/03/16)
* Tom Twak (Paul Osborn 23/03/16)
* Spencer Wilson (Paul Osborn 23/01/16)
* Mark Barnard (Robin Sterling 31/03/16)
* Jamie Powell (Robin Sterling 31/03/16)
* Jeremy Minton (Robin Sterling 31/03/16)
* Andrea Cipri (Paul Osborn 6/04/16)
* David Fisher (Paul Osborn 6/04/16)
* Paul Bond (Paul Osborn 6/04/16)
* Charna Hume (Robin Sterling 14/04/16)
* Dan H?? (Robin Sterling 14/04/16)

= Training Cheatsheet =

The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the Mill Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion; this does not constitute and is not a substitute for the training itself.

== Group Training ==

The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-4 members at a time in a 1 hr session.

'''Mill Basics'''
* Cover the basic mechanics of an 3 axis mill.
* Explain the difference between machine co-ordinates and user co-ordinates
* Cover the different types of cutters, ball, square etc.
* Explain collets and how to change the cutter.
* Cover types of materials than can be cut on the mill, wood, plastics, '''NO METAL'''
* Cover how to fix work piece to bed.

'''VPanel'''
* Show how to move cutter around in X, Y and Z free hand
* Show how to change the rapid speed, and explain difference between low/high and steps
* Show how to set XYZ origins.
* Show how to set Z origin using sensor.
* Show how to move to set co-ordinates and make relative moves.
* Explain how to switch to G-Code load G-Code files

'''Click Mill'''
* Explain how to do basic operations such as pocket and surface.
* Cover the basic cutting parameters, such as feed rates, spindle speed, cutting in amount and path interval.

'''SRP Player'''
* File formats that can be loaded (STL/IGES/Rhino)
* Rotating imported model to correct orientation.
* Scale model if needed.
* Cover type of milling
** Surface finish
** Flat / curved
** What cutting top or top and bottom means
** Adding supports
* Explain creation of tool paths
* Set the size of the work piece and material
* Create initial tool path
* Show cutting preview and explain how it can show cutting errors by flicking between model and preview.
* Show how to edit cutting paths, change tools and cutting area and depth.
* Show margins and slope and re-generate tool paths.
* Open and show the sample project 'thing.srp' as an example of how tool paths can be tweaked to reduce cutting times and optimize support material.

'''Cut 2D'''
* Open sample project to show basics of tool paths and 3D preview.
* Refer people to the videos on the Cut2D website.

'''Q and A'''

== Individual Training Task ==

The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:

* Power machine on
* Change the current tool, demonstrating understand of the collet system and correct positioning of cutter in collet. Ensure that the cutter is not dropped.
* Position the cutter over the XY origin and set as origin in user co-ordinates.
* Set the Z origin using the sensor.
* Using the ClickMill software cut a 20x20mm pocket 5mm deep offset by 5,5mm from the origin.
* Pause the job midway through, then restart it.
* Clean machine.
* Turn off.

== Project Oversight ==

For next 2-3 projects or until they are comfortable, projects should be machine out of soft materials only such as foam, that way if a mistake is made no damage will be caused to the machine and an expensive block of material lost. If possible the newly trained user should find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes) in their first couple of projects, or any time they are unsure.

'''If in doubt ask for advice!!'''

Equipment/CNC Model Mill/Training

2016-04-04T07:59:55Z

Robinsterling: /* Trained Users */

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/CNC_Model_Mill|CNC Model Mill]] / Training

= Roland Mill Training =

This page documents the process for being trained to use the, and the list of members who have completed that training.

== Summary ==

Training takes place in three main steps:
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)

Training on the mill is run by the mill Owners. The mill Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the mill, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the mill.

== Booking ==

Sessions are advertised on '''http://meetup.makespace.org'''
* For discussing training, or requesting additional slots if needed, use the mailing list thread: [https://groups.google.com/d/msg/cammakespace/Nvf0GPRhLAY/fkvHEQ2sDz4J Training : Roland Mill]

Notes:
* You can only be trained if you have your name allocated to a slot (groups will be restricted to four at a time, so please don't make up additional spaces)
* You must do the group and individual training on the same day

= Trained Users =

The following members of Makespace are owners of the mill, so are trained to use and teach use of the Mill:
* Paul Osborn
* Robin Sterling

The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the Mill (note, they are not qualified to train others however):
* Alexis Mather (Stephen Woolhead, 4/04/2013)
* Rachel Rayns (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Henry Gomersall (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Andrew Dunn (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Edward Imhagwe (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Kim Spence-Jones (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Chris Voth (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Chris Abri (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Joe Tapply (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Dave Ansell (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Gaye Soykok (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Martin de Selincourt (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Andy Fisher (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Mark Tillotson (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Tom Ingham(Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* David Esteves (Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* Wayne Keenan (Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* David Bebb (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Patrick Greaney (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Paul Osborn (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Adrian Carr (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* ST John (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Anne Harrison (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Maciek Piatek (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Tim Thornton (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* J. Antonio Barragan (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* John Sturdy (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Peter Provis (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Steve Upton (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Moin Ali(Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Dan Tidhar (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Jason White (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Adrian van den Heever (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Stacy ??? (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Toby Moncaster (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Arun (Jake) Rao (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Benyahmin Kidder (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* James Waldmeyer (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Alexsandar Tomic (Paul Osborn 13/12/2013)
* David Cox (Paul Osborn 13/12/2013)
* Josh Keeler (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* Armando Carlone (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* Richard Fosh (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* John Campbell (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Theo Sanderson (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Steve Jeapes (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Matt Grimes (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Harry Braviner (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Aaron Jacobsen (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Campbell McIlroy (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Peter Knight (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Steve Ogborne (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Ben Butler (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Patrick Wollner (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Paul Edgington (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Laura James (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Michael Dales (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Riccardo Gherardi (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Vincent Sanders (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Ian Mcfar (Paul Osborn 17/2/2014)
* Francisco Cordobes (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Andy Gane (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Robert Karpinski (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Mark Cheverton (Paul Osborn 24/3/2014)
* Dave H (Paul Osborn 24/3/2014)
* Eric Jones (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Neil Tan (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Peter Mottram (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Hidde-Jan Lemstra (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Diana Probst (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Martin Lenz (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Al Napp (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Owen Woods (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Rob Yates (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* Shashank Srinvasan (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* David Taylor (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* Matthew Taylor (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Rob Voisey (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Jon Baxter (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Ben Alper (Paul Osborn 15/9/2014)
* Stevan Wing (Paul Osborn 15/9/2014)
* John Sidiropoulos (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Simon West (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Alex Gee (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Zizwani Mhango (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Danny Farrant (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Stephen Paulger (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Erik Pickering (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Giovanni Orlando (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Dan Tidhar (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Robin Sterling (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Jae Turner (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Tom Parker (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Geoff Lunn (Paul Osborn 11/05/2015)
* Luke Twydell (Paul Osborn 11/05/2015)
* Roy Gwinn (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Tianheng Zhao (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Jon Green (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Frodi Jones (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Clare Harriette (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Patrick Riggs (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Fotis Georgatos (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Tobias Wenzel (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Hugo Keene (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Nicola Westgarth-Flynn (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Adam Greig (Paul Osborn 15/07/2015)
* Shareef Jalloq (Paul Osborn 15/07/2015)
* Tumi Markan (Robin Sterling 22/07/2015)
* William Morton (Robin Sterling 22/07/2015)
* Frederic Sorgeloos (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Andrew Cooke (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Stephen Harrison (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Rob Shore (Robin Sterling 04/08/2015)
* Ivo Dawkins (Robin Sterling 04/08/2015)
* Henry Begg (Robin Sterling 25/08/15)
* Daryl Stewart (Robin Sterling 25/08/15)
* Katia Dilks (Paul Osborn 02/09/15)
* Martin Prescott (Paul Osborn 02/09/15)
* Jonathan Waite (Robin Sterling 20/10/15)
* Katy Marshall (Robin Sterling 20/10/15)
* Phill Banks (Robin Sterling 07/01/16)
* Mark Radford (Robin Sterling 07/01/16)
* Mark Wainwright (Paul Osborn 13/01/16)
* Giovanni Bisutti (Paul Osborn 13/01/16)
* Jonathan Hughes (Paul Osborn 23/03/16)
* Tom Twak (Paul Osborn 23/03/16)
* Spencer Wilson (Paul Osborn 23/01/16)
* Mark Barnard (Robin Sterling 31/03/16)
* Jamie Powell (Robin Sterling 31/03/16)
* Jeremy Minton (Robin Sterling 31/03/16)

= Training Cheatsheet =

The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the Mill Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion; this does not constitute and is not a substitute for the training itself.

== Group Training ==

The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-4 members at a time in a 1 hr session.

'''Mill Basics'''
* Cover the basic mechanics of an 3 axis mill.
* Explain the difference between machine co-ordinates and user co-ordinates
* Cover the different types of cutters, ball, square etc.
* Explain collets and how to change the cutter.
* Cover types of materials than can be cut on the mill, wood, plastics, '''NO METAL'''
* Cover how to fix work piece to bed.

'''VPanel'''
* Show how to move cutter around in X, Y and Z free hand
* Show how to change the rapid speed, and explain difference between low/high and steps
* Show how to set XYZ origins.
* Show how to set Z origin using sensor.
* Show how to move to set co-ordinates and make relative moves.
* Explain how to switch to G-Code load G-Code files

'''Click Mill'''
* Explain how to do basic operations such as pocket and surface.
* Cover the basic cutting parameters, such as feed rates, spindle speed, cutting in amount and path interval.

'''SRP Player'''
* File formats that can be loaded (STL/IGES/Rhino)
* Rotating imported model to correct orientation.
* Scale model if needed.
* Cover type of milling
** Surface finish
** Flat / curved
** What cutting top or top and bottom means
** Adding supports
* Explain creation of tool paths
* Set the size of the work piece and material
* Create initial tool path
* Show cutting preview and explain how it can show cutting errors by flicking between model and preview.
* Show how to edit cutting paths, change tools and cutting area and depth.
* Show margins and slope and re-generate tool paths.
* Open and show the sample project 'thing.srp' as an example of how tool paths can be tweaked to reduce cutting times and optimize support material.

'''Cut 2D'''
* Open sample project to show basics of tool paths and 3D preview.
* Refer people to the videos on the Cut2D website.

'''Q and A'''

== Individual Training Task ==

The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:

* Power machine on
* Change the current tool, demonstrating understand of the collet system and correct positioning of cutter in collet. Ensure that the cutter is not dropped.
* Position the cutter over the XY origin and set as origin in user co-ordinates.
* Set the Z origin using the sensor.
* Using the ClickMill software cut a 20x20mm pocket 5mm deep offset by 5,5mm from the origin.
* Pause the job midway through, then restart it.
* Clean machine.
* Turn off.

== Project Oversight ==

For next 2-3 projects or until they are comfortable, projects should be machine out of soft materials only such as foam, that way if a mistake is made no damage will be caused to the machine and an expensive block of material lost. If possible the newly trained user should find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes) in their first couple of projects, or any time they are unsure.

'''If in doubt ask for advice!!'''

Equipment/CNC Model Mill/Training

2016-01-07T21:05:57Z

Robinsterling: /* Trained Users */

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/CNC_Model_Mill|CNC Model Mill]] / Training

= Roland Mill Training =

This page documents the process for being trained to use the, and the list of members who have completed that training.

== Summary ==

Training takes place in three main steps:
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)

Training on the mill is run by the mill Owners. The mill Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the mill, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the mill.

== Booking ==

Sessions are advertised on '''http://meetup.makespace.org'''
* For discussing training, or requesting additional slots if needed, use the mailing list thread: [https://groups.google.com/d/msg/cammakespace/Nvf0GPRhLAY/fkvHEQ2sDz4J Training : Roland Mill]

Notes:
* You can only be trained if you have your name allocated to a slot (groups will be restricted to four at a time, so please don't make up additional spaces)
* You must do the group and individual training on the same day

= Trained Users =

The following members of Makespace are owners of the mill, so are trained to use and teach use of the Mill:
* Paul Osborn
* Robin Sterling

