Category: Retired Assets

Zen Toolworks CNC buildup

Started to put together [[Zen Toolworks CNC|Al’s CNC micro-mill]]. Stopped at around step Y-14 on the buildup because the lead screw turns very hard. I am worried the stepper motors will not have the power to overcome it, resulting in too many stalls. [[File:IMG_20110116_164255.jpg|500px|thumbnail|center|The hardest thing was to make a vise to push those bushings …

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Zen Toolworks CNC/Materials

Materials that can be worked on the Zen Toolworks CNC Expanded PVC Preliminary research suggests that it can/should be cut at hi RPM (18000) and IPM (200) with 3/8″ dia. O-flute bits. 18000 x .375 = 6750 So the tool face should be going about 6750 SFM. Practical testing still pending. Acrylic Wood Aluminum

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Air compressor

We now have an air compressor. Located in metal shop. It’s an Ingersoll-Rand Model RA2E20 [[File:Ingersoll-Rand RA2E20 Air Compressor.jpg]] It has a max working pressure of 100 PSI CFM ratings 7@40psi, 6.2@90 Tank capacity 20 gal. There is a quick disconnect on the compressor that fits all of our hoses. The fitting type is the …

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Shapeoko

[[Category:NA]] We gave the Shapeoko to Sudo Room in 2017 Name:[[Tool Stewards|Tool Steward]]: On May 16, 2014, Inventables kindly donated a Shapeoko machine to Ace Monster Toys. It lives upstairs in the back near the electronics bench, in its own enclosure. To run it, use the website (yes a website!) http://easel.com. To connect to the …

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Welder

Because of insurance requirements this welder can not be used at AMT, and it can not be loaned out to members. The plan as of 11/14/2019 is to sell it. It is currently located at Department of Spontaneous Combustion. It is a Lincoln Electric Weld-Pak 175HD. The user manual can be found at https://www.lincolnelectric.com/assets/servicenavigator-public/lincoln3/imt825.pdf [[File:Weld.JPG|thumb|right|300px|Weld.JPG]] …

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AMT028 Large CNC Router

Slack Channel: #cnc-router   Basic Operation 2019 CNC Certification Class Materials This tool requires ALL users take and pass the certification course offered by Ace Makerspace prior to use. Help Videos Note – these are slightly dated, but pretty close to the current setup. Part 1 Basics of CNC Routing for Makerspaces. Covers Autodesk Fusion and …

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Craftsman Woodworking Lathe

Out of date = Woodworking Lathes = ”’Status:{{#amtasset:AMT124}}”’ Logs for AMT124:[http://acemonstertoys.org/assets/data/AMT124.log  http://acemonstertoys.org/assets/data/AMT124.log] ”We have two woodworking lathes, a smaller Central Machinery (Harbor Freight) Mini Woodworking Lathe Model 95607 and a larger Craftsman Variable Speed Wood Lathe Model 351.21 7170.” ”[[File:LargeLathe.jpg|400px|LargeLathe.jpg]]” == Policies == *This tool will soon require certification… until we can offer training though it is a …

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