Tag: Metal How-to

Changing tools on the mini-mill

The CNC mini-mill uses an R8 collet based tool holding system which consists of a vertical rod that draws a collet up into the spindle. This collet has a taper (the R8 designation) that matches the spindle and is pulled tight by the draw bar. [[File:MiniMillSpindle.jpg|left]][[File:MiniMillChuck.jpg|right]] ”I will label these images shortly. For now, here’s …

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Milling Circuit Boards

I’ve been using Guido to cut isolation traces into copper clad board to make circuit boards. [[Image:Engraving a circuit board with guido 2.jpg|320x240px|Engraving a Circuit Board with Guido]][[Image:Circuit_board_engraved_by_guido.jpg|320x240px|Drew’s first machine engraved circuit board]] It has taken a lot of hackery to get things working but I’m finally getting reasonable results and this wiki page will give …

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Satellite Metalworking

This program closed January 2020 For a program description please see the page on the website: [https://www.acemonstertoys.org/satellite-metalworking/] Dead link Instructor Information All new instructors need to: fill out this form ASAP: AMT Profile Interview send an recent recognizable photo to [email protected] Program Admin and Services Purchaseing AMT will take care of buying student PPE gear …

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Metal Steward

Current Steward: Josh Leslie Learn more about the Stewardship Program Responsibilities: These are general responsibilities and programs grow and evolve Ace Makerspace is looking to Co-create the right leadership position for metal. All Ace Leadership positions have a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) component and we as an organization can provide training. Keep the metal shop …

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