The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the Mill (note, they are not qualified to train others however):
* Alexis Mather (Stephen Woolhead, 4/04/2013)
* Rachel Rayns (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Henry Gomersall (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Andrew Dunn (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Edward Imhagwe (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Kim Spence-Jones (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Chris Voth (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Chris Abri (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Joe Tapply (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Dave Ansell (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Gaye Soykok (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Martin de Selincourt (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Andy Fisher (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Mark Tillotson (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Tom Ingham(Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* David Esteves (Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* Wayne Keenan (Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* David Bebb (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Patrick Greaney (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Paul Osborn (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Adrian Carr (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* ST John (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Anne Harrison (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Maciek Piatek (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Tim Thornton (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* J. Antonio Barragan (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* John Sturdy (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Peter Provis (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Steve Upton (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Moin Ali(Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Dan Tidhar (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Jason White (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Adrian van den Heever (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Stacy ??? (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Toby Moncaster (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Arun (Jake) Rao (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Benyahmin Kidder (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* James Waldmeyer (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Alexsandar Tomic (Paul Osborn 13/12/2013)
* David Cox (Paul Osborn 13/12/2013)
* Josh Keeler (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* Armando Carlone (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* Richard Fosh (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* John Campbell (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Theo Sanderson (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Steve Jeapes (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Matt Grimes (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Harry Braviner (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Aaron Jacobsen (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Campbell McIlroy (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Peter Knight (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Steve Ogborne (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Ben Butler (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Patrick Wollner (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Paul Edgington (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Laura James (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Michael Dales (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Riccardo Gherardi (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Vincent Sanders (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Ian Mcfar (Paul Osborn 17/2/2014)
* Francisco Cordobes (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Andy Gane (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Robert Karpinski (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Mark Cheverton (Paul Osborn 24/3/2014)
* Dave H (Paul Osborn 24/3/2014)
* Eric Jones (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Neil Tan (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Peter Mottram (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Hidde-Jan Lemstra (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Diana Probst (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Martin Lenz (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Al Napp (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Owen Woods (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Rob Yates (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* Shashank Srinvasan (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* David Taylor (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* Matthew Taylor (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Rob Voisey (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Jon Baxter (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Ben Alper (Paul Osborn 15/9/2014)
* Stevan Wing (Paul Osborn 15/9/2014)
* John Sidiropoulos (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Simon West (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Alex Gee (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Zizwani Mhango (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Danny Farrant (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Stephen Paulger (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Erik Pickering (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Giovanni Orlando (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Dan Tidhar (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Robin Sterling (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Jae Turner (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Tom Parker (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Geoff Lunn (Paul Osborn 11/05/2015)
* Luke Twydell (Paul Osborn 11/05/2015)
* Roy Gwinn (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Tianheng Zhao (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Jon Green (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Frodi Jones (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Clare Harriette (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Patrick Riggs (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Fotis Georgatos (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Tobias Wenzel (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Hugo Keene (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Nicola Westgarth-Flynn (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Adam Greig (Paul Osborn 15/07/2015)
* Shareef Jalloq (Paul Osborn 15/07/2015)
* Tumi Markan (Robin Sterling 22/07/2015)
* William Morton (Robin Sterling 22/07/2015)
* Frederic Sorgeloos (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Andrew Cooke (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Stephen Harrison (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Rob Shore (Robin Sterling 04/08/2015)
* Ivo Dawkins (Robin Sterling 04/08/2015)
* Henry Begg (Robin Sterling 25/08/15)
* Daryl Stewart (Robin Sterling 25/08/15)
* Katia Dilks (Paul Osborn 02/09/15)
* Martin Prescott (Paul Osborn 02/09/15)
* Jonathan Waite (Robin Sterling 20/10/15)
* Katy Marshall (Robin Sterling 20/10/15)
* Phill Banks (Robin Sterling 07/01/16)
* Mark Radford (Robin Sterling 07/01/16)

= Training Cheatsheet =

The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the Mill Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion; this does not constitute and is not a substitute for the training itself.

== Group Training ==

The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-4 members at a time in a 1 hr session.

'''Mill Basics'''
* Cover the basic mechanics of an 3 axis mill.
* Explain the difference between machine co-ordinates and user co-ordinates
* Cover the different types of cutters, ball, square etc.
* Explain collets and how to change the cutter.
* Cover types of materials than can be cut on the mill, wood, plastics, '''NO METAL'''
* Cover how to fix work piece to bed.

'''VPanel'''
* Show how to move cutter around in X, Y and Z free hand
* Show how to change the rapid speed, and explain difference between low/high and steps
* Show how to set XYZ origins.
* Show how to set Z origin using sensor.
* Show how to move to set co-ordinates and make relative moves.
* Explain how to switch to G-Code load G-Code files

'''Click Mill'''
* Explain how to do basic operations such as pocket and surface.
* Cover the basic cutting parameters, such as feed rates, spindle speed, cutting in amount and path interval.

'''SRP Player'''
* File formats that can be loaded (STL/IGES/Rhino)
* Rotating imported model to correct orientation.
* Scale model if needed.
* Cover type of milling
** Surface finish
** Flat / curved
** What cutting top or top and bottom means
** Adding supports
* Explain creation of tool paths
* Set the size of the work piece and material
* Create initial tool path
* Show cutting preview and explain how it can show cutting errors by flicking between model and preview.
* Show how to edit cutting paths, change tools and cutting area and depth.
* Show margins and slope and re-generate tool paths.
* Open and show the sample project 'thing.srp' as an example of how tool paths can be tweaked to reduce cutting times and optimize support material.

'''Cut 2D'''
* Open sample project to show basics of tool paths and 3D preview.
* Refer people to the videos on the Cut2D website.

'''Q and A'''

== Individual Training Task ==

The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:

* Power machine on
* Change the current tool, demonstrating understand of the collet system and correct positioning of cutter in collet. Ensure that the cutter is not dropped.
* Position the cutter over the XY origin and set as origin in user co-ordinates.
* Set the Z origin using the sensor.
* Using the ClickMill software cut a 20x20mm pocket 5mm deep offset by 5,5mm from the origin.
* Pause the job midway through, then restart it.
* Clean machine.
* Turn off.

== Project Oversight ==

For next 2-3 projects or until they are comfortable, projects should be machine out of soft materials only such as foam, that way if a mistake is made no damage will be caused to the machine and an expensive block of material lost. If possible the newly trained user should find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes) in their first couple of projects, or any time they are unsure.

'''If in doubt ask for advice!!'''

Equipment/CNC Router/Training

2015-11-29T16:05:06Z

Robinsterling: /* Trained Users */

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/CNC_Router|CNC Router]] / Training

= CNC Router Training =

This page documents the process for being trained on the CNC Router, and the list of members who have completed that training.

== Summary ==

Training takes place in three main steps:
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)

Training on the CNC Router is run by the CNC Router Owners. The CNC Router Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the CNC Router, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the CNC Router.

== Getting onto a training session ==

Sessions are advertised on '''http://meetup.makespace.org'''
* For discussing training, or requesting additional slots, use the mailing list thread: [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/cammakespace/0aNnAEGF-5U/discussion Training : CNC Router ]

Please be patient - training is provided by volunteers who give up their free time to run sessions.

Notes:
* You can only be trained if you have your name allocated to a slot

= Owners/Trainers =

The following members of Makespace are owners and/or trainers of the CNC Router, so are trained to use and teach use of the Router:
*Stephen Woolhead - Owner
*Mark Mellors - Owner
*Dave Ansell - Owner
*David Bebb - Owner
*Jason White - Owner
*Ben Butler - Trainer

*Chris Abri - (Past Member)

= Post Training Email =

Congratulations on completing your induction for the CNC Router.

Here are some useful links and further information to help you get going.

General router details can be found here: http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router

Before using the machine please make sure you have read the health and safety notes: http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router#Health_and_Safety

A few reminders:

You must not use the machine if you are the only member in the space.

Router cutters that have bearings on the end - like the one below, cannot and must not be used,
<br>
[[File:25845_P.jpg]]

Please supply 50p into the red honesty box if you are using Makespace cutters - this helps us to maintain a supply of good cutters for you to use and goes towards the upkeep of the machine.

Please get in touch with the owners if you have a question or problem: http://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Router#Owners

We recommend that you check the Makespace google group to see what's going on: https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!forum/cammakespace

Please report any issues to the group here: https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!topic/cammakespace/rkchD7VqM2c%5B1-25%5D

Please leave the router in a clean state when you have finished - Be awesome - leave it better than you found it :)

Be safe and enjoy.

= Trained Users =

The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the CNC Router (note, they are not qualified to train others however):
* Paul Osborn (Stephen Woolhead 1/7/13)
* Adrian Carr (Stephen Woolhead 1/7/13)
* Tobias Roberts (Stephen Woolhead 1/7/13)
* Damien Guihen (Mark Mellors 3/7/13)
* Steve Kelly (Mark Mellors 3/7/13)
* Milosch Meriac (Chris Abri 3/7/13)
* Jake Young (Chris Abri 3/7/13)
* Martin de Selincourt (Chris Abri 3/7/13)
* J. Antonio Barragan (Chris Abri 8/7/13)
* Toby Moncaster (Chris Abri 8/7/13)
* Shareef Jalloq (Chris Abri 8/7/13)
* Josh Keeler (Mark Mellors 9/7/13)
* Marko Cosic (Mark Mellors 9/7/13)
* Diana Probst (Mark Mellors 9/7/13)
* Ben Evans (Stephen Woolhead 9/7/13)
* Rachel Rayns (Stephen Woolhead 9/7/13)
* Mat Cook (Stephen Woolhead 9/7/13)
* Roeland Schumacher (Chris Abri 11/7/13)
* James Waldmeyer (Chris Abri 11/7/13)
* Peter Mottram (Chris Abri 11/7/13)
* Ajith Shadakshari (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Mark Tillotson (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Ben Alper (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Indy Wilkhu (Chris Abri 25/7/13)
* Matthew Ireland (Chris Abri 25/7/13)
* Pop Sharma (Chris Abri 25/7/13)
* Nick Johnson (David Bebb 30/05/13)
* Brian Corteil (David Bebb 30/07/13)
* Dan Tidhar (David Bebb 30/07/13)
* Ward Hills (David Bebb 30/07/13)
* Kevin Maloney (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Andrew Lipson (Mark Mellors 18/7/13)
* Chris Wilson (Mark Mellors 1/8/13)
* Richard Mitchell (Mark Mellors 1/8/13)
* Adrian van den Heever (Mark Mellors 1/8/13)
* Benyahmin Kidder (Chris Abri 8/8/13)
* Andrew Dunn (Chris Abri 8/8/13)
* Robert Hoff (Chris Abri 8/8/13)
* Edward Imhagwe (Mark Mellors 15/8/13)
* Lewis Williams (Mark Mellors 15/8/13)
* Vincent Sanders (Mark Mellors 15/8/13)
* Andy Fisher (Mark Mellors 22/08/13)
* Daniel Garden (Mark Mellors 22/08/13)
* ST John (Mark Mellors 29/08/13)
* Matt Harvey (Mark Mellors 29/08/13)
* Michael Thomas (Mark Mellors 29/08/13)
* Alexis Mather (Mark Mellors 5/09/13)
* Chris Stanley (Mark Mellors 5/09/13)
* Jon Wood (Mark Mellors 5/09/13)
* Harry Braviner (Mark Mellors 12/09/13)
* Jason White (Mark Mellors 12/09/13)
* Jon Callan (Mark Mellors 12/09/13)
* Marco Aita (Chris Abri 19/09/13)
* Ed Herbert (Chris Abri 19/09/13)
* John Simm (Chris Abri 19/09/13)
* Chris Voth (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Pete Woodhouse (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Fergus Riche (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Mark Roberts (Chris Abri 17/10/13)
* Katia Dilks (Chris Abri 14/11/13)
* Tim Dilks (Chris Abri 14/11/13)
* Theo Sanderson (Chris Abri 14/11/13)
* Esther Leighton (Chris Abri 09/01/14)
* Aleksandar Tomic (Chris Abri 09/01/14)
* Benjamin Butler (Chris Abri 13/02/14)
* Jon Aas (Chris Abri 04/03/14)
* Mark Cheverton (Ben Butler 25/03/14)
* Andrew Gale (Ben Butler 01/04/14)
* Robert Karpinski (Ben Butler 01/04/14)
* Shelagh Shepherd (Ben Butler 01/04/14)
* Paul Edgington (Jason White 02/04/14)
* Paco Cordobes (Jason White 02/04/14)
* Rob Voisey (Jason White 09/04/14)
* Riccardo Gherardi (Jason White 09/04/14)
* Rick Hamilton (Jason White 14/04/14)
* Thomas Keller (Jason White 14/04/14)
* Martin Lenz (Ben Butler 15/05/14)
* Alberto Santos (Mark Mellors 22/05/14)
* James Hutton (Mark Mellors 22/05/14)
* Innes Edridge (Mark Mellors 22/05/14)
* Paul Holland (Chris Abri 17/06/14)
* Maciek Piatek (Chris Abri 17/06/14)
* Matthew Taylor (Chris Abri 17/06/14)
* Shashank (Jason White 23/06/14)
* Tim Rowsell (Jason White 23/06/14)
* Owen Woods (Jason White 23/06/14)
* Alexandra Grigore (Chris Abri 15/07/14)
* Richard Armstrong (Chris Abri 15/07/14)
* David Taylor (Chris Abri 15/07/14)
* Al Napp (Jason White 19/08/14)
* Jon Baxter (Jason White 19/08/14)
* Graeham Douglas (Chris Abri 16/9/14)
* Stevan Wing (Chris Abri 16/9/14)
* Rick Lupton (Jason White 29/10/14)
* Milosz (Jason White 29/10/14)
* Erik Pickering (Jason White 09/01/15)
* Luke Twydell (Jason White 09/01/15)
* Jae Turner (Jason White 09/01/15)
* John Sidiropoulos (Jason White 30/01/15)
* Andrei Ruskuc (Jason White 30/01/15)
* Tom Parker (Jason White 30/01/15)
* Phil McArthur (Jason White 30/01/15)
* John Mead (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Adam Mulligan (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Zachary Beer (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Ed Robertson (Jason White 13/02/15)
* Robin Sterling (Jason White 27/03/15)
* Kristien De Clercq (Jason White 27/03/15)
* Simon Birrell (Jason White 27/03/15)
* B Goodall (Jason White 27/03/15)
* Marcin Izo (Jason White 12/06/15)
* William Morton (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Abi (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Jack Brewster (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Scion (Jason White 12/06/15)
* Henry (Jason White 17/06/15)
* Ian Mc(Jason White 17/06/15)
* Kham Ali(Jason White 17/06/15)
* Julius Schmidt(Jason White 17/06/15)
* Brian Starkey (Jason White 21/08/15)
* Andrew Cooke (Jason White 17/06/15)
* Phill Banks (Jason White 17/06/15)
* David Horsnell (Jason White 17/06/15)
* Robert Meadows (Robin Sterling 19/11/15)
* Robyn Kerrison (Robin Sterling 19/11/15)
* Greg Matthews (Robin Sterling 19/11/15)

= Training Cheat sheet =

The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the CNC Router Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion is included on this page; this does not constitute and is not a substitute for the training itself.

== Group Training ==

The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-4 members at a time in a 1 hr session.

