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Equipment/CNC Model Mill

2013-03-25T13:49:20Z

Uboro:

<div style="background:#FADADD; border:1px solid #FFC0CB; padding:5px">
<b>THIS IS A NON-FINAL DRAFT VERSION</b><br/>
<b>THE CONTENTS IS WORK IN PROGRESS AND LIKELY INCORRECT AND SHOULD BE IGNORED UNTIL THIS HEADER IS REMOVED</b><br/><br/>
<b>NO TRAINING IS CURRENTLY AVAIABLE</b>
</div>

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / CNC Model Mill

A model mill for 3D subtractive prototyping, 3D scanning and PCB milling.

[[File:Mdx-40a.jpg|thumb|460px|right|Our Roland MDX-40A Model Mill]]

= Summary =

The MDX-40A is a full-featured CNC (computer numerical control) mill capable of cutting jeweler's wax, resins, chemical wood, acrylic and wood. It is ideal for quickly and easily creating high-quality prototypes, parts and models.

http://www.rolanddga.com/products/milling/mdx40/

* Capacity: 305 x 305 x 105mm
* Rate (X,Y): 50mm/sec
* Rate (Z): 30mm/sec
* Spindle Speed: 4500 to 15000rpm
* Resolution: 0.01mm
* Materials: Plastics (ABS, Delrin/Acetal, Nylon, Acrylic), tooling board, wood, and modeling wax, PCBs
* Includes scanning head

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

<gallery>
File:Model_Mill_Job_1.jpg
File:ModelMill_Gallery_1.jpg
</gallery>

= Using the Laser Cutter =

== 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 this item are:

* [[User:perfectphase|Stephen Woolhead]]
* [[User:Cannon_Fodder|Brian Corteil]]
* [[User:Uboro|Uwe Borowski]]

If you have any questions, problems or concerns around the laser cutter, please use the mailing list thread:
* [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/cammakespace/Tmce2iKVzD8/discussion Log : MDX40 Model Mill]

== Training ==

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

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

If you'd like to arrange training, please see:
* [[Equipment/CNC_Model_Mill/Training|Model Mill Training]]

== Health and Safety ==

COMMING SOON

== Instructions ==

COMMING SOON

== Tips & Tricks ==

COMMING SOON

= Maintenance =

The maintenance of the Model Mill 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 Model Mill Users''')
* Hover all the inside of the mill, and under it. '''Do not blow the dust, it goes everywhere!'''
* Clean the mill with a
* Clean any debris off laser bed and surround using soft brush

Basic Maintenance (done by Model Mill Maintainers)
* STUFF TO GO HERE

== Maintenance Log ==

Installed on 21st March 2013.

== Maintenance Shopping List ==

= Further Information =

== Installation ==

== Purchase ==
* MP-ROTO-MDX40AE (mill - £4,695)
* RL-ROTO-TS30SCAN (scanner head - £295)
* Selection of tooling (???)
* Sample selection of materials (???)

== Repairs ==

Expected on-going maintenance costs are expected to be very low if maintained correctly. Two areas that will need watching for repair are:

* Spindle drive belt expected life 1000's of Hours (Supplier holds in stock) ~£10
* Spindle assembly (bearings fail) 10000 Hours MTBF (Supplier holds in stock) £195. It is suggest that when this starts to fail we buy a second spindle assembly and then repair the first, the bearings can be had for <£20.

== Material Suppliers ==

== Related Machines ==
Here are other machines available in this class:

{|
|-
| Machine
|URL
|Price (UKP)
|Size - X
|Size - Y
|Size - Z
|Notes
|-
|iModela
|[http://www.coolcomponents.co.uk/catalog/imodela-milling-machine-p-1011.html link]
|500
|80
|55
|26
|
|-
|Heiz S400
|[http://www.prototools.co.uk/shop/customer/product.php?productid=18501&cat=0 link]
|1595
|400
|300
|110
|
|-
|Modela Pro MDX-540
|[http://www.rolanddg.co.uk/products/rapid-prototyping/mdx-540/ link]
|13995
|500
|400
|155
|Plastic resin and light metal, 400 to 12,000 rpm,
|-
|Modela MDX-20
|[http://www.rolanddg.co.uk/products/rapid-prototyping/mdx-20_15/ link]
|2799
|200
|150
|60
|Wood, Plaster, Resin (modeling wax, styrenform), Chemical wood, Aluminum (A5052 according to JIS),Brass, 6500 rpm, includes scanning head
|-
|}

Equipment/CNC Model Mill

2013-03-25T13:35:58Z

Uboro:

<div style="background:#FADADD; border:1px solid #FFC0CB; padding:5px">
<b>THIS IS A NON-FINAL DRAFT VERSION</b><br/>
<b>THE CONTENTS IS WORK IN PROGRESS AND LIKELY INCORRECT AND SHOULD BE IGNORED UNTIL THIS HEADER IS REMOVED</b><br/><br/>
<b>NO TRAINING IS CURRENTLY AVAIABLE</b>
</div>

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / CNC Model Mill

A model mill for 3D subtractive prototyping, 3D scanning and PCB milling.

