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The CNC router is a computer-controlled cutting machine that uses rotating cutting tools to precisely shape and carve various materials such as wood, plastic, and metal.
Location
QG25 – Q Building – The Workshop
Access & Usage
To submit jobs to the CNC, you must complete two inductions:
- The Level 1 General Induction
- The Level 2 City Makerspaces Induction
These can be found embedded in your aligned Course Canvas site:
Your Course > Modules > Compulsory WHS Inductions
This will enable you access to the Makerspace privilege set in the Booking System which includes the CNC Router. Then you can book the CNC Router with Technical Support and will be a part of the creative process to iterate your designs during production.
As the CNC Router is a Class Red piece of equipment, the physical operation of the machine is limited to Technical and inducted staff only
Level 3 Inductions
If staff & research students become frequent users of level 3 resources, it is often in their best interest to be inducted into the full operational use of the machine. The level 3 induction involves a series of conversation-provoking questions surrounding the safe operation of the machine, general workflow, troubleshooting, and emergency procedures. Please discuss with the technical staff if you believe you are likely to become or are already a frequent user of a level 3 resource and require its induction.
Booking & Submission Uploads
The CNC Router is found under Day View in the Equipment Booking System. It will only be visible once associated inductions are completed:
Upload your submissions here:
Payment
HCISS Staff & Students:
Technical Specifications
Brand: i2R
Model: A24
Maximum size: 1220 x 610mm
Minimum size: 100 x 100mm
Workable Materials:
| Materials |
|---|
| Wood |
| Aluminium |
| Brass |
| Composites |
| Foam |
| Plastic |
Travel in Y axis: 1220mm
Travel in Z axis: 150mm
Overall footprint: 1600L x 950W x 770H (mm)
Machine weight: 150 kg
Bottom of the collet to Tslot table height: 165mm
Rapid Feed rate: 6000mm/min (83mm/sec) in XY, 2000mm/min (33mm/sec) in Z
Spindle Options: ER20 High power water-cooled HF spindle 0-24,000RPM
Software Compatibility: PC Based Ethernet controller running UCCNC software
Drive system Electronics: High-power stepper motors
Limit and homing sensors: Inductive sensors running on 12V DC on XY and Z
Drive system: 16mm Ballscrew drives on XY and Z | Repeatability within 0.05mm
Thrust support: Double angle contact bearings preloaded at the thrust end of ballscrew support
Linear motion system: Profiled linear rails on all axes
Cable management: Full cable management on all axes
Core components: Steel base | Cast Y cross member and up stands | Custom Aluminium
extrusion bridge
Machine bed: Tslot table with integrated MDF spoil-board as standard
Tool length sensing: Configured for conductive tool touch-off sensing