'''Introduction/walk around'''
* Extraction
* Water Cooler system
* Machine Bed
* Router – Collets - Cutters (Mention 50p for maintenance costs if using Makespace Cutters)
* Gantry/Moving Parts
* PC & Software Locations
* Material Storage
* Hand controller -[[Equipment/CNC_Router/Hand_Controller|Hand Controller Guide]]

'''Health & Safety'''

Risks
* Dust
* Noise
* Fire
* Trapping
* Burns
* Loss of Limb or Digit

PPE

* Ear Defenders
* Safety Goggles
* Common Sense Hat!

'''Machine Startup & Positioning'''
* Check handset is attached properly
* Power up main switch
* Check Water Pump
* Check extractor is functional and not full
* Check handset says “Datum?” (if not, reset E.Stop)
* Click “OK” ensuring no obstructions. (Machine will go to X0 Y0 Z+Max)
* Check spindle is safe and functioning correctly.

'''Job Setup – Demo piece'''
* Workholding, Clamping and work positioning
* Tool Selection & Collet sizes
* Zero work
* Load G-Code directly onto USB stick from PC(no sub-directories)
* Place USB stick into Hand Controller
* Select and run job at desired feedrates

Do Not Leave The Machine Unattended While Running A Job! However Long It Takes.

== Individual Training Task ==

The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:

Task
* Make a.....

Steps
* Set individual to work, don't prompt but do answer questions (or pose if needed)
* Talk through design once done, question/check things etc
* Proceed to routing (watch carefully all steps)
* Ask to stop job/restart, question escalation process

Assuming all ok:
* Get them to read the health and safety notes about operation and materials
* Add to the trained member list!

== Project Oversight ==

For next 2-3 projects, ensure member will find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes)

Equipment/CNC Model Mill/Training

2015-10-21T09:38:18Z

Robinsterling: /* Trained Users */

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/CNC_Model_Mill|CNC Model Mill]] / Training

= Roland Mill Training =

This page documents the process for being trained to use the, and the list of members who have completed that training.

== Summary ==

Training takes place in three main steps:
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)

Training on the mill is run by the mill Owners. The mill Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the mill, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the mill.

== Booking ==

Sessions are advertised on '''http://meetup.makespace.org'''
* For discussing training, or requesting additional slots if needed, use the mailing list thread: [https://groups.google.com/d/msg/cammakespace/Nvf0GPRhLAY/fkvHEQ2sDz4J Training : Roland Mill]

Notes:
* You can only be trained if you have your name allocated to a slot (groups will be restricted to four at a time, so please don't make up additional spaces)
* You must do the group and individual training on the same day

= Trained Users =

The following members of Makespace are owners of the mill, so are trained to use and teach use of the Mill:
* Paul Osborn
* Robin Sterling

The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the Mill (note, they are not qualified to train others however):
* Alexis Mather (Stephen Woolhead, 4/04/2013)
* Rachel Rayns (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Henry Gomersall (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Andrew Dunn (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Edward Imhagwe (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Kim Spence-Jones (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Chris Voth (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Chris Abri (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Joe Tapply (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Dave Ansell (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Gaye Soykok (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Martin de Selincourt (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Andy Fisher (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Mark Tillotson (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Tom Ingham(Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* David Esteves (Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* Wayne Keenan (Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* David Bebb (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Patrick Greaney (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Paul Osborn (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Adrian Carr (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* ST John (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Anne Harrison (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Maciek Piatek (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Tim Thornton (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* J. Antonio Barragan (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* John Sturdy (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Peter Provis (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Steve Upton (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Moin Ali(Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Dan Tidhar (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Jason White (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Adrian van den Heever (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Stacy ??? (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Toby Moncaster (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Arun (Jake) Rao (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Benyahmin Kidder (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* James Waldmeyer (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Alexsandar Tomic (Paul Osborn 13/12/2013)
* David Cox (Paul Osborn 13/12/2013)
* Josh Keeler (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* Armando Carlone (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* Richard Fosh (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* John Campbell (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Theo Sanderson (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Steve Jeapes (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Matt Grimes (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Harry Braviner (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Aaron Jacobsen (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Campbell McIlroy (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Peter Knight (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Steve Ogborne (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Ben Butler (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Patrick Wollner (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Paul Edgington (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Laura James (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Michael Dales (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Riccardo Gherardi (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Vincent Sanders (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Ian Mcfar (Paul Osborn 17/2/2014)
* Francisco Cordobes (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Andy Gane (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Robert Karpinski (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Mark Cheverton (Paul Osborn 24/3/2014)
* Dave H (Paul Osborn 24/3/2014)
* Eric Jones (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Neil Tan (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Peter Mottram (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Hidde-Jan Lemstra (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Diana Probst (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Martin Lenz (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Al Napp (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Owen Woods (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Rob Yates (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* Shashank Srinvasan (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* David Taylor (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* Matthew Taylor (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Rob Voisey (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Jon Baxter (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Ben Alper (Paul Osborn 15/9/2014)
* Stevan Wing (Paul Osborn 15/9/2014)
* John Sidiropoulos (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Simon West (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Alex Gee (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Zizwani Mhango (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Danny Farrant (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Stephen Paulger (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Erik Pickering (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Giovanni Orlando (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Dan Tidhar (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Robin Sterling (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Jae Turner (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Tom Parker (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Geoff Lunn (Paul Osborn 11/05/2015)
* Luke Twydell (Paul Osborn 11/05/2015)
* Roy Gwinn (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Tianheng Zhao (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Jon Green (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Frodi Jones (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Clare Harriette (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Patrick Riggs (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Fotis Georgatos (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Tobias Wenzel (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Hugo Keene (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Nicola Westgarth-Flynn (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Adam Greig (Paul Osborn 15/07/2015)
* Shareef Jalloq (Paul Osborn 15/07/2015)
* Tumi Markan (Robin Sterling 22/07/2015)
* William Morton (Robin Sterling 22/07/2015)
* Frederic Sorgeloos (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Andrew Cooke (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Stephen Harrison (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Rob Shore (Robin Sterling 04/08/2015)
* Ivo Dawkins (Robin Sterling 04/08/2015)
* Henry Begg (Robin Sterling 25/08/15)
* Daryl Stewart (Robin Sterling 25/08/15)
* Katia Dilks (Paul Osborn 02/09/15)
* Martin Prescott (Paul Osborn 02/09/15)
* Jonathan Waite (Robin Sterling 20/10/15)
* Katy Marshall (Robin Sterling 20/10/15)

= Training Cheatsheet =

The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the Mill Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion; this does not constitute and is not a substitute for the training itself.

== Group Training ==

The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-4 members at a time in a 1 hr session.

'''Mill Basics'''
* Cover the basic mechanics of an 3 axis mill.
* Explain the difference between machine co-ordinates and user co-ordinates
* Cover the different types of cutters, ball, square etc.
* Explain collets and how to change the cutter.
* Cover types of materials than can be cut on the mill, wood, plastics, '''NO METAL'''
* Cover how to fix work piece to bed.

'''VPanel'''
* Show how to move cutter around in X, Y and Z free hand
* Show how to change the rapid speed, and explain difference between low/high and steps
* Show how to set XYZ origins.
* Show how to set Z origin using sensor.
* Show how to move to set co-ordinates and make relative moves.
* Explain how to switch to G-Code load G-Code files

'''Click Mill'''
* Explain how to do basic operations such as pocket and surface.
* Cover the basic cutting parameters, such as feed rates, spindle speed, cutting in amount and path interval.

'''SRP Player'''
* File formats that can be loaded (STL/IGES/Rhino)
* Rotating imported model to correct orientation.
* Scale model if needed.
* Cover type of milling
** Surface finish
** Flat / curved
** What cutting top or top and bottom means
** Adding supports
* Explain creation of tool paths
* Set the size of the work piece and material
* Create initial tool path
* Show cutting preview and explain how it can show cutting errors by flicking between model and preview.
* Show how to edit cutting paths, change tools and cutting area and depth.
* Show margins and slope and re-generate tool paths.
* Open and show the sample project 'thing.srp' as an example of how tool paths can be tweaked to reduce cutting times and optimize support material.

'''Cut 2D'''
* Open sample project to show basics of tool paths and 3D preview.
* Refer people to the videos on the Cut2D website.

'''Q and A'''

== Individual Training Task ==

The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:

* Power machine on
* Change the current tool, demonstrating understand of the collet system and correct positioning of cutter in collet. Ensure that the cutter is not dropped.
* Position the cutter over the XY origin and set as origin in user co-ordinates.
* Set the Z origin using the sensor.
* Using the ClickMill software cut a 20x20mm pocket 5mm deep offset by 5,5mm from the origin.
* Pause the job midway through, then restart it.
* Clean machine.
* Turn off.

== Project Oversight ==

For next 2-3 projects or until they are comfortable, projects should be machine out of soft materials only such as foam, that way if a mistake is made no damage will be caused to the machine and an expensive block of material lost. If possible the newly trained user should find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes) in their first couple of projects, or any time they are unsure.

'''If in doubt ask for advice!!'''

Equipment/CNC Model Mill/Training

2015-10-21T09:37:54Z

Robinsterling: /* Trained Users */

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/CNC_Model_Mill|CNC Model Mill]] / Training

= Roland Mill Training =

This page documents the process for being trained to use the, and the list of members who have completed that training.

== Summary ==

Training takes place in three main steps:
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)

Training on the mill is run by the mill Owners. The mill Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the mill, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the mill.

== Booking ==

Sessions are advertised on '''http://meetup.makespace.org'''
* For discussing training, or requesting additional slots if needed, use the mailing list thread: [https://groups.google.com/d/msg/cammakespace/Nvf0GPRhLAY/fkvHEQ2sDz4J Training : Roland Mill]

Notes:
* You can only be trained if you have your name allocated to a slot (groups will be restricted to four at a time, so please don't make up additional spaces)
* You must do the group and individual training on the same day

= Trained Users =

The following members of Makespace are owners of the mill, so are trained to use and teach use of the Mill:
* Paul Osborn
* Robin Sterling

The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the Mill (note, they are not qualified to train others however):
* Alexis Mather (Stephen Woolhead, 4/04/2013)
* Rachel Rayns (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Henry Gomersall (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Andrew Dunn (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Edward Imhagwe (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Kim Spence-Jones (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Chris Voth (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Chris Abri (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Joe Tapply (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Dave Ansell (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Gaye Soykok (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Martin de Selincourt (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Andy Fisher (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Mark Tillotson (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Tom Ingham(Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* David Esteves (Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* Wayne Keenan (Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* David Bebb (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Patrick Greaney (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Paul Osborn (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Adrian Carr (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* ST John (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Anne Harrison (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Maciek Piatek (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Tim Thornton (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* J. Antonio Barragan (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* John Sturdy (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Peter Provis (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Steve Upton (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Moin Ali(Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Dan Tidhar (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Jason White (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Adrian van den Heever (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Stacy ??? (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Toby Moncaster (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Arun (Jake) Rao (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Benyahmin Kidder (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* James Waldmeyer (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Alexsandar Tomic (Paul Osborn 13/12/2013)
* David Cox (Paul Osborn 13/12/2013)
* Josh Keeler (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* Armando Carlone (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* Richard Fosh (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* John Campbell (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Theo Sanderson (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Steve Jeapes (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Matt Grimes (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Harry Braviner (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Aaron Jacobsen (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Campbell McIlroy (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Peter Knight (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Steve Ogborne (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Ben Butler (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Patrick Wollner (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Paul Edgington (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Laura James (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Michael Dales (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Riccardo Gherardi (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Vincent Sanders (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Ian Mcfar (Paul Osborn 17/2/2014)
* Francisco Cordobes (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Andy Gane (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Robert Karpinski (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Mark Cheverton (Paul Osborn 24/3/2014)
* Dave H (Paul Osborn 24/3/2014)
* Eric Jones (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Neil Tan (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Peter Mottram (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Hidde-Jan Lemstra (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Diana Probst (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Martin Lenz (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Al Napp (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Owen Woods (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Rob Yates (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* Shashank Srinvasan (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* David Taylor (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* Matthew Taylor (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Rob Voisey (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Jon Baxter (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Ben Alper (Paul Osborn 15/9/2014)
* Stevan Wing (Paul Osborn 15/9/2014)
* John Sidiropoulos (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Simon West (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Alex Gee (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Zizwani Mhango (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Danny Farrant (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Stephen Paulger (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Erik Pickering (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Giovanni Orlando (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Dan Tidhar (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Robin Sterling (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Jae Turner (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Tom Parker (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Geoff Lunn (Paul Osborn 11/05/2015)
* Luke Twydell (Paul Osborn 11/05/2015)
* Roy Gwinn (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Tianheng Zhao (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Jon Green (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Frodi Jones (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Clare Harriette (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Patrick Riggs (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Fotis Georgatos (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Tobias Wenzel (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Hugo Keene (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Nicola Westgarth-Flynn (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Adam Greig (Paul Osborn 15/07/2015)
* Shareef Jalloq (Paul Osborn 15/07/2015)
* Tumi Markan (Robin Sterling 22/07/2015)
* William Morton (Robin Sterling 22/07/2015)
* Frederic Sorgeloos (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Andrew Cooke (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Stephen Harrison (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Rob Shore (Robin Sterling 04/08/2015)
* Ivo Dawkins (Robin Sterling 04/08/2015)
* Henry Begg (Robin Sterling 25/08/15)
* Daryl Stewart (Robin Sterling 25/08/15)
" Katia Dilks (Paul Osborn 02/09/15)
* Martin Prescott (Paul Osborn 02/09/15)
* Jonathan Waite (Robin Sterling 20/10/15)
* Katy Marshall (Robin Sterling 20/10/15)

= Training Cheatsheet =

The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the Mill Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion; this does not constitute and is not a substitute for the training itself.

== Group Training ==

The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-4 members at a time in a 1 hr session.