[[File:Mdx-40a.jpg|thumb|460px|right|Our Roland MDX-40A Model Mill]]

= Summary =

The MDX-40A is a full-featured CNC (computer numerical control) mill capable of cutting jeweler's wax, resins, chemical wood, acrylic and wood. It is ideal for quickly and easily creating high-quality prototypes, parts and models.

http://www.rolanddga.com/products/milling/mdx40/

* Capacity: 305 x 305 x 105mm
* Rate (X,Y): 50mm/sec
* Rate (Z): 30mm/sec
* Spindle Speed: 4500 to 15000rpm
* Resolution: 0.01mm
* Materials: Plastics (ABS, Delrin/Acetal, Nylon, Acrylic), tooling board, wood, and modeling wax, PCBs
* Includes scanning head

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

<gallery>
File:Model_Mill_Job_1.jpg
File:ModelMill_Gallery_1.jpg
</gallery>

= Using the Laser Cutter =

== 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 this item are:

* [[User:perfectphase|Stephen Woolhead]]
* [[User:brianC|Brian Corteil]]
* [[User:Uboro|Uwe Borowski]]

If you have any questions, problems or concerns around the laser cutter, please use the mailing list thread:
* [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/cammakespace/Tmce2iKVzD8/discussion Log : MDX40 Model Mill]

== Training ==

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

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

If you'd like to arrange training, please see:
* [[Equipment/CNC_Model_Mill/Training|Model Mill Training]]

== Health and Safety ==

COMMING SOON

== Instructions ==

COMMING SOON

== Tips & Tricks ==

COMMING SOON

= Maintenance =

The maintenance of the Model Mill 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 Model Mill Users''')
* Hover all the inside of the mill, and under it. '''Do not blow the dust, it goes everywhere!'''
* Clean the mill with a
* Clean any debris off laser bed and surround using soft brush

Basic Maintenance (done by Model Mill Maintainers)
* STUFF TO GO HERE

== Maintenance Log ==

Installed on 21st March 2013.

== Maintenance Shopping List ==

= Further Information =

== Installation ==

== Purchase ==
* MP-ROTO-MDX40AE (mill - £4,695)
* RL-ROTO-TS30SCAN (scanner head - £295)
* Selection of tooling (???)
* Sample selection of materials (???)

== Repairs ==

Expected on-going maintenance costs are expected to be very low if maintained correctly. Two areas that will need watching for repair are:

* Spindle drive belt expected life 1000's of Hours (Supplier holds in stock) ~£10
* Spindle assembly (bearings fail) 10000 Hours MTBF (Supplier holds in stock) £195. It is suggest that when this starts to fail we buy a second spindle assembly and then repair the first, the bearings can be had for <£20.

== Material Suppliers ==

== Related Machines ==
Here are other machines available in this class:

{|
|-
| Machine
|URL
|Price (UKP)
|Size - X
|Size - Y
|Size - Z
|Notes
|-
|iModela
|[http://www.coolcomponents.co.uk/catalog/imodela-milling-machine-p-1011.html link]
|500
|80
|55
|26
|
|-
|Heiz S400
|[http://www.prototools.co.uk/shop/customer/product.php?productid=18501&cat=0 link]
|1595
|400
|300
|110
|
|-
|Modela Pro MDX-540
|[http://www.rolanddg.co.uk/products/rapid-prototyping/mdx-540/ link]
|13995
|500
|400
|155
|Plastic resin and light metal, 400 to 12,000 rpm,
|-
|Modela MDX-20
|[http://www.rolanddg.co.uk/products/rapid-prototyping/mdx-20_15/ link]
|2799
|200
|150
|60
|Wood, Plaster, Resin (modeling wax, styrenform), Chemical wood, Aluminum (A5052 according to JIS),Brass, 6500 rpm, includes scanning head
|-
|}

MediaWiki:Sidebar

2013-03-10T19:14:22Z

Uboro:

MediaWiki:Sidebar

2013-03-10T19:03:39Z

Uboro:

User:Uboro

2013-02-18T10:33:31Z

Uboro:

[[File:ub.jpg|thumb]]

== Work ==
I have been working for a number of years as an FAE in the PCB testing industry, especially focused on JTAG/Boundary Scan and related technologies like embedded instruments and processor emulation/debug.

