What CNC Beginners Need to Succeed? |
Posted: December 14, 2017 |
So you have just acquired a CNC machine, but you hardly know about CNC. Let’s assume that it is the mill that you will be using to cut the metal. With the help of a CNC machine, you may build just anything, and you are just starting on your pet projects. Here are few things that you should focus on to maximizing the chances of becoming successful. Buy Some Decent CuttersIt is always better to not get the package of assorted sizes of imported Chinese cutters of dubious quality. The solid green men-in-black cutters are also not required. It is better to get some decent cutters from a reliable source that comes at a reasonable price. A good cutter helps you avoid a bunch of failures. You may also go with HSS when you are just starting out. You may also get some good sizes like half an inch, a quarter of an inch & three by sixteenth of an inch. You may consider buying 2 or 3 flutes for aluminum and some four flutes of steel. It is very much possible that you are going to break some cutters so just get over it and get used to the idea. You Will Need Decent Vise, Clamping Kit & Set Of ParallelsVises are expensive, but work-holding is important. Just try to get a decent Kurt-style vise for your mill. Also required is a clamp that will stop the workpiece from moving. If you don’t have a good one, the workpiece will shift and will have a tough time figuring out what has happened. You will also need a way to mount the vise to the T-slots of the table so you may as well get the clamping kit too. You may also use the old kit as well. You may buy one from your favorite supplier. You Might Need A Misting Set-Up As WellIf your machine didn’t come with flood coolant and it is not set up for it, you may get yourself. You will also need a jug of coolant to go with it. Finally, Learn To Use MDINow you have to learn how to run the machine best, and you also need feed and speed calculator. It will make sure that the spindle speeds and federate are a perfect cut. In The EndLooking for CNC milling services, just click here!
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