CNC Milling

Hayden Glasgow
Terms
CNC Router (carvey, x carve and shapeko)

End Mills or router bits

Collet wrenches

Toolpath

Collets

Work holding tools -clamps

CNC
Computer Numeric Controlled

-Subtractive
General Safety Rules
Long hair should be tied back and dangling jewelry should be removed before operating any spinning machinery

Always wear safety glasses

Ear protection is recommended

Never leave machine unattended

Take light cuts and take them slowly

Keep near the EStop button in order to turn off the machine quickly
Parts
1. End Mill
2. Collet
3. Collet Nut
Downcut Spiral
Cuts Acrylic/plastics

● Clean Cut on material top

● May cause melting and burning by pushing chips down
● Ideal for thinner materials
● Spiral Action holds material down
Upcut Spiral
Best for soft material

● Clean cut on material bottom

● Prevents melting and burning by ejecting chips
Compression Spiral
Good for wood

● Combo of downcut and upcut

Feeds and Seeds
Feedrate: The distance the spindle moves relative to the time it takes to move
along the workpiece. Units are distance/time, usually in/min or mm/min.

Spindle Speed: The rotational speed of the spindle. Units are revolutions per
minute or RPM
Clamping
All 4 corners must be clamped