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= Summary =
 
= Summary =
The PCB mill is a computer controlled (CNC) tool that can be used to cut the tracks for printed circuit boards (PCB). Training is required before members use the equipment because it is easy for users to damage themselves and the tool. Boards up to (about) 15cm by 30cm can be machined.
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The PCB mill is a computer controlled (CNC) tool that can be used to cut the tracks for printed circuit boards (PCB). Training is required before members use the equipment because it is easy for users to damage themselves and the tool. Maximum travel is about 300mm in the Y direction, about 190mm in X, and 45mm in Z.
 
    
 
    
 
== Owners ==
 
== Owners ==
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== Health and Safety ==  
 
== Health and Safety ==  
* Power supply to be disconnected when changing tools.  
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* Power supply to be switched off when changing tools.  
 
* All cutting tools to be kept in their holders until they are required.
 
* All cutting tools to be kept in their holders until they are required.
* Waste material/offcuts to be kept clear of work area.
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* Keep work area clear of waste material and offcuts.
* Equipment will be checked for defects before each use to minimise the risk of possible electrical faults or fire.  
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* Check equipment for defects before each use to minimise the risk of possible electrical faults or fire.  
* Carbon Dioxide extinguisher to be available for any electrical fires
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* Carbon Dioxide extinguisher to be available for any electrical fires.  
* The equipment will be checked before each use to ensure that there are no defects.  
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* Wear eye protection.  
* Eye protection to be worn when using the equipment.
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== Training ==
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Training and induction will start with a tour of the tool introducing all its parts. The following points will be covered.
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* Keep hands well away from the spinning tools.
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* Take care to mount the work securely.
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== Instructions ==
 
== Instructions ==
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== Maintenance ==
 
== Maintenance ==
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= Training =
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To get trained on the mill contact one of the owners.
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Sessions are advertised on http://meetup.makespace.org
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More about the training can be found at
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* [[Equipment/Grinder/Training|PCB_Mill_Training]]
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== Further Information ==
 
== Further Information ==

Revision as of 23:14, 8 August 2013

Class Red equipment: Do not use without specific training.
(More about equipment classes)

Equipment / PCB Mill
PCB Mill
PCB Mill software


Summary

The PCB mill is a computer controlled (CNC) tool that can be used to cut the tracks for printed circuit boards (PCB). Training is required before members use the equipment because it is easy for users to damage themselves and the tool. Maximum travel is about 300mm in the Y direction, about 190mm in X, and 45mm in Z.

Owners

Health and Safety

  • Power supply to be switched off when changing tools.
  • All cutting tools to be kept in their holders until they are required.
  • Keep work area clear of waste material and offcuts.
  • Check equipment for defects before each use to minimise the risk of possible electrical faults or fire.
  • Carbon Dioxide extinguisher to be available for any electrical fires.
  • Wear eye protection.

Instructions

Tips & Tricks

Maintenance

Training

To get trained on the mill contact one of the owners.

Sessions are advertised on http://meetup.makespace.org

More about the training can be found at


Further Information