Taig CNC Mill Training

[RolandClarke]

Hi, I would also like to sign up for access to the CNC mill. Have a few aluminum parts I want to machine.

[paulreimer]

2 interested here! Myself and Katie McDonald.

[Arrgh]

Now that things have gotten slightly less crazy at work, I’d like to get in on the next training too. I bought a copy of the CAD files for this drag knife a few years ago and it’d be nice to actually finish something for a change.

[Gear105]

@john42
@RolandClarke
@paulreimer

I added you to the list. Do you have any prospective projects?

@Arrgh

Can you send the project so I can take a look at what it will take to make?

[john42]

Thanks Brian. No projects at this specific time. Still keen for the training if the opportunity arises however.

Thanks,

John

[RolandClarke]

I’ve got a really simple project. Two machined aluminum parts with M3 through holes. Should not be hard. I’m making a prototype on the laser cutter with acrylic but most likely need aluminum for strength.
I’ve used milling machines before years ago when I was a grad student, so I am basically familiar. Never programmed a CNC mill, however.

[Gear105]

Are you using Fusion 360 to design your part? Is it ok to share the design?

[RolandClarke]

I can share it. Just converted it to 360 format from dxf. How should I send it to you?

[Arrgh]

I can’t share mine publicly, I’ll PM you a 360 link.

[AWiecke]

I’m interested in training on the CNC mill also.

[Gear105]

@AWiecke

Added you to the list. Do you have any prospective projects?

[AWiecke]

Yeah,
right now I’m working on a custom motorcycle gas tank and need to make a flange/bung to mount this style of gas cap

I would most likely go for a 6000-series aluminum. The installed part would look like this:

Close-up:

The part is a bit thin for the lathe, and I think it’s a good simple start for the mill since it only requires 1 setup and is really only 2.5D milling plus some driiling

[BioGuy]

Hello, When will the next training be?!

[Gear105]

I will add you to the list. Do you have any experience with Fusion 360 or any projects you have in mind for the machine?

[BioGuy]

@Gear105

o you have any experience with Fu

Hello, yes I have used Fusion 360 to make GCODE before. I have even used this exact machine before, so the training should be more of a refresher! The project I have in mind will require cutting poly-carbonate sheets. I am hoping to mill out some components for a bioreactor for my research project. Thanks!

[Gear105]

Right on, can you generate some tool paths in fusion and share the project?

[BioGuy]

Absolutely, would you like me to share the project on slack? I can also provide you with my SOP for the Taig.

[Gear105]

@stopmotionerin
@ryanmaclean
@3bien
@Janet
@Arrgh
@packetbob
@RobertButterworth
@ludovices
@Stefan
@LaShop
@hughl87
@msearracanada
@erik
@imsofluffy
@ravioli
@jimmy
@Dmo
@colorcoded
@Mounir
@john42
@RolandClarke
@paulreimer
@AWiecke

People who still want to get trained.

There is going to be a Fusion 360 night Thursday February 7th. You can learn more about how to use CAM side of fusion and get ready to machine things.