'''Mill Basics'''
* Cover the basic mechanics of an 3 axis mill.
* Explain the difference between machine co-ordinates and user co-ordinates
* Cover the different types of cutters, ball, square etc.
* Explain collets and how to change the cutter.
* Cover types of materials than can be cut on the mill, wood, plastics, '''NO METAL'''
* Cover how to fix work piece to bed.

'''VPanel'''
* Show how to move cutter around in X, Y and Z free hand
* Show how to change the rapid speed, and explain difference between low/high and steps
* Show how to set XYZ origins.
* Show how to set Z origin using sensor.
* Show how to move to set co-ordinates and make relative moves.
* Explain how to switch to G-Code load G-Code files

'''Click Mill'''
* Explain how to do basic operations such as pocket and surface.
* Cover the basic cutting parameters, such as feed rates, spindle speed, cutting in amount and path interval.

'''SRP Player'''
* File formats that can be loaded (STL/IGES/Rhino)
* Rotating imported model to correct orientation.
* Scale model if needed.
* Cover type of milling
** Surface finish
** Flat / curved
** What cutting top or top and bottom means
** Adding supports
* Explain creation of tool paths
* Set the size of the work piece and material
* Create initial tool path
* Show cutting preview and explain how it can show cutting errors by flicking between model and preview.
* Show how to edit cutting paths, change tools and cutting area and depth.
* Show margins and slope and re-generate tool paths.
* Open and show the sample project 'thing.srp' as an example of how tool paths can be tweaked to reduce cutting times and optimize support material.

'''Cut 2D'''
* Open sample project to show basics of tool paths and 3D preview.
* Refer people to the videos on the Cut2D website.

'''Q and A'''

== Individual Training Task ==

The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:

* Power machine on
* Change the current tool, demonstrating understand of the collet system and correct positioning of cutter in collet. Ensure that the cutter is not dropped.
* Position the cutter over the XY origin and set as origin in user co-ordinates.
* Set the Z origin using the sensor.
* Using the ClickMill software cut a 20x20mm pocket 5mm deep offset by 5,5mm from the origin.
* Pause the job midway through, then restart it.
* Clean machine.
* Turn off.

== Project Oversight ==

For next 2-3 projects or until they are comfortable, projects should be machine out of soft materials only such as foam, that way if a mistake is made no damage will be caused to the machine and an expensive block of material lost. If possible the newly trained user should find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes) in their first couple of projects, or any time they are unsure.

'''If in doubt ask for advice!!'''

Equipment/CNC Model Mill/Training

2015-08-26T07:47:35Z

Robinsterling: /* Trained Users */

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/CNC_Model_Mill|CNC Model Mill]] / Training

= Roland Mill Training =

This page documents the process for being trained to use the, and the list of members who have completed that training.

== Summary ==

Training takes place in three main steps:
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)

Training on the mill is run by the mill Owners. The mill Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the mill, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the mill.

== Booking ==

Sessions are advertised on '''http://meetup.makespace.org'''
* For discussing training, or requesting additional slots if needed, use the mailing list thread: [https://groups.google.com/d/msg/cammakespace/Nvf0GPRhLAY/fkvHEQ2sDz4J Training : Roland Mill]

Notes:
* You can only be trained if you have your name allocated to a slot (groups will be restricted to four at a time, so please don't make up additional spaces)
* You must do the group and individual training on the same day

= Trained Users =

The following members of Makespace are owners of the mill, so are trained to use and teach use of the Mill:
* Paul Osborn
* Robin Sterling

The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the Mill (note, they are not qualified to train others however):
* Alexis Mather (Stephen Woolhead, 4/04/2013)
* Rachel Rayns (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Henry Gomersall (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Andrew Dunn (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Edward Imhagwe (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Kim Spence-Jones (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Chris Voth (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Chris Abri (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Joe Tapply (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Dave Ansell (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Gaye Soykok (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Martin de Selincourt (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Andy Fisher (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Mark Tillotson (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Tom Ingham(Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* David Esteves (Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* Wayne Keenan (Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* David Bebb (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Patrick Greaney (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Paul Osborn (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Adrian Carr (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* ST John (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Anne Harrison (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Maciek Piatek (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Tim Thornton (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* J. Antonio Barragan (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* John Sturdy (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Peter Provis (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Steve Upton (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Moin Ali(Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Dan Tidhar (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Jason White (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Adrian van den Heever (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Stacy ??? (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Toby Moncaster (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Arun (Jake) Rao (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Benyahmin Kidder (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* James Waldmeyer (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Alexsandar Tomic (Paul Osborn 13/12/2013)
* David Cox (Paul Osborn 13/12/2013)
* Josh Keeler (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* Armando Carlone (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* Richard Fosh (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* John Campbell (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Theo Sanderson (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Steve Jeapes (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Matt Grimes (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Harry Braviner (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Aaron Jacobsen (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Campbell McIlroy (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Peter Knight (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Steve Ogborne (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Ben Butler (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Patrick Wollner (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Paul Edgington (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Laura James (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Michael Dales (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Riccardo Gherardi (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Vincent Sanders (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Ian Mcfar (Paul Osborn 17/2/2014)
* Francisco Cordobes (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Andy Gane (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Robert Karpinski (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Mark Cheverton (Paul Osborn 24/3/2014)
* Dave H (Paul Osborn 24/3/2014)
* Eric Jones (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Neil Tan (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Peter Mottram (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Hidde-Jan Lemstra (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Diana Probst (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Martin Lenz (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Al Napp (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Owen Woods (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Rob Yates (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* Shashank Srinvasan (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* David Taylor (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* Matthew Taylor (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Rob Voisey (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Jon Baxter (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Ben Alper (Paul Osborn 15/9/2014)
* Stevan Wing (Paul Osborn 15/9/2014)
* John Sidiropoulos (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Simon West (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Alex Gee (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Zizwani Mhango (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Danny Farrant (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Stephen Paulger (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Erik Pickering (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Giovanni Orlando (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Dan Tidhar (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Robin Sterling (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Jae Turner (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Tom Parker (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Geoff Lunn (Paul Osborn 11/05/2015)
* Luke Twydell (Paul Osborn 11/05/2015)
* Roy Gwinn (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Tianheng Zhao (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Jon Green (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Frodi Jones (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Clare Harriette (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Patrick Riggs (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Fotis Georgatos (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Tobias Wenzel (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Hugo Keene (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Nicola Westgarth-Flynn (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Adam Greig (Paul Osborn 15/07/2015)
* Shareef Jalloq (Paul Osborn 15/07/2015)
* Tumi Markan (Robin Sterling 22/07/2015)
* William Morton (Robin Sterling 22/07/2015)
* Frederic Sorgeloos (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Andrew Cooke (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Stephen Harrison (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Rob Shore (Robin Sterling 04/08/2015)
* Ivo Dawkins (Robin Sterling 04/08/2015)
* Henry Begg (Robin Sterling 25/08/15)
* Daryl Stewart (Robin Sterling 25/08/15)

= Training Cheatsheet =

The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the Mill Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion; this does not constitute and is not a substitute for the training itself.

== Group Training ==

The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-4 members at a time in a 1 hr session.

'''Mill Basics'''
* Cover the basic mechanics of an 3 axis mill.
* Explain the difference between machine co-ordinates and user co-ordinates
* Cover the different types of cutters, ball, square etc.
* Explain collets and how to change the cutter.
* Cover types of materials than can be cut on the mill, wood, plastics, '''NO METAL'''
* Cover how to fix work piece to bed.

'''VPanel'''
* Show how to move cutter around in X, Y and Z free hand
* Show how to change the rapid speed, and explain difference between low/high and steps
* Show how to set XYZ origins.
* Show how to set Z origin using sensor.
* Show how to move to set co-ordinates and make relative moves.
* Explain how to switch to G-Code load G-Code files

'''Click Mill'''
* Explain how to do basic operations such as pocket and surface.
* Cover the basic cutting parameters, such as feed rates, spindle speed, cutting in amount and path interval.

'''SRP Player'''
* File formats that can be loaded (STL/IGES/Rhino)
* Rotating imported model to correct orientation.
* Scale model if needed.
* Cover type of milling
** Surface finish
** Flat / curved
** What cutting top or top and bottom means
** Adding supports
* Explain creation of tool paths
* Set the size of the work piece and material
* Create initial tool path
* Show cutting preview and explain how it can show cutting errors by flicking between model and preview.
* Show how to edit cutting paths, change tools and cutting area and depth.
* Show margins and slope and re-generate tool paths.
* Open and show the sample project 'thing.srp' as an example of how tool paths can be tweaked to reduce cutting times and optimize support material.

'''Cut 2D'''
* Open sample project to show basics of tool paths and 3D preview.
* Refer people to the videos on the Cut2D website.

'''Q and A'''

== Individual Training Task ==

The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:

* Power machine on
* Change the current tool, demonstrating understand of the collet system and correct positioning of cutter in collet. Ensure that the cutter is not dropped.
* Position the cutter over the XY origin and set as origin in user co-ordinates.
* Set the Z origin using the sensor.
* Using the ClickMill software cut a 20x20mm pocket 5mm deep offset by 5,5mm from the origin.
* Pause the job midway through, then restart it.
* Clean machine.
* Turn off.

== Project Oversight ==

For next 2-3 projects or until they are comfortable, projects should be machine out of soft materials only such as foam, that way if a mistake is made no damage will be caused to the machine and an expensive block of material lost. If possible the newly trained user should find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes) in their first couple of projects, or any time they are unsure.

'''If in doubt ask for advice!!'''

Equipment/CNC Model Mill/Training

2015-08-05T13:01:59Z

Robinsterling: /* Trained Users */

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/CNC_Model_Mill|CNC Model Mill]] / Training

= Roland Mill Training =

This page documents the process for being trained to use the, and the list of members who have completed that training.

== Summary ==

Training takes place in three main steps:
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)

Training on the mill is run by the mill Owners. The mill Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the mill, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the mill.

== Booking ==

Sessions are advertised on '''http://meetup.makespace.org'''
* For discussing training, or requesting additional slots if needed, use the mailing list thread: [https://groups.google.com/d/msg/cammakespace/Nvf0GPRhLAY/fkvHEQ2sDz4J Training : Roland Mill]

Notes:
* You can only be trained if you have your name allocated to a slot (groups will be restricted to four at a time, so please don't make up additional spaces)
* You must do the group and individual training on the same day

= Trained Users =

The following members of Makespace are owners of the mill, so are trained to use and teach use of the Mill:
* Paul Osborn
* Robin Sterling

The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the Mill (note, they are not qualified to train others however):
* Alexis Mather (Stephen Woolhead, 4/04/2013)
* Rachel Rayns (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Henry Gomersall (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Andrew Dunn (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Edward Imhagwe (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Kim Spence-Jones (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Chris Voth (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Chris Abri (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Joe Tapply (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Dave Ansell (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Gaye Soykok (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Martin de Selincourt (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Andy Fisher (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Mark Tillotson (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Tom Ingham(Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* David Esteves (Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* Wayne Keenan (Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* David Bebb (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Patrick Greaney (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Paul Osborn (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Adrian Carr (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* ST John (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Anne Harrison (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Maciek Piatek (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Tim Thornton (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* J. Antonio Barragan (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* John Sturdy (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Peter Provis (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Steve Upton (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Moin Ali(Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Dan Tidhar (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Jason White (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Adrian van den Heever (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Stacy ??? (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Toby Moncaster (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Arun (Jake) Rao (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Benyahmin Kidder (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* James Waldmeyer (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Alexsandar Tomic (Paul Osborn 13/12/2013)
* David Cox (Paul Osborn 13/12/2013)
* Josh Keeler (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* Armando Carlone (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* Richard Fosh (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* John Campbell (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Theo Sanderson (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Steve Jeapes (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Matt Grimes (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Harry Braviner (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Aaron Jacobsen (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Campbell McIlroy (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Peter Knight (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Steve Ogborne (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Ben Butler (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Patrick Wollner (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Paul Edgington (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Laura James (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Michael Dales (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Riccardo Gherardi (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Vincent Sanders (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Ian Mcfar (Paul Osborn 17/2/2014)
* Francisco Cordobes (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Andy Gane (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Robert Karpinski (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Mark Cheverton (Paul Osborn 24/3/2014)
* Dave H (Paul Osborn 24/3/2014)
* Eric Jones (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Neil Tan (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Peter Mottram (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Hidde-Jan Lemstra (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Diana Probst (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Martin Lenz (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Al Napp (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Owen Woods (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Rob Yates (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* Shashank Srinvasan (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* David Taylor (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* Matthew Taylor (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Rob Voisey (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Jon Baxter (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Ben Alper (Paul Osborn 15/9/2014)
* Stevan Wing (Paul Osborn 15/9/2014)
* John Sidiropoulos (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Simon West (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Alex Gee (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Zizwani Mhango (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Danny Farrant (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Stephen Paulger (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Erik Pickering (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Giovanni Orlando (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Dan Tidhar (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Robin Sterling (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Jae Turner (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Tom Parker (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Geoff Lunn (Paul Osborn 11/05/2015)
* Luke Twydell (Paul Osborn 11/05/2015)
* Roy Gwinn (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Tianheng Zhao (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Jon Green (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Frodi Jones (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Clare Harriette (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Patrick Riggs (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Fotis Georgatos (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Tobias Wenzel (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Hugo Keene (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Nicola Westgarth-Flynn (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Adam Greig (Paul Osborn 15/07/2015)
* Shareef Jalloq (Paul Osborn 15/07/2015)
* Tumi Markan (Robin Sterling 22/07/2015)
* William Morton (Robin Sterling 22/07/2015)
* Frederic Sorgeloos (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Andrew Cooke (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Stephen Harrison (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Rob Shore (Robin Sterling 04/08/2015)
* Ivo Dawkins (Robin Sterling 04/08/2015)

= Training Cheatsheet =

The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the Mill Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion; this does not constitute and is not a substitute for the training itself.

