A Tinkerer's Guide to CNC Basics : Master the Fundamentals of CNC Machining, G-Code, 2D Laser Machining and Fabrication Techniques

A Tinkerer's Guide to CNC Basics Master the Fundamentals of CNC Machining, G-Code, 2D Laser Machining and Fabrication Techniques

Get started with CNC machining using this hands-on guide that tells you exactly what you need to know without overloading you with useless theory Key Features Get started with the basics of CNC machining and set up your own computerized workshop Explore loads of do-it-yourself projects to practice w...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Najia, Samer, author (author)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Birmingham, England : Packt Publishing Ltd [2024]
Edición:First edition
Materias:
Machine-tools > Numerical control.
Machining.
Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009799145206719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover
  • Title Page
  • Copyright and Credits
  • Dedication
  • Contributors
  • Table of Contents
  • Preface
  • Chapter 1: The What and Why of CNC
  • Branches of CNC machining
  • Differing approaches to motion in CNC machines
  • How CNC works and when to use it
  • What is G-code?
  • Safety considerations for CNC and lasers
  • Summary
  • Chapter 2: Setting Up and Configuring the 3018 CNC Machine
  • Technical requirements
  • Anatomy of a CNC machine
  • Making the build-versus-buy decision
  • Buying a pre-built unit
  • Building your own unit
  • Configuring, calibrating, and testing your CNC machine
  • Step calibration
  • Firmware flashing software
  • G-code sender software
  • Running your first test cut
  • Summary
  • Chapter 3: Understanding Material Properties before Making the First Cut
  • Cutting hardwoods, plywood, and balsa
  • Cutting foam and composites
  • Cutting plastics and PVC
  • Cutting aluminum and other soft metals
  • Selecting the right end mill
  • Summary
  • Chapter 4: Making the First Cut
  • Securing the workpiece
  • Selecting test patterns
  • Configuration settings
  • End-mill diameter
  • RPM or spindle control and feed rate
  • Cut depth and multiple passes
  • Different settings for different operations
  • Summary
  • Chapter 5: Full CNC Workflow with Different Materials
  • Technical requirements
  • Getting to G-Code from a drawing
  • Cutting softwoods such as balsa and light plywood
  • Cutting hardwood
  • Cutting and engraving soft metals
  • Working with foam
  • Engraving your workpiece and setting depths
  • Summary
  • Chapter 6: Upgrading Your CNC Machine
  • Installing end-stops
  • Emergency stop switch
  • Installing a Z-probe
  • Adding a rotary axis
  • Plotters and drag knives
  • Summary
  • Chapter 7: Enclosures
  • Panels, cleaning, and access
  • Removable and non-integral enclosures
  • Integrated and permanent enclosures.
  • Build versus buy, materials, and designs
  • Summary
  • Chapter 8: Project: Building a CNC Laser Cutter and a Plotter
  • Laser cutter/engraver
  • Endstops and electronics
  • Plotter
  • Summary
  • Chapter 9: Project: Building Your Own 4th Axis
  • Design is the starting point
  • Fabrication
  • The final assembly
  • Installation and settings
  • Summary
  • Chapter 10: Project: Adding a Laser to the 3018
  • Selecting a suitable laser toolhead
  • Mounting adjacent to the spindle
  • Mounting in place of the spindle
  • Laser-cutting software
  • Laser head installation examples
  • Summary
  • Chapter 11: Building a More Capable CNC Machine
  • Building a bigger 3018
  • Standardizing and simplifying your structure
  • Eliminating the moving table
  • Use multiple motors
  • An all-metal Z axis
  • A more robust controller board
  • Scaling up
  • Summary
  • Chapter 12: Future Projects and Going Bigger and Better
  • The ShapeOKO
  • The OX
  • Hot wire foam cutters
  • CNC lathe
  • A fifth axis
  • Summary
  • Index
  • About Packt
  • Other Books You May Enjoy.

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