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===== Next steps =====
===== Next steps =====
*mcodes test
*Install MESA
** sample output from obsolete software
*Configure Linuxcnc
*tool change
 
** add links to correct use of ER20 collets
 
*gcode generation
** gcode editors
** CAM tools
***[http://easel.inventables.com easel.inventables.com]
*fixturing
** Underlying aluminium t-slot table
The base has a t-slot table with ?? slots, width ?? and spacing ??. To avoid damage this is covered by a sacrificial cutting table.
** as-delivered sacrificial table
The original table was 2 layers of MDF with the bottom layer bolted to the T-slot table and the top layer screwed (4 woodscrews) to the top layer. It appears that work was then glued or taped to this surface.
** replacement bolt-down table
This is being replaced (Erica is managing) with a lower layer having 40 M6 T-nuts bolted to the t-slot table, and a sacrificial upper layer with matching holes. Clamps or custom fixtures can then be held down with M6 bolts.
*cut something
Some test pieces have been cut. A longer job has also been run (artag) with gcode generated by easel.inventables.com. This worked well but broke the 3mm straight end mill at the last cut. It was found that the cutting tool had worked its way down the collet (smallest one originally supplied : believed 3-4mm) and so was about 10mm lower than set, resulting in a very deep cut. This should be avoided by using a 1/8" or 2-3mm collet, not the 3-4mm at the limit of its range.
** dust extraction
** dust extraction
There is a hole at the top rear left of the cabinet which may be used for dust extraction - either a separate unit or a connection to the shop extractor. However, the cutting dust tends to lie around the cutter so some means to move it to the extraction is required. Possibilities are throwing it into the air and then extracting the air, or sucking directly at the cutting tip. There is a small air pump in the cabinet whose output is taken to a connector under the gantry parking position. This may be used to disturb the air near the cutter, and a flexible hose to the extraction used to remove it. The hoses needed may get in the way : this requires some experiment. A dust shoe may be helpful but will hide the cutting point from view.  
There is a hole at the top rear left of the cabinet which may be used for dust extraction - either a separate unit or a connection to the shop extractor. However, the cutting dust tends to lie around the cutter so some means to move it to the extraction is required. Possibilities are throwing it into the air and then extracting the air, or sucking directly at the cutting tip. There is a small air pump in the cabinet whose output is taken to a connector under the gantry parking position. This may be used to disturb the air near the cutter, and a flexible hose to the extraction used to remove it. The hoses needed may get in the way : this requires some experiment. A dust shoe may be helpful but will hide the cutting point from view.  
*Tool change
** add links to correct use of ER20 collets
*Prepare Inductions
*AC Node
*AC Node



Revision as of 01:51, 13 March 2022

Denford CNC
DenfordCNC.jpg
Model 2600 pro
Sub-category CNC
Status View tool status
Last updated 19 August 2024 07:32:52
Training requirement yes
Training link cnc_denford_2600_training
ACnode not yet
Owner LHS
Origin Donation
Location Ground Floor, Woodshop
Maintainers Kunal Claude Steve Dean


Next steps
  • Install MESA
  • Configure Linuxcnc


    • dust extraction

There is a hole at the top rear left of the cabinet which may be used for dust extraction - either a separate unit or a connection to the shop extractor. However, the cutting dust tends to lie around the cutter so some means to move it to the extraction is required. Possibilities are throwing it into the air and then extracting the air, or sucking directly at the cutting tip. There is a small air pump in the cabinet whose output is taken to a connector under the gantry parking position. This may be used to disturb the air near the cutter, and a flexible hose to the extraction used to remove it. The hoses needed may get in the way : this requires some experiment. A dust shoe may be helpful but will hide the cutting point from view.

  • Tool change
    • add links to correct use of ER20 collets
  • Prepare Inductions
  • AC Node
Collets
Training and induction s

TBD

Materials
  • This is in the woodshop and to be used on non metal materials only.
  • No liquid or mist coolant is to be used in the machine at all.
Schematics
Manuals
MESA 7i76
Linuxcnc

TBD - GITHUB Repository