== Group Training ==

The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-4 members at a time in a 1 hr session.

'''Mill Basics'''
* Cover the basic mechanics of an 3 axis mill.
* Explain the difference between machine co-ordinates and user co-ordinates
* Cover the different types of cutters, ball, square etc.
* Explain collets and how to change the cutter.
* Cover types of materials than can be cut on the mill, wood, plastics, '''NO METAL'''
* Cover how to fix work piece to bed.

'''VPanel'''
* Show how to move cutter around in X, Y and Z free hand
* Show how to change the rapid speed, and explain difference between low/high and steps
* Show how to set XYZ origins.
* Show how to set Z origin using sensor.
* Show how to move to set co-ordinates and make relative moves.
* Explain how to switch to G-Code load G-Code files

'''Click Mill'''
* Explain how to do basic operations such as pocket and surface.
* Cover the basic cutting parameters, such as feed rates, spindle speed, cutting in amount and path interval.

'''SRP Player'''
* File formats that can be loaded (STL/IGES/Rhino)
* Rotating imported model to correct orientation.
* Scale model if needed.
* Cover type of milling
** Surface finish
** Flat / curved
** What cutting top or top and bottom means
** Adding supports
* Explain creation of tool paths
* Set the size of the work piece and material
* Create initial tool path
* Show cutting preview and explain how it can show cutting errors by flicking between model and preview.
* Show how to edit cutting paths, change tools and cutting area and depth.
* Show margins and slope and re-generate tool paths.
* Open and show the sample project 'thing.srp' as an example of how tool paths can be tweaked to reduce cutting times and optimize support material.

'''Cut 2D'''
* Open sample project to show basics of tool paths and 3D preview.
* Refer people to the videos on the Cut2D website.

'''Q and A'''

== Individual Training Task ==

The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:

* Power machine on
* Change the current tool, demonstrating understand of the collet system and correct positioning of cutter in collet. Ensure that the cutter is not dropped.
* Position the cutter over the XY origin and set as origin in user co-ordinates.
* Set the Z origin using the sensor.
* Using the ClickMill software cut a 20x20mm pocket 5mm deep offset by 5,5mm from the origin.
* Pause the job midway through, then restart it.
* Clean machine.
* Turn off.

== Project Oversight ==

For next 2-3 projects or until they are comfortable, projects should be machine out of soft materials only such as foam, that way if a mistake is made no damage will be caused to the machine and an expensive block of material lost. If possible the newly trained user should find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes) in their first couple of projects, or any time they are unsure.

'''If in doubt ask for advice!!'''

Equipment/CNC Model Mill/Training

2015-07-31T17:23:31Z

Robinsterling: /* Trained Users */

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/CNC_Model_Mill|CNC Model Mill]] / Training

= Roland Mill Training =

This page documents the process for being trained to use the, and the list of members who have completed that training.

== Summary ==

Training takes place in three main steps:
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)

Training on the mill is run by the mill Owners. The mill Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the mill, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the mill.

== Booking ==

Sessions are advertised on '''http://meetup.makespace.org'''
* For discussing training, or requesting additional slots if needed, use the mailing list thread: [https://groups.google.com/d/msg/cammakespace/Nvf0GPRhLAY/fkvHEQ2sDz4J Training : Roland Mill]

Notes:
* You can only be trained if you have your name allocated to a slot (groups will be restricted to four at a time, so please don't make up additional spaces)
* You must do the group and individual training on the same day

= Trained Users =

The following members of Makespace are owners of the mill, so are trained to use and teach use of the Mill:
* Paul Osborn
* Robin Sterling

The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the Mill (note, they are not qualified to train others however):
* Alexis Mather (Stephen Woolhead, 4/04/2013)
* Rachel Rayns (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Henry Gomersall (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Andrew Dunn (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Edward Imhagwe (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Kim Spence-Jones (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)
* Chris Voth (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Chris Abri (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Joe Tapply (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)
* Dave Ansell (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Gaye Soykok (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Martin de Selincourt (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Andy Fisher (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Mark Tillotson (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)
* Tom Ingham(Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* David Esteves (Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* Wayne Keenan (Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)
* David Bebb (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Patrick Greaney (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Paul Osborn (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* Adrian Carr (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)
* ST John (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Anne Harrison (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Maciek Piatek (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* Tim Thornton (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* J. Antonio Barragan (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)
* John Sturdy (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Peter Provis (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Steve Upton (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Moin Ali(Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)
* Dan Tidhar (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Jason White (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Adrian van den Heever (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Stacy ??? (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)
* Toby Moncaster (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Arun (Jake) Rao (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Benyahmin Kidder (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* James Waldmeyer (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)
* Alexsandar Tomic (Paul Osborn 13/12/2013)
* David Cox (Paul Osborn 13/12/2013)
* Josh Keeler (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* Armando Carlone (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* Richard Fosh (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)
* John Campbell (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Theo Sanderson (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Steve Jeapes (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)
* Matt Grimes (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Harry Braviner (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Aaron Jacobsen (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)
* Campbell McIlroy (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Peter Knight (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Steve Ogborne (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)
* Ben Butler (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Patrick Wollner (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Paul Edgington (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)
* Laura James (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Michael Dales (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Riccardo Gherardi (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Vincent Sanders (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)
* Ian Mcfar (Paul Osborn 17/2/2014)
* Francisco Cordobes (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Andy Gane (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Robert Karpinski (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)
* Mark Cheverton (Paul Osborn 24/3/2014)
* Dave H (Paul Osborn 24/3/2014)
* Eric Jones (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Neil Tan (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Peter Mottram (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Hidde-Jan Lemstra (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)
* Diana Probst (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Martin Lenz (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Al Napp (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Owen Woods (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)
* Rob Yates (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* Shashank Srinvasan (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* David Taylor (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)
* Matthew Taylor (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Rob Voisey (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Jon Baxter (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)
* Ben Alper (Paul Osborn 15/9/2014)
* Stevan Wing (Paul Osborn 15/9/2014)
* John Sidiropoulos (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Simon West (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Alex Gee (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)
* Zizwani Mhango (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Danny Farrant (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Stephen Paulger (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)
* Erik Pickering (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Giovanni Orlando (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Dan Tidhar (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)
* Robin Sterling (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Jae Turner (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Tom Parker (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)
* Geoff Lunn (Paul Osborn 11/05/2015)
* Luke Twydell (Paul Osborn 11/05/2015)
* Roy Gwinn (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Tianheng Zhao (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Jon Green (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)
* Frodi Jones (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Clare Harriette (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Patrick Riggs (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Fotis Georgatos (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)
* Tobias Wenzel (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Hugo Keene (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Nicola Westgarth-Flynn (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)
* Adam Greig (Paul Osborn 15/07/2015)
* Shareef Jalloq (Paul Osborn 15/07/2015)
* Tumi Markan (Robin Sterling 22/07/2015)
* William Morton (Robin Sterling 22/07/2015)
* Frederic Sorgeloos (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Andrew Cooke (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)
* Stephen Harrison (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)

= Training Cheatsheet =

The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the Mill Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion; this does not constitute and is not a substitute for the training itself.

== Group Training ==

The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-4 members at a time in a 1 hr session.

'''Mill Basics'''
* Cover the basic mechanics of an 3 axis mill.
* Explain the difference between machine co-ordinates and user co-ordinates
* Cover the different types of cutters, ball, square etc.
* Explain collets and how to change the cutter.
* Cover types of materials than can be cut on the mill, wood, plastics, '''NO METAL'''
* Cover how to fix work piece to bed.

'''VPanel'''
* Show how to move cutter around in X, Y and Z free hand
* Show how to change the rapid speed, and explain difference between low/high and steps
* Show how to set XYZ origins.
* Show how to set Z origin using sensor.
* Show how to move to set co-ordinates and make relative moves.
* Explain how to switch to G-Code load G-Code files

'''Click Mill'''
* Explain how to do basic operations such as pocket and surface.
* Cover the basic cutting parameters, such as feed rates, spindle speed, cutting in amount and path interval.

'''SRP Player'''
* File formats that can be loaded (STL/IGES/Rhino)
* Rotating imported model to correct orientation.
* Scale model if needed.
* Cover type of milling
** Surface finish
** Flat / curved
** What cutting top or top and bottom means
** Adding supports
* Explain creation of tool paths
* Set the size of the work piece and material
* Create initial tool path
* Show cutting preview and explain how it can show cutting errors by flicking between model and preview.
* Show how to edit cutting paths, change tools and cutting area and depth.
* Show margins and slope and re-generate tool paths.
* Open and show the sample project 'thing.srp' as an example of how tool paths can be tweaked to reduce cutting times and optimize support material.

'''Cut 2D'''
* Open sample project to show basics of tool paths and 3D preview.
* Refer people to the videos on the Cut2D website.

'''Q and A'''

== Individual Training Task ==

The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:

* Power machine on
* Change the current tool, demonstrating understand of the collet system and correct positioning of cutter in collet. Ensure that the cutter is not dropped.
* Position the cutter over the XY origin and set as origin in user co-ordinates.
* Set the Z origin using the sensor.
* Using the ClickMill software cut a 20x20mm pocket 5mm deep offset by 5,5mm from the origin.
* Pause the job midway through, then restart it.
* Clean machine.
* Turn off.

== Project Oversight ==

For next 2-3 projects or until they are comfortable, projects should be machine out of soft materials only such as foam, that way if a mistake is made no damage will be caused to the machine and an expensive block of material lost. If possible the newly trained user should find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes) in their first couple of projects, or any time they are unsure.

'''If in doubt ask for advice!!'''

Equipment/Laser Cutter

2015-07-31T11:27:35Z

Robinsterling: /* Power and Speed Settings */

{{RedTool}}

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / Laser Cutter

[[File:Makespace-laser-cutter.JPG|thumb|460px|right|Our LS6090 PRO Laser Cutter]]

= Summary =

We have two LS 6090 PRO Laser Cutters. Each has a working area of 900mm by 600mm, and is powered by a 60w CO2 Water Cooled Laser Tube that can engrave and cut through materials such as wood, plastic, card, leather, fabrics, up to about 10-15mm thick (note, it can not cut metal). The laser cut is approximately 0.15mm wide, and a job can take a few seconds through to tens of minutes depending on material thickness and design complexity.

We have dedicated PCs running LaserCut 5.3 software to import, prepare and download jobs to the Laser Cutter. It can import various formats, with DXF being the most commonly used, so various software packages can be used to create your designs.

Here are some examples of laser jobs we've run (please add a photo of yours any time you do a job!)

<gallery>
File:Laser-cut-focus-tool.JPG
File:Laser-cut-front-panels.JPG
File:Laser-cut-lizards.JPG
File:Laser-cut-m-and-s.JPG
File:Laser-cut-model-building.JPG
File:Laser-cut-ply-m.JPG
File:Laser_output_-_makespace_arrow.JPG
File:Laser_box.jpg
File:Croc-small.jpg
File:LaserCutter_Jobs_1.jpg
File:LaserCutterGallery_20130328.jpg
File:LasercutSettlers.jpg
File:Wolfstock1.jpg
File:Mug-holder.jpg
File:2013-10-21 20.10.06.jpg
File:Indy jigster.png
</gallery>

= Using the Laser Cutter =

The laser cutter is a great way to easily produce accurate and complex 2D forms in various materials, and can be designed for with limited experience in various drawing or CAD applications. At the same time, it is an expensive tool with real risk of injury and fire, so is very important you know how to use it to avoid damaging yourself and the machine. '''You must only use the laser cutter if you have been trained, and if you are ever in any doubt about something, please ask for assistance.'''

== Owners ==

The Owners are those who have volunteered to be in charge of the laser cutter, organising maintenance, responding to technical issues and generally being a point of contact. The current Owners of the Laser Cutter are:

* [[User:Mat-C|Mat Cook]]
* [[User:DianaProbst|Diana Probst]]
* [[User:stevancw|Stevan Wing]]
* Owners who are a little less current, but may still be able to help:
** [[User:Simon|Simon Ford]]
** [[User:Barhamd|David Barham]]
** [[User:Nickcadsoftuk|Nick Johnson]]
** [[User:Tmonca|Toby Moncaster]]

== Trainers ==

The Trainers are those who have volunteered to teach others to use the laser cutter and to promote good working practice. The current Trainers for the Laser Cutter are:

* Brian Starkey
* [[User:stevancw|Stevan Wing]]
* [[User:Mat-C|Mat Cook]]
* [[User:robv|Rob Voisey]]

* Currently slightly less frequent trainers are:
** Martin de Selincourt
** [[User:Simon|Simon Ford]]
** [[User:Barhamd|David Barham]]
** [[User:Nickcadsoftuk|Nick Johnson]]
** [[User:Tmonca|Toby Moncaster]]

If you have any questions, problems or concerns around the laser cutter, please use the forum page:
* [http://makespace.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=45 Laser Cutter Log]

For the old mailing list thread see here:
* [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/cammakespace/Tmce2iKVzD8/discussion Log : Laser Cutter]

== Training ==

<div style="background:#FADADD; border:1px solid #FFC0CB; padding:5px">
<b>YOU CAN ONLY USE THE LASER CUTTER IF YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED</b><br>
and have been added to the [[Equipment/Laser_Cutter/Training#Trained_Users|Trained Users]] list by one of the Owners
</div>

To get trained on the laser cutter and be added to the qualified user list, you will need to arrange for a training session with one of the Laser Cutter Owners.

