We’re grabbing some new collets and so now is a great time to think about tooling. We’ve also been making good progress on the large CNC router in arch 2, although we can’t yet estimate when we’ll solve all of its issues.
What kinds of projects would you like to work on? What kinds of tooling would you like available in the space? Not everything is practical for our space but let’s see what we can do!
I’ll start us off with a 3mm roundover bit and some 60 deg engraving bits would be cool!
Hi Kyle, I would like tools for prototyping PCB’s. I would imagine a small drill bit(s) and quite small tools for between traces - my guess would be flat ended would be preferable?
I had hoped to have a go already but i’ve been ill - going to have a go when I can!
I think that tool is for aluminum composites, is that something you want to cut? Are you also interested in machining billet? How large? Profiles or 3d contours?
A 45 degree for alu chamfers and a couple of flat alu mills e.g. 2mm for detail and 6mm for big chunks?
Not sure yet, need to start experimenting with something first.
@Kyle, next itme you’re in the space can you paste here what bits we have currently? I just want to see if there are any gaps. I also wanted to recommend we get a variety of v-groove bits, not just 60, but also 45, 30 etc to do a variety of lettering.
Hrm… maybe the list of bits should also be on the tool page? or does that change too often?
