Assignment 11

CNC Router

 

Introduction

What is a CNC Router?

The CNC router is used to fabricate a product using subtractive manufacturing. A computer numerical control (CNC) router is a computer-controlled cutting machine related to the hand-held router used for cutting various hard materials, such as wood, composites, aluminium, steel, plastics, glass, and foams. CNC routers can perform the tasks of many carpentry shop machines such as the panel saw, the spindle moulder, and the boring machine. They can also cut mortises and tenons. The software used to operate upon the CNC router is Aspire 3D

The CNC Machine in our makerspace lab 

The Process

Steps to be followed

 

Step 1 : Make the model in Aspire or import a 2D drawing in to the software

Step 2 : Make adjustments to the properties like where to cut, depth, number of cycles,how it will cut.

Step 3 : export the file and transfer it to a usb drive

Step 4 : insert the usb to the controller in the CNC machine and give the reqd. commands.

Step 5 : We connect the vacumm cleaner and turn it on.

Step 6 : We press go to start the process.


Precautions to be taken

-Ensure drill bit size is precise as different sizes will give different levels of accuracy.

-Use gloves and eye protection.

-Always use vacuum to keep the dust and small particles from endangering your process.

The machine at work

The output

We made a chicken or a "Murgi".