If you'd like to arrange training, please see:
* [[Equipment/Laser_Cutter/Training|Laser Cutter Training]]

== Health and Safety ==

The laser cutter is a potentially dangerous piece of equipment which must only be operated by members who have received appropriate training and who take due care. The top things to always remember when using the laser cutter are:
* '''ONLY USE THE LASER CUTTER IF YOU ARE ON THE LIST OF TRAINED USERS'''
* '''NEVER LEAVE THE LASER CUTTER RUNNING UNATTENDED'''
* '''KNOW WHAT TO DO IF A FIRE BREAKS OUT'''
* '''NEVER CUT MATERIALS THAT YOU DON'T KNOW ARE SAFE'''

As a trained user, you should be very aware of the following risks and how to deal with them:

'''FIRE (under normal operation)''' - Cutting at the wrong speed or the wrong power can result in the material igniting
* You must watch the cutter at all times and be prepared to abort the job if problems occur
* Small flashes of flame that don't hang around for a fraction of a second are acceptable, but any more is rare and not acceptable
* If a fire does take, this is the process you should follow (from minor to major):
** Press "pause" (the same button you started the job with) - This will turn the laser off so no more heat enters, and assuming the flame goes out, you can press "start" for the job to continue where it left off
** Open the lid - With the job paused, you can open the lid to blow out the flame. Again, it is possible to re-close the lid and continue where you left off
** Move the material from under the laser head assuming safe to do so (so it doesn't damage the optics; alternatively send the laser to home/datum), and smother with a spare sheet of material or blow out
** Use the workshop CO2 extinguisher to extinguish the flame
* You should also make a note in the log if any of this happens with associated materials and settings so we can keep track of any particular materials/settings we should look at

'''FIRE (abnormal operation)''' - If the head gets stuck or something else goes wrong, ignition could happen much more suddenly or intensely
* You must watch the cutter at all times and be prepared to abort the job if problems occur
* If the head gets trapped (e.g. tomb-stoning of a piece, mechanical failure) or any other problem occurs that causes or could cause fire, this is the process you should follow:
** Hit the emergency stop
** Open the lid and move the material from under the laser head assuming safe to do so (so it doesn't damage the optics)
** Blow out, smother with a spare sheet of material, or use the CO2 extinguisher to extinguish the flame as appropriate
* Ensure a Maintainer looks at the machine before it is brought back in to action if it is not obvious what went wrong and all is ok
* You should also make a note in the log if any of this happens with associated materials and settings so we can keep track of any particular materials/settings we should look at

'''FUMES''' - The laser cutting process will release different smoke and fumes depending on the material.
* Never cut PVC or a material you are not sure is safe. When PVC is heated it releases chlorine gas, this mixes with the moisture in the air and the result is hydrochloric acid which is toxic to humans and corrosive to machines.
* Ensure the filter is on and the cutter lid stays closed for a while after a job to allow the fumes to clear.
* If you are feeling strange, think the fume build up is too much, or for any other reason you are unsure, stop the job.

'''TRAPPING''' - The head and bed of the cutter can be moved by the front panel menu or programs in the machines memory.
* Be careful when working inside the cutting area or with the lid open not to trap hands, hair, clothing or anything else.
* Always check the machine for unexpected items that may have fallen in before closing the lid.
* Do not attempt to climb into the machine!

'''LASER BURNS/LIGHT''' - A 60W laser can do real damage.
* The laser should be safe within the confines of the machine, and cut-off automatically when the lid is open (although this should not be relied upon). The top window is safe to look through during a job, but do not attempt to interfere with these windows or the laser or in any way invent some way to look at the laser.
* Do not tamper with the laser cutter, or any interlocks. All side panels of the laser should always be closed and locked whilst the machine is plugged in.
* Do not put metal in the laser cutter.

== Can I cut it? ==

*Woody things
** Wood: yes! (be careful of fire)
** Plywood: yes if it is "laser ply". Normal plywood has non-laser compatible glue
** MDF: no. Clogs up our filters and smells bad.
** LaserMDF: no. It produces perhaps 50% the gunk of MDF but still too much.
** Cork: yes. Let us know how it goes!

*Plasticy things
** Acrylic / Perspex: yes!
** PVC/Vinyl: absolutely not. Produces chlorine.
** Silicone: we tried it with very limited success. A mm or two perhaps, anything else chars and doesn't cut.
** White Delrin/Acetal: yes with great care. Make sure filters running well. Don't open lid too quickly. Check for fumes and fire.
** Black Delrin/Acetal: no. contains carbon black which can be toxic.
** Teflon: no (it is toxic)
** Nylon: no (consult an owner)
** Polythene/polyethylene: no (consult an owner)
** Lexan/Polycarbonate: no (consult an owner)
** Polypropylene: yes just. You must clean the bed. It will cut up to about 2mm. It's not a great quality cut, but just about doable. Fire risk.
** GPPS / Polystyrene / HIPS in thin solid sheet form: maybe. ask owner to help. NO FOAM (it's highly flammable)

*Papery things
** Card/Paper: yes! (be careful of fire)
** Tissue: yes if super super really careful (be REALLY careful of fire, have emergency procedure in place before you start)

*Metally things
** Metal of any thickness doesn't cut. The surface can be engraved with a paint application. LMM6000 Surmark/Thermark has been tested and is suggested for use, but expensive. The owners suggest a speed of 800 and maximum power.

*Exotics
** Fibre glass: no (unknown resin, glass particles)
** Carbon Fibre: no
** Slate: engravable for good effect

Good list of info here: http://inventionstudio.gatech.edu/wiki/Laser_cutter

== Instructions ==

To use the laser cutter, you must have been trained and have had your name added to the trained user list; these instructions are not a substitute for this training. See the training section to understand how you can become qualified to use the laser cutter.

Although not a requirement, it is recommended someone else trained is also present when using the laser cutter. Having two pairs of eyes helps avoid forgotten steps, allows for double checking, clarifications and discussions, and ensures a greater pool of experience is both present and being built up as the laser is used.

'''Power Up'''

Give the machine a quick visual check. Make sure that there is nothing left on the bed, the water reservoir of the chiller looks normal, and that the equipment has no obvious damage or signs of being out-of-action. If the bed looks like it has residue on it, give it a wipe with IPA and a cloth.

Turn on primary switch on the trunking marked 'Laser'. The air filter system to the right of the laser cutter should start as should the air pump and the chiller. It should power up, make a decent amount of noise, and the lights should indicate the filter is in good condition (i.e. no need for replacement).

Make sure the lid is closed. Turn on the laser using the key on the right hand side. The inspection lamp should come on, a satisfying hum start up, and the cutter go into doing its self-checks.

Before doing any job, the laser should be left to warm up for 4-5 mins. While the machine warms up, power on the adjacent PC and start the LaserCut application from the desktop. During this time the water temperature shown on the chiller should drop from ambient temperature to the usual setting of 18C.

'''Load your Design'''

The PC software has an import facility which seems to be happy taking AutoCAD 2004 DXF files and other formats. The workspace of the laser bed is represented as the workarea in the LaserCut software. If the import doesn't do what you want size-wise, you can select the whole image and then use the 'size' command from the drop down menu to set the dimension you want. Clicking on the three dots ... symbol will adjust the other axis in the same proportion (keeping the aspect ratio fixed). Selecting the 'centre on bed' option will locate your imported drawing on the centre of the machine's cutting bed.

'''Assign Settings to Colours'''

Each part of your drawing that is assigned a different colour can have a different cut action assigned. Each colour will appear on the menu on the right hand side of the screen with numbers related to power and speed of the laser which will be used for the colour.

The main options are to Cut (line) or Engrave (raster fill). A marking on the material is a Cut. For each material and cutting depth required, a corresponding speed and power must be entered. The handbook provided with the machine gives suggested values for various materials but these should be considered as a starting point for a test. See the '''Power and Speed Settings''' section for our guidelines and experiences for these settings.

'''Download to the Cutter'''

Your drawing will feature a blue dot which represents the starting point of the laser; this is by default on the top right corner. In general, you will want to use "immediate" mode, which means this point represents wherever the laser is positioned when you start the job. You can also run the job in absolute mode by unchecking the box, making the job use absolute positioning on the workspace.

To download, select Download and Download Current; the download option will by default call the file on the laser cutter 'LASER'.

'''Set the Focus'''

Before each job, the focus needs to be checked and set by adjusting the height of the bed, and thus the work piece, from the lens. The critical dimension here is 41mm and several gauges made of perspex will be left around the machine. This gauge needs to be a fit between the top surface of the material you intend to cut and the white plastic 'flap' on the lens piece. The height of the table is adjusted using the UP and DOWN buttons. Failure to set the distance correctly will result in an out of focus laser and much bigger (but lower powered) cut line. Always ensure there is clearance between the material and laser head before the head moves.

'''Aligning and Testing the Job'''

The cutter's menu will show the most recent downloaded file highlighted. Pressing the 'test' button will make the head travel along the square maximum extends of the cuts. This shows you that you have the material in the right place, and you have enough of it! You can do this repeatedly, moving the work piece by hand or the laser head using the arrow keys (after hitting ESC), until you are confident you have things where you want them.

'''Cut the Job'''

When happy with the location of the material, close the lid and press 'start' to start the cutter. Watch the head and at least at first be prepared to press the 'stop' button immediately if you find you are burning massive holes in your work piece! This goes back to doing some tests on a sample of your material and making sure you are happy with the cut speeds and power you have selected. You should stay near the cutter at all times and be prepared to pause it or stop it in the event of fire.

<span style="color:red">'''DO NOT EVER LEAVE THE CUTTER UNATTENDED'''</span>

'''Finishing'''

The end of the job is signified by a beep. Waiting a few moments for the exhaust pump to clear any remaining smoke is a good idea, especially with wood, and will limit the build up of smells in the rest of the workshop. Remove your work piece, ensuring that all parts are cleared from the bed of the machine.

'''Power Down'''

The cutter is turned off using the key switch, then the air filtering system with the green rocker switch. Shut down the PC and double check that everything is left in a safe state for the next user.

'''Clean the bed of debris using the soft brush, then wipe down the bed using IPA and a cloth.'''

If you have been cutting particularly 'dirty' materials, most notable MDF and Ply which leave a sticky residue then you will need to use the course side of one of the oven pads and lots of 'elbow grease'. Residue on the bed can impact the next persons' job so please make the effort to clean up and leave the cutter as you would wish to find it.

Go away excited by what you can make and come back with lots more drawings!

== Power and Speed Settings ==

In due time we will try to build up a large sample stock of materials and record the values which work best. Here are the sample material tests we have so far:

<gallery>
File:Laser-schmoo-3mm-acrylic.JPG|3mm Acrylic
File:Laser-schmoo-10mm-acrylic.JPG|10mm Acrylic
File:Laser-schmoo-9mm-mdf.JPG|9mm MDF (note: do not cut MDF - see above!)
</gallery>

Settings to get you started:
*3mm Acrylic: Speed 12, Power 100, Corner power 100
*5mm Acrylic: Speed 6, Power 100, Corner power 100
*Acrylic shallow cut: Speed 30, power 50, corner power 50
*Etching acrylic: Speed 400, Power 50, Spacing 0.05

To make your own material test, a test grid can be downloaded here: [[Media:Test grid.zip]]

== Tips & Tricks ==

* If the laser cutter's user interface does not seem to respond/do what you want, hit "ESC" to return to 'normal mode'.
* The opaque white acrylic needs slightly stronger settings for surface cuts as they are not as visible as in the transparent acrylic (i.e., for similar effect you need a deeper cut). Otherwise seems to cut equivalently to transparent acrylics.
* If you want a tight fit of pieces or very accurate sizing, keep in mind that the laser beam has a width of just over 0.1 mm (maybe 0.11 or 0.12 mm). So all exterior cut lines should be offset by 0.05 mm; you can do this very easily in the LaserCutter Software with the "Offset" tool (units are in mm, so enter '0.05' and select 'Outer').
* The DXF file format stores values only (not values and units). The internal units in the LaserCutter are in mm. If you set your document's units to mm in the exporting CAD system it should work fine, but generally it is a good idea to have a piece of geometry of known length, e.g. a line 100mm long, or a box of known size around your design. This makes adjusting the scaling a lot easier.
* If you want to export a DXF from Inkscape (which is a great, free vector drawing package), then make sure you do "Object to path" from the Path menu for the whole object and then during the export stage, enable "use ROBO-Master type of spline output". This should make sure all the curves and so on work.
* There's now a page to help with Inkscape and our laser at [[Equipment/Laser_Cutter_Inkscape]]
* If the jog buttons (arrow keys moving the laser head around) are only moving the head in small single steps rather than moving it continuously, make sure that the jog step size is set to 0.0mm in the Jog Settings section of the menu.

== Fixing strange issues ==

* Etching doesn't work
** Lines are not closed. LaserCut usually warns you about this. Ctrl-a to select all, then Tools->Unite Lines (0.001 should be fine).
** Two copies on top of each other. Copies on top of each other "cancel out" any etching. Delete one copy.
** Test with Menu->Laser->Simulate

* LaserCut will not download to the laser cutter
** Check laser cutter isn't in a paused state
** Restart LaserCut on the PC. (We've not had any usb issues nor needed to restart the laser since upgrading the PC summer 2014).

* Laser cuts things out 2+ times
** Check you don't have two copies loaded on top of each other
** Check it's not set to cut multiple times in LaserCut (this setting is right of the Cut/Engrave/Speed/Power settings)
** Check the laser front panel says "001" at the bottom. If not, press right arrow until the number is highlighted, then down to adjust back to 1, then press return.

* Laser will only cut at the top right of the bed
** Download again with Immediate Mode ticked
** On laser panel, press return (I think?) then right twice (should select the bottom left option), then press return (I think).

*You Hit Emergency stop
** E-M button needs twisting to re-activate
** If that fails - check the circuit breaker inside. From the back of the machine, you want to open the lower flap on the left side, which should be unlocked. Near to the back, there is a breaker board. Flip the flippy bit.

== Material Stock ==
For the stock we hold, please see the [[Equipment/Laser_Cutter_Stock|Laser cutter stock]] page.