== Skills ==
* electronics (got an engineer's degree/german "Diplom" in electronics/technical informatics)
* problem solving, finding faults, fixing stuff
* PC-based programming (have done projects in C/C++/C#/Java/Pascal/ASM in the past, now usually use C# or Python)
* embedded programming (have done projects in ASM and embedded C)
* knowledge of anything related to manufacturing and testing PCBs

== Interests ==
* every kind of electronics, especially anything based on uCs/uPs
* programming, both embedded (hardware - not apps) and PC-based (currently improving my Python)
* playing with all those fancy Makespace toys like the laser-cutter and the 3D-printer
* improving my "workmanship"-skills with the heavier machinery like the lathe and the mill

== Projects ==
* coming soon

User:Uboro

2013-02-18T08:57:14Z

Uboro:

[[File:ub.jpg|thumb]]

== About Me ==
Name: Uwe Borowski<br />
Location: Impington, Cambridgeshire<br />

== Work ==
I got an engineer's degree in electronics/technical informatics and have been working as a FAE in the field of testing PCBs, especially focused on JTAG/Boundary Scan.

User:Uboro

2013-02-18T08:37:37Z

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Member's Skills

2013-02-18T08:34:49Z

Uboro:

People of makespace. Note that this list might not be comprehensive

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</div>

= Skills =

If you have knowledge to share with others, or are looking for expertise, check out the [[SkillsKnowhow|skills exchange]].

File:Ub.jpg

2013-02-18T08:32:59Z

Uboro:

Equipment/Laser Cutter/Training

2013-02-01T12:54:19Z

Uboro:

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/Laser_Cutter|Laser Cutter]] / Training

= Laser Cutter Training =

This page documents the process for being trained on the Laser Cutter, 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 Laser Cutter is run by the Laser Cutter Owners. The Laser Cutter Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the laser cutter, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the laser cutter.

== Booking Training Sessions ==

Add your name to slots here:

* Friday 1st, 8pm Group, 9.00pm Individual: Simon Stirley [Confirmed]
* Friday 1st, 8pm Group, 9.30pm Individual: Stephen Woolhead [Confirmed]
* Friday 1st, 8pm Group, 10.00pm Individual: Martin Levine
* Friday 1st, 8pm Group, 10.30pm Individual: Uwe Borowski

* Sunday 3rd, 4pm Group, 5.00pm Individual: Henry Gomersall
* Sunday 3rd, 4pm Group, 5.30pm Individual: Peter Sewell
* Sunday 3rd, 4pm Group, 6.00pm Individual: Steve Loughran
* Sunday 3rd, 4pm Group, 6.30pm Individual: ST John

= Trained Users =

The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the Laser Cutter (note, they are not qualified to train others however):

* Steve Upton (Simon Ford, 23/01/2013)
* Martin de Selincourt (Simon Ford, 23/01/2013)
* Oliver Jackson (Simon Ford, 23/01/2013)

= Training Cheatsheet =

The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the Laser Cutter 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 substitue 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 of main components
* Laser
* Cutting Mechanics
* Water Cooler System
* Filter
* PC
* Materials (what it can cut, supply)

Checks for everyone to do
* Check in use, looks ok
* Check water bath, temperature

Powering Up
* Turning on filter (Tick = ok, Warning = tell the owners, Cross = don't use it and tell the owners)
* Turning on Laser and warmup, what to do if doesn't power up
* Turning on PC and starting software

LaserCut Project walkthrough (using M+S+text keyring example)
* Package function, drawing, import file types
* Bed dimensions
* Paths, yellow dots, 'united' shapes
* Blue dot, Immediate mode
* Layers and colours
* Through cut, surface cut and engraving, speeds and strengths
* Various steps to build keyring design (shapes, text, uniting, layers, alignment, scaling, layers)
* Job ordering
* Saving
* Download as immediate, delete, download current

Laser Operation
* Lid
* Control panel, escape
* Moving head XY, indicator laser, datum
* Moving Z
* Focus
* Start position and test
* Start, pause and emergency stop function
* Do job, pause/open lid, restart

Laser Hazards
* Process and progression for normal operation failure (fire) - pause, open, move, CO2
* Process for abnormal operation failure (mechanical/jam) - emergency stop, open, move, CO2
* Ensure confident of process

Power Down
* Switch off laser
* Switch off filtration
* Clean any residue from the bed or bottom tray
* Close lid

== Individual Training Task ==

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

Task
* Make a personalised focus tool
* Square acrylic of appropriate size
* Member's name, "Focus Tool", keychain hole
* Should use full cut, surface cut, engrave
* Should demonstrate all steps, size, appropriate ordering, positioning

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 lasering (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)