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== Needed ==
== Needed ==


* A base/stand (ideally, a sturdy cupboard or machine cabinet like [http://archive.today/7WDw3 this]
* Coolant / chip removal system - those chips build up fast! Either a suds pump or (quiet?) compressor/non fogging mist will be needed as the interlock prevents manual removal of chips during a program.
* ER type collect can be had from Gloster Tooling a price has not been obtained yet the, model is EC EM16 035 on page 8 @ http://www.glostertooling.co.uk/backup/download/Engineers%20tool%20catalogue.pdf
* ER type collect can be had from Gloster Tooling a price has not been obtained yet the, model is EC EM16 035 on page 8 @ http://www.glostertooling.co.uk/backup/download/Engineers%20tool%20catalogue.pdf


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* The cutter appears to spin off-centre
* The cutter appears to spin off-centre
** When slotting in the collet make sure to put it the right way in as it's got a notch which will only go in fully when aligned
** When slotting in the collet make sure to put it the right way in as it's got a notch which will only go in fully when aligned
== Training ==
The system is currently in an "beta" state. If you would like to get trained to do a specific job you have in mind, on the understanding that you may find issues along the way (which helps us too!) you can email the Robotics mailing list to arrange a time for training. You will find this easiest if you take a look at one of the recommended packages above (or your own choice of package, we will try to accomodate).
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