= Maintenance =

The maintenance of the Laser Cutter is carried out by the Owners, with some basic maintenance being carried out by Users on every job.

== Maintenance Schedule ==

Continuous Maintenance ('''Every job, done by all Laser Cutter Users''')
* Clean the laser bed with IPA and cloth or Swarfega wipes
* Clean any debris off laser bed and surround using soft brush

Basic Maintenance (Every week, done by Laser Cutter Maintainers)
* Clean the laser lens with IPA and cotton buds
* Oil the 3 runners with 3-in-one light oil
* Thoroughly clean the laser bed with IPA and cloth
* Check the water level in the cooling tank
* Clean and remove debris from the machine base and catchment drawer

Full Maintenance (Every 4 weeks, done by Laser Cutter Maintainers)
* Check the water is clean in the cooling tank (i.e. no contamination/organic build up)
* Check filter unit for filter renewal
* Oil the 4 rise and fall lead screws with 3-in-one light oil
* Check mirrors and clean with a disposable sachet lens cleaner cloth (only if needed, mirror coatings are delicate)
* Work through mirror alignment procedure to check alignment of mirrors

== Maintenance Log ==

For full log, see laser cutter wall sheet

'''Reactive Maintenance'''
* 15th Jan 2013, Simon Ford: Laser cutter not powering up, with switching on via key gives no activity whatsoever. No recollection of it cutting out during a job (Alexis), so assume it just stopped turning on at some point. Filter box and power sockets confirmed OK. Diagnosis: RCD in right back panel of Laser reset to off, no obvious reason why. Switching back on brought everything back to life OK.
* 22nd, Simon Ford; 29th, Nicholas - same again.

* Apr 2014, Mat Cook and Diana Probst: after previous changing of chiller water (Roger et al) the pump was complaining of lack of flow. Changed water and filtered, removed small blockage from rubber hose on laser tube.

* 16 Apr 2014, Toby and Diana: changed laser tube, refilled chiller. Laser cutter fully working.

* 25 Oct 2014, Mat and Diana mended lid spring brace. Cutter working fully.

'''Regular Maintenance'''
* Week Number, Date, Type, Owner (Notes)

2013
* January 7, Full, Chris @ HPCLaser'''
* January 14, Basic, Simon Ford
* January 21, Full, Simon Ford (running better than new :)'''
* ...various maintenance events happened...
* April 5th, Full, Simon Ford
* July 1st, Full, David Barham (realigned mirrors)
* July 15th, installed chiller

2014
* 16 Apr 2014, mirror alignment and optics checked after re-installation of tube. All fine. Toby and Diana.
* 19 May 2014, mirrors cleaned, earthing wire on lid tightened. Diana (and Mat's screwdriver)
* 21 May 2014, cleaned lens with Mat Cook. Diana
* 02 Jun 2014, removed and cleaned laser bed
* 14 Sep 2014, cleaned lens and mirrors, realigned. Diana and Brian Starkey

* 30 Jun 2014 Fitted microswitches in series with the magnetic "lid closed" detector.
* ??? 2014 "Jaws" Second laser cutter acquired
* ??? 2014 Fitted microswitch to Jaws

== Maintenance Shopping List ==

* 3-in-one light oil
* Cotton Buds
* Lens cleaner sachets
* Soft paint/cleaning brush
* Thermometer for water tank
* Hand held CO2 extinguisher

= Further Information =

* [http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=11 LS 6090 PRO Laser Product Page]
* [http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=page&id=5&chapter=2 HPCLaser Technical Info]
* [http://www.laserscript.co.uk/phpBB3/ Laserscript Forum]

LaserCut 5.3
* [http://www.leetro.com/english/sale/35.html Homepage]
* [http://www.leetro.com/english/down/LaserCut5.3%20Manual%20V1.6.pdf Manual]

== Installation ==

<gallery>
File:Laser_-_van.JPG
File:Makespace-laser-install-02.JPG
File:Laser_-_building_2.JPG
File:Laser_-_building.JPG
</gallery>

== Purchase ==

Full Purchase, Delivery and Installation (£6865.00+vat = £8238.00)
* [http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=11 LS 6090 PRO Laser engraving and cutting machine, 600mm by 900mm 60W] (£5250.00+vat)
* [http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=34 Laser Fume Filter] (£1250.00+vat)
* Delivery (£190+vat)
* Installation/Training (£175+vat)

== Repairs ==

We expect to have to change the following parts for general maintenance:
* The laser tube (guess every 6-12 months)
* The filter (guess every 3-6 months)
* The optics (guess every 6-12 months)

Maintenance and Spares:
* [http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=3 60 watt C02 laser tube] (£275.00+vat)
* [http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=12 50 mm Focus Meniscus Lens] (£75.00+vat)
* Estimate for Call Out (£200.00)

Equipment/Laser Cutter

2015-07-31T11:22:37Z

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[[Equipment|Equipment]] / Laser Cutter

[[File:Makespace-laser-cutter.JPG|thumb|460px|right|Our LS6090 PRO Laser Cutter]]

= Summary =

We have two LS 6090 PRO Laser Cutters. Each has a working area of 900mm by 600mm, and is powered by a 60w CO2 Water Cooled Laser Tube that can engrave and cut through materials such as wood, plastic, card, leather, fabrics, up to about 10-15mm thick (note, it can not cut metal). The laser cut is approximately 0.15mm wide, and a job can take a few seconds through to tens of minutes depending on material thickness and design complexity.

We have dedicated PCs running LaserCut 5.3 software to import, prepare and download jobs to the Laser Cutter. It can import various formats, with DXF being the most commonly used, so various software packages can be used to create your designs.

Here are some examples of laser jobs we've run (please add a photo of yours any time you do a job!)

<gallery>
File:Laser-cut-focus-tool.JPG
File:Laser-cut-front-panels.JPG
File:Laser-cut-lizards.JPG
File:Laser-cut-m-and-s.JPG
File:Laser-cut-model-building.JPG
File:Laser-cut-ply-m.JPG
File:Laser_output_-_makespace_arrow.JPG
File:Laser_box.jpg
File:Croc-small.jpg
File:LaserCutter_Jobs_1.jpg
File:LaserCutterGallery_20130328.jpg
File:LasercutSettlers.jpg
File:Wolfstock1.jpg
File:Mug-holder.jpg
File:2013-10-21 20.10.06.jpg
File:Indy jigster.png
</gallery>

= Using the Laser Cutter =

The laser cutter is a great way to easily produce accurate and complex 2D forms in various materials, and can be designed for with limited experience in various drawing or CAD applications. At the same time, it is an expensive tool with real risk of injury and fire, so is very important you know how to use it to avoid damaging yourself and the machine. '''You must only use the laser cutter if you have been trained, and if you are ever in any doubt about something, please ask for assistance.'''

== Owners ==

The Owners are those who have volunteered to be in charge of the laser cutter, organising maintenance, responding to technical issues and generally being a point of contact. The current Owners of the Laser Cutter are:

* [[User:Mat-C|Mat Cook]]
* [[User:DianaProbst|Diana Probst]]
* [[User:stevancw|Stevan Wing]]
* Owners who are a little less current, but may still be able to help:
** [[User:Simon|Simon Ford]]
** [[User:Barhamd|David Barham]]
** [[User:Nickcadsoftuk|Nick Johnson]]
** [[User:Tmonca|Toby Moncaster]]

== Trainers ==

The Trainers are those who have volunteered to teach others to use the laser cutter and to promote good working practice. The current Trainers for the Laser Cutter are:

* Brian Starkey
* [[User:stevancw|Stevan Wing]]
* [[User:Mat-C|Mat Cook]]
* [[User:robv|Rob Voisey]]

* Currently slightly less frequent trainers are:
** Martin de Selincourt
** [[User:Simon|Simon Ford]]
** [[User:Barhamd|David Barham]]
** [[User:Nickcadsoftuk|Nick Johnson]]
** [[User:Tmonca|Toby Moncaster]]

If you have any questions, problems or concerns around the laser cutter, please use the forum page:
* [http://makespace.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=45 Laser Cutter Log]

For the old mailing list thread see here:
* [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/cammakespace/Tmce2iKVzD8/discussion Log : Laser Cutter]

== Training ==

<div style="background:#FADADD; border:1px solid #FFC0CB; padding:5px">
<b>YOU CAN ONLY USE THE LASER CUTTER IF YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED</b><br>
and have been added to the [[Equipment/Laser_Cutter/Training#Trained_Users|Trained Users]] list by one of the Owners
</div>

To get trained on the laser cutter and be added to the qualified user list, you will need to arrange for a training session with one of the Laser Cutter Owners.

If you'd like to arrange training, please see:
* [[Equipment/Laser_Cutter/Training|Laser Cutter Training]]

== Health and Safety ==

The laser cutter is a potentially dangerous piece of equipment which must only be operated by members who have received appropriate training and who take due care. The top things to always remember when using the laser cutter are:
* '''ONLY USE THE LASER CUTTER IF YOU ARE ON THE LIST OF TRAINED USERS'''
* '''NEVER LEAVE THE LASER CUTTER RUNNING UNATTENDED'''
* '''KNOW WHAT TO DO IF A FIRE BREAKS OUT'''
* '''NEVER CUT MATERIALS THAT YOU DON'T KNOW ARE SAFE'''

As a trained user, you should be very aware of the following risks and how to deal with them:

'''FIRE (under normal operation)''' - Cutting at the wrong speed or the wrong power can result in the material igniting
* You must watch the cutter at all times and be prepared to abort the job if problems occur
* Small flashes of flame that don't hang around for a fraction of a second are acceptable, but any more is rare and not acceptable
* If a fire does take, this is the process you should follow (from minor to major):
** Press "pause" (the same button you started the job with) - This will turn the laser off so no more heat enters, and assuming the flame goes out, you can press "start" for the job to continue where it left off
** Open the lid - With the job paused, you can open the lid to blow out the flame. Again, it is possible to re-close the lid and continue where you left off
** Move the material from under the laser head assuming safe to do so (so it doesn't damage the optics; alternatively send the laser to home/datum), and smother with a spare sheet of material or blow out
** Use the workshop CO2 extinguisher to extinguish the flame
* You should also make a note in the log if any of this happens with associated materials and settings so we can keep track of any particular materials/settings we should look at

'''FIRE (abnormal operation)''' - If the head gets stuck or something else goes wrong, ignition could happen much more suddenly or intensely
* You must watch the cutter at all times and be prepared to abort the job if problems occur
* If the head gets trapped (e.g. tomb-stoning of a piece, mechanical failure) or any other problem occurs that causes or could cause fire, this is the process you should follow:
** Hit the emergency stop
** Open the lid and move the material from under the laser head assuming safe to do so (so it doesn't damage the optics)
** Blow out, smother with a spare sheet of material, or use the CO2 extinguisher to extinguish the flame as appropriate
* Ensure a Maintainer looks at the machine before it is brought back in to action if it is not obvious what went wrong and all is ok
* You should also make a note in the log if any of this happens with associated materials and settings so we can keep track of any particular materials/settings we should look at

'''FUMES''' - The laser cutting process will release different smoke and fumes depending on the material.
* Never cut PVC or a material you are not sure is safe. When PVC is heated it releases chlorine gas, this mixes with the moisture in the air and the result is hydrochloric acid which is toxic to humans and corrosive to machines.
* Ensure the filter is on and the cutter lid stays closed for a while after a job to allow the fumes to clear.
* If you are feeling strange, think the fume build up is too much, or for any other reason you are unsure, stop the job.

'''TRAPPING''' - The head and bed of the cutter can be moved by the front panel menu or programs in the machines memory.
* Be careful when working inside the cutting area or with the lid open not to trap hands, hair, clothing or anything else.
* Always check the machine for unexpected items that may have fallen in before closing the lid.
* Do not attempt to climb into the machine!

'''LASER BURNS/LIGHT''' - A 60W laser can do real damage.
* The laser should be safe within the confines of the machine, and cut-off automatically when the lid is open (although this should not be relied upon). The top window is safe to look through during a job, but do not attempt to interfere with these windows or the laser or in any way invent some way to look at the laser.
* Do not tamper with the laser cutter, or any interlocks. All side panels of the laser should always be closed and locked whilst the machine is plugged in.
* Do not put metal in the laser cutter.

== Can I cut it? ==

*Woody things
** Wood: yes! (be careful of fire)
** Plywood: yes if it is "laser ply". Normal plywood has non-laser compatible glue
** MDF: no. Clogs up our filters and smells bad.
** LaserMDF: no. It produces perhaps 50% the gunk of MDF but still too much.
** Cork: yes. Let us know how it goes!

*Plasticy things
** Acrylic / Perspex: yes!
** PVC/Vinyl: absolutely not. Produces chlorine.
** Silicone: we tried it with very limited success. A mm or two perhaps, anything else chars and doesn't cut.
** White Delrin/Acetal: yes with great care. Make sure filters running well. Don't open lid too quickly. Check for fumes and fire.
** Black Delrin/Acetal: no. contains carbon black which can be toxic.
** Teflon: no (it is toxic)
** Nylon: no (consult an owner)
** Polythene/polyethylene: no (consult an owner)
** Lexan/Polycarbonate: no (consult an owner)
** Polypropylene: yes just. You must clean the bed. It will cut up to about 2mm. It's not a great quality cut, but just about doable. Fire risk.
** GPPS / Polystyrene / HIPS in thin solid sheet form: maybe. ask owner to help. NO FOAM (it's highly flammable)

*Papery things
** Card/Paper: yes! (be careful of fire)
** Tissue: yes if super super really careful (be REALLY careful of fire, have emergency procedure in place before you start)

*Metally things
** Metal of any thickness doesn't cut. The surface can be engraved with a paint application. LMM6000 Surmark/Thermark has been tested and is suggested for use, but expensive. The owners suggest a speed of 800 and maximum power.

