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CNC milling is a rapid prototyping process that uses a rotating cutting tool to selectively remove material from a workpiece according to a digital 3D model of the object. CNC milling is available in the [[About Makerspace|418 Makerspace]] and the [[About Digital Modelling|202 Digital Modelling Workshop]]. | CNC milling is a rapid prototyping process that uses a rotating cutting tool to selectively remove material from a workpiece according to a digital 3D model of the object. CNC milling is available in the [[About Makerspace|418 Makerspace]] and the [[About Digital Modelling|202 Digital Modelling Workshop]]. | ||
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== Materials == | |||
Acceptable materials include wood and some plastics. | |||
== File preparation == | |||
Bring files to a technician to discuss before preparing to mill your work. Suitable file formats can include stl, fbx, and STEP files, depending on the equipment and software intended to be used for milling. | |||
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[[Category:Digital Modelling]] | [[Category:Digital Modelling]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:48, 11 December 2024
CNC milling is a rapid prototyping process that uses a rotating cutting tool to selectively remove material from a workpiece according to a digital 3D model of the object. CNC milling is available in the 418 Makerspace and the 202 Digital Modelling Workshop.
CNC Milling in the Makerspace requires a General Makerspace Induction, and users must be assisted by a technician.
Equipment
| Model | Image | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Roland Modela MDX-50 with optional ZCL-50 rotary axis | 
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418 Makerspace |
| Roland Modela MDX-50 without rotary axis |
|
202 Digital Modelling |
| Roland Modela MDX-40A with optional rotary axis | 
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202 Digital Modelling |
Materials
Acceptable materials include wood and some plastics.
File preparation
Bring files to a technician to discuss before preparing to mill your work. Suitable file formats can include stl, fbx, and STEP files, depending on the equipment and software intended to be used for milling.