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Category: Tools + Areas + Programs
Metal Cutting Lathes
We have 2 metal cutting lathes at AMT [[Taig_Metal_Mini_Lathe|Taig_Metal_Mini_Lathe]] is a very small lathe with no lead screw or power feeds. [[Jet_9x20_Metal_Cutting_Lathe|Jet 9×20 Metal Cutting Lathe]] is a bigger, more powerful and more versatile lathe which can cut threads and other cool stuff that lathes do. [[Category:Equipment]][[Category:Metal]]
Milling Circuit Boards
Note: a post from an unknown maker from the past passing down wisdom… take with a grain of salt as this has not been reviewed for correctness, process, or if these tools still exist. I’ve been using Guido to cut isolation traces into copper clad board to make circuit boards. It has taken a lot of …
Document Printing
Printing regular 8-1/2×11 pages is possible in a few locations at Ace. Coworking: The printing area is located upstairs, on the front wall, to the right of the whiteboard, at the Design Station. This printer is asset AMT205, and shows up on the network as the “Brother MFC-L2700DW series”. CleanFab: This area has the “Brother MFC-L2710DW …
CNC Certification Requirements
This post is in the process of being rewritten for the new FS Router that was installed on September 30th. The new article will detail a path for certification of new users and re-certification of existing Ace Certified Users. As of 2020 there is no longer a path to bypass the CNC class. ——————————————— Ace …
CNC Mach 4 Setup
This is post is applicable to the old CNC Router that we sold in 2022. It is not applicable to the new CNC Router. Mach 4 Setup Notes – Large CNC Router Motor 0 is X Motor 1 is Y Motor 2 is Z Input Signals Motor 0 ++ Limit is Port 1 Pin 11 …
CNC Router Acquisition
This is post is applicable to the old CNC Router that we sold in 2022. It is not applicable to the new CNC Router. CNC Router Acquisition Here’s what I’ve learned since we were on IRC this morning: – Rick is okay with a Friday recon trip, “any time”. I suggested early afternoon. – I …
CNC Router Bring-up
This is post is applicable to the old CNC Router that we sold in 2022. It is not applicable to the new CNC Router. This content was originally on the home page for the CNC Router as we worked to bring the machine to an operational state. It has been moved here for reference. …
CNC Router Steward
As of 2022 we are now recruiting a team to launch the new program. Once the program stabilizes this team will be folded into the Workshop Team Leadership. Current Steward: OPEN Responsibilities Keep CNC Router running and make modifications as needed. Encourage members to keep the area clean Run classes to educate members and …
CNCRouter/controller
This is post is applicable to the old CNC Router that we sold in 2022. It is not applicable to the new CNC Router. Main Controller box has connectors for 4 unipolar 6-wire motors. This view is normally hidden by the breakout boards affixed on the top and side of the main box. [[File:maincontrollertop.jpg|400px]] …