*Exotics
** Fibre glass: no (unknown resin, glass particles)
** Carbon Fibre: no
** Slate: engravable for good effect

Good list of info here: http://inventionstudio.gatech.edu/wiki/Laser_cutter

== Instructions ==

To use the laser cutter, you must have been trained and have had your name added to the trained user list; these instructions are not a substitute for this training. See the training section to understand how you can become qualified to use the laser cutter.

Although not a requirement, it is recommended someone else trained is also present when using the laser cutter. Having two pairs of eyes helps avoid forgotten steps, allows for double checking, clarifications and discussions, and ensures a greater pool of experience is both present and being built up as the laser is used.

'''Power Up'''

Give the machine a quick visual check. Make sure that there is nothing left on the bed, the water reservoir of the chiller looks normal, and that the equipment has no obvious damage or signs of being out-of-action. If the bed looks like it has residue on it, give it a wipe with IPA and a cloth.

Turn on primary switch on the trunking marked 'Laser'. The air filter system to the right of the laser cutter should start as should the air pump and the chiller. It should power up, make a decent amount of noise, and the lights should indicate the filter is in good condition (i.e. no need for replacement).

Make sure the lid is closed. Turn on the laser using the key on the right hand side. The inspection lamp should come on, a satisfying hum start up, and the cutter go into doing its self-checks.

Before doing any job, the laser should be left to warm up for 4-5 mins. While the machine warms up, power on the adjacent PC and start the LaserCut application from the desktop. During this time the water temperature shown on the chiller should drop from ambient temperature to the usual setting of 18C.

'''Load your Design'''

The PC software has an import facility which seems to be happy taking AutoCAD 2004 DXF files and other formats. The workspace of the laser bed is represented as the workarea in the LaserCut software. If the import doesn't do what you want size-wise, you can select the whole image and then use the 'size' command from the drop down menu to set the dimension you want. Clicking on the three dots ... symbol will adjust the other axis in the same proportion (keeping the aspect ratio fixed). Selecting the 'centre on bed' option will locate your imported drawing on the centre of the machine's cutting bed.

'''Assign Settings to Colours'''

Each part of your drawing that is assigned a different colour can have a different cut action assigned. Each colour will appear on the menu on the right hand side of the screen with numbers related to power and speed of the laser which will be used for the colour.

The main options are to Cut (line) or Engrave (raster fill). A marking on the material is a Cut. For each material and cutting depth required, a corresponding speed and power must be entered. The handbook provided with the machine gives suggested values for various materials but these should be considered as a starting point for a test. See the '''Power and Speed Settings''' section for our guidelines and experiences for these settings.

'''Download to the Cutter'''

Your drawing will feature a blue dot which represents the starting point of the laser; this is by default on the top right corner. In general, you will want to use "immediate" mode, which means this point represents wherever the laser is positioned when you start the job. You can also run the job in absolute mode by unchecking the box, making the job use absolute positioning on the workspace.

To download, select Download and Download Current; the download option will by default call the file on the laser cutter 'LASER'.

'''Set the Focus'''

Before each job, the focus needs to be checked and set by adjusting the height of the bed, and thus the work piece, from the lens. The critical dimension here is 41mm and several gauges made of perspex will be left around the machine. This gauge needs to be a fit between the top surface of the material you intend to cut and the white plastic 'flap' on the lens piece. The height of the table is adjusted using the UP and DOWN buttons. Failure to set the distance correctly will result in an out of focus laser and much bigger (but lower powered) cut line. Always ensure there is clearance between the material and laser head before the head moves.

'''Aligning and Testing the Job'''

The cutter's menu will show the most recent downloaded file highlighted. Pressing the 'test' button will make the head travel along the square maximum extends of the cuts. This shows you that you have the material in the right place, and you have enough of it! You can do this repeatedly, moving the work piece by hand or the laser head using the arrow keys (after hitting ESC), until you are confident you have things where you want them.

'''Cut the Job'''

When happy with the location of the material, close the lid and press 'start' to start the cutter. Watch the head and at least at first be prepared to press the 'stop' button immediately if you find you are burning massive holes in your work piece! This goes back to doing some tests on a sample of your material and making sure you are happy with the cut speeds and power you have selected. You should stay near the cutter at all times and be prepared to pause it or stop it in the event of fire.

<span style="color:red">'''DO NOT EVER LEAVE THE CUTTER UNATTENDED'''</span>

'''Finishing'''

The end of the job is signified by a beep. Waiting a few moments for the exhaust pump to clear any remaining smoke is a good idea, especially with wood, and will limit the build up of smells in the rest of the workshop. Remove your work piece, ensuring that all parts are cleared from the bed of the machine.

'''Power Down'''

The cutter is turned off using the key switch, then the air filtering system with the green rocker switch. Shut down the PC and double check that everything is left in a safe state for the next user.

'''Clean the bed of debris using the soft brush, then wipe down the bed using IPA and a cloth.'''

If you have been cutting particularly 'dirty' materials, most notable MDF and Ply which leave a sticky residue then you will need to use the course side of one of the oven pads and lots of 'elbow grease'. Residue on the bed can impact the next persons' job so please make the effort to clean up and leave the cutter as you would wish to find it.

Go away excited by what you can make and come back with lots more drawings!

== Power and Speed Settings ==

In due time we will try to build up a large sample stock of materials and record the values which work best. Here are the sample material tests we have so far:

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File:Laser-schmoo-3mm-acrylic.JPG|3mm Acrylic
File:Laser-schmoo-10mm-acrylic.JPG|10mm Acrylic
File:Laser-schmoo-9mm-mdf.JPG|9mm MDF (note: do not cut MDF - see above!)
</gallery>

Settings to get you started:
*3mm Acrylic: Speed 12, Power 100, Corner power 100
*5mm Acrylic: Speed 6, Power 100, Corner power 100
*Acrylic shallow cut: Speed 30, power 50, corner power 50
*Etching acrylic: Speed 400, Power 50, Spacing 0.05

To make your own material test, a test grid can be downloaded here: [[Test_grid.zip]]

== Tips & Tricks ==

* If the laser cutter's user interface does not seem to respond/do what you want, hit "ESC" to return to 'normal mode'.
* The opaque white acrylic needs slightly stronger settings for surface cuts as they are not as visible as in the transparent acrylic (i.e., for similar effect you need a deeper cut). Otherwise seems to cut equivalently to transparent acrylics.
* If you want a tight fit of pieces or very accurate sizing, keep in mind that the laser beam has a width of just over 0.1 mm (maybe 0.11 or 0.12 mm). So all exterior cut lines should be offset by 0.05 mm; you can do this very easily in the LaserCutter Software with the "Offset" tool (units are in mm, so enter '0.05' and select 'Outer').
* The DXF file format stores values only (not values and units). The internal units in the LaserCutter are in mm. If you set your document's units to mm in the exporting CAD system it should work fine, but generally it is a good idea to have a piece of geometry of known length, e.g. a line 100mm long, or a box of known size around your design. This makes adjusting the scaling a lot easier.
* If you want to export a DXF from Inkscape (which is a great, free vector drawing package), then make sure you do "Object to path" from the Path menu for the whole object and then during the export stage, enable "use ROBO-Master type of spline output". This should make sure all the curves and so on work.
* There's now a page to help with Inkscape and our laser at [[Equipment/Laser_Cutter_Inkscape]]
* If the jog buttons (arrow keys moving the laser head around) are only moving the head in small single steps rather than moving it continuously, make sure that the jog step size is set to 0.0mm in the Jog Settings section of the menu.

== Fixing strange issues ==

* Etching doesn't work
** Lines are not closed. LaserCut usually warns you about this. Ctrl-a to select all, then Tools->Unite Lines (0.001 should be fine).
** Two copies on top of each other. Copies on top of each other "cancel out" any etching. Delete one copy.
** Test with Menu->Laser->Simulate

* LaserCut will not download to the laser cutter
** Check laser cutter isn't in a paused state
** Restart LaserCut on the PC. (We've not had any usb issues nor needed to restart the laser since upgrading the PC summer 2014).

* Laser cuts things out 2+ times
** Check you don't have two copies loaded on top of each other
** Check it's not set to cut multiple times in LaserCut (this setting is right of the Cut/Engrave/Speed/Power settings)
** Check the laser front panel says "001" at the bottom. If not, press right arrow until the number is highlighted, then down to adjust back to 1, then press return.

* Laser will only cut at the top right of the bed
** Download again with Immediate Mode ticked
** On laser panel, press return (I think?) then right twice (should select the bottom left option), then press return (I think).

*You Hit Emergency stop
** E-M button needs twisting to re-activate
** If that fails - check the circuit breaker inside. From the back of the machine, you want to open the lower flap on the left side, which should be unlocked. Near to the back, there is a breaker board. Flip the flippy bit.

== Material Stock ==
For the stock we hold, please see the [[Equipment/Laser_Cutter_Stock|Laser cutter stock]] page.

= Maintenance =

The maintenance of the Laser Cutter is carried out by the Owners, with some basic maintenance being carried out by Users on every job.

== Maintenance Schedule ==

Continuous Maintenance ('''Every job, done by all Laser Cutter Users''')
* Clean the laser bed with IPA and cloth or Swarfega wipes
* Clean any debris off laser bed and surround using soft brush

Basic Maintenance (Every week, done by Laser Cutter Maintainers)
* Clean the laser lens with IPA and cotton buds
* Oil the 3 runners with 3-in-one light oil
* Thoroughly clean the laser bed with IPA and cloth
* Check the water level in the cooling tank
* Clean and remove debris from the machine base and catchment drawer

Full Maintenance (Every 4 weeks, done by Laser Cutter Maintainers)
* Check the water is clean in the cooling tank (i.e. no contamination/organic build up)
* Check filter unit for filter renewal
* Oil the 4 rise and fall lead screws with 3-in-one light oil
* Check mirrors and clean with a disposable sachet lens cleaner cloth (only if needed, mirror coatings are delicate)
* Work through mirror alignment procedure to check alignment of mirrors

== Maintenance Log ==

For full log, see laser cutter wall sheet

'''Reactive Maintenance'''
* 15th Jan 2013, Simon Ford: Laser cutter not powering up, with switching on via key gives no activity whatsoever. No recollection of it cutting out during a job (Alexis), so assume it just stopped turning on at some point. Filter box and power sockets confirmed OK. Diagnosis: RCD in right back panel of Laser reset to off, no obvious reason why. Switching back on brought everything back to life OK.
* 22nd, Simon Ford; 29th, Nicholas - same again.

* Apr 2014, Mat Cook and Diana Probst: after previous changing of chiller water (Roger et al) the pump was complaining of lack of flow. Changed water and filtered, removed small blockage from rubber hose on laser tube.

* 16 Apr 2014, Toby and Diana: changed laser tube, refilled chiller. Laser cutter fully working.

* 25 Oct 2014, Mat and Diana mended lid spring brace. Cutter working fully.

'''Regular Maintenance'''
* Week Number, Date, Type, Owner (Notes)

2013
* January 7, Full, Chris @ HPCLaser'''
* January 14, Basic, Simon Ford
* January 21, Full, Simon Ford (running better than new :)'''
* ...various maintenance events happened...
* April 5th, Full, Simon Ford
* July 1st, Full, David Barham (realigned mirrors)
* July 15th, installed chiller

2014
* 16 Apr 2014, mirror alignment and optics checked after re-installation of tube. All fine. Toby and Diana.
* 19 May 2014, mirrors cleaned, earthing wire on lid tightened. Diana (and Mat's screwdriver)
* 21 May 2014, cleaned lens with Mat Cook. Diana
* 02 Jun 2014, removed and cleaned laser bed
* 14 Sep 2014, cleaned lens and mirrors, realigned. Diana and Brian Starkey

* 30 Jun 2014 Fitted microswitches in series with the magnetic "lid closed" detector.
* ??? 2014 "Jaws" Second laser cutter acquired
* ??? 2014 Fitted microswitch to Jaws

== Maintenance Shopping List ==

* 3-in-one light oil
* Cotton Buds
* Lens cleaner sachets
* Soft paint/cleaning brush
* Thermometer for water tank
* Hand held CO2 extinguisher

= Further Information =

* [http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=11 LS 6090 PRO Laser Product Page]
* [http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=page&id=5&chapter=2 HPCLaser Technical Info]
* [http://www.laserscript.co.uk/phpBB3/ Laserscript Forum]

LaserCut 5.3
* [http://www.leetro.com/english/sale/35.html Homepage]
* [http://www.leetro.com/english/down/LaserCut5.3%20Manual%20V1.6.pdf Manual]

== Installation ==

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File:Laser_-_van.JPG
File:Makespace-laser-install-02.JPG
File:Laser_-_building_2.JPG
File:Laser_-_building.JPG
</gallery>

== Purchase ==

Full Purchase, Delivery and Installation (£6865.00+vat = £8238.00)
* [http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=11 LS 6090 PRO Laser engraving and cutting machine, 600mm by 900mm 60W] (£5250.00+vat)
* [http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=34 Laser Fume Filter] (£1250.00+vat)
* Delivery (£190+vat)
* Installation/Training (£175+vat)

== Repairs ==

We expect to have to change the following parts for general maintenance:
* The laser tube (guess every 6-12 months)
* The filter (guess every 3-6 months)
* The optics (guess every 6-12 months)

Maintenance and Spares:
* [http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=3 60 watt C02 laser tube] (£275.00+vat)
* [http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=12 50 mm Focus Meniscus Lens] (£75.00+vat)
* Estimate for Call Out (£200.00)

File:Test grid.zip

2015-07-31T11:18:21Z

Robinsterling: A material test grid. Contains a .ecp LaserCut file. Import this into LaserCut and upload to the laser cutter.

A material test grid. Contains a .ecp LaserCut file. Import this into LaserCut and upload to the laser cutter.