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|name        = CNC 3018 Pro
|description = Milling/ Engraving Machine
|description = Milling/ Engraving Machine
|image      = CNC 3018 Pro front.jpg
|author      = Yichen Zhang
|author      = Yichen Zhang
|username    = Spacezhang
|username    = Spacezhang
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== General Introduction ==
== General Introduction ==
CNC 3018 PRO ENGRAVER
CNC 3018 PRO ENGRAVER
[[File:CNC 3018 Pro Side.jpg|thumb|Side View]]




=== WHAT IS CNC 3018 PRO? ===
=== WHAT IS CNC 3018 PRO? ===
The CNC 3018 Pro is a generic engraving machine. This machine can be used to cut anything from wax to wood and is very good for getting started and learn how to use a CNC machine and how It works.  
The CNC 3018 Pro is a generic engraving machine. This machine can be used to cut anything from wax to wood and is very good for getting started and learn how to use a CNC machine and how It works.  
WHAT CAN IT DO?  
===== WHAT CAN IT DO? =====
Engrave / Cut: PCB/ Wood/ Acrylic/ Very soft Aluminium (no harder than brass or aluminum 6061) + Height Map support
Engrave / Cut: PCB/ Wood/ Acrylic/ Very soft Aluminium (no harder than brass or aluminum 6061) + Height Map support
=== Current Position===
[Comming soon]


=== Getting started ===
== Getting started ==
'''Basic operation'''
'''Basic operation'''
* Change Router bits  
* Change Router bits  
* Z Height map  
* Z Height map  
* Change Spindle  
* Change Spindle  
'''Test Gcode'''
[Detail and Tutorial comming soon]
 


=== Software Setup & Introduction ===
'''Set up the machine -> connect to laptop -> move to origin -> load sample gcode -> start milling '''
'''Set up the machine -> connect to laptop -> move to origin -> load sample gcode -> start milling '''
'''Wood Engraving / Milling '''
'''Wood Engraving / Milling '''
'''Software Download '''
'''PCB Engraving '''
'''PCB Engraving '''
'''Acrylic Engraving / Milling '''
'''Acrylic Engraving / Milling '''
'''Demonstration Pieces '''
'''Test Gcode'''
 
[Detail comming soon]


== Specifications ==  
== Specifications ==  
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'''CONTROLL BOARD'''
'''CONTROLL BOARD'''
[[File:CNC 3018 Pro ControlBoard.jpg|thumb|Control board of cnc running GRBL]]
* Running GRBL 1.1f  
* Running GRBL 1.1f  
* Interface Compatibility: Windows, Mac OS, Linux
* Interface Compatibility: Windows, Mac OS, Linux
[Detail comming soon]


== Possible Improvements ==
== Possible Improvements ==
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* Spindle Upgrade for better cutting  
* Spindle Upgrade for better cutting  
* Different diamenter ER11 Collets holder  
* Different diamenter ER11 Collets holder  
 
[Detail comming soon]
== Sample cuts and demonstration projects ==
[[File:20220511 000341.jpg|thumb|MuMaLab Acrylic Cut]]
[[File:CNC 3018 Pro PCBTest.jpg|thumb|PCB Trace Test]]
[[File:CNC 3018 Pro EngravingTest.jpg|thumb|Engraving Test of a sticker in lab]]
== Current GRBL Settings ==
== Current GRBL Settings ==
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Revision as of 01:16, 11 May 2022

Icon-info-96.png Warning: This page is still a work in Progress, please contact Yichen Zhang (Spacezhang) on Slack if more Information is needed
Warning: Beware of the dangers of CNC machines, use only if you know what exactly you are doing or please contact Yichen Zhang (Spacezhang) for detailed explaination and tutorial
     
CNC 3018 Pro

Release status: experimental [box doku]

CNC 3018 Pro front.jpg
Description Milling/ Engraving Machine
Author(s)  Yichen Zhang (Spacezhang)
Last Version  v0.1 pre alpha test (25.04.2022)

General Introduction

CNC 3018 PRO ENGRAVER

Side View


WHAT IS CNC 3018 PRO?

The CNC 3018 Pro is a generic engraving machine. This machine can be used to cut anything from wax to wood and is very good for getting started and learn how to use a CNC machine and how It works.

WHAT CAN IT DO?

Engrave / Cut: PCB/ Wood/ Acrylic/ Very soft Aluminium (no harder than brass or aluminum 6061) + Height Map support

Current Position

[Comming soon]

Getting started

Basic operation

  • Change Router bits
  • Z Height map
  • Change Spindle

[Detail and Tutorial comming soon]


Software Setup & Introduction

Set up the machine -> connect to laptop -> move to origin -> load sample gcode -> start milling Wood Engraving / Milling Software Download PCB Engraving Acrylic Engraving / Milling Test Gcode [Detail comming soon]

Specifications

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Type: Milling / Engraving machine
  • Machine dimensions: 330 x 400 x 240 mm (13.0″ x 15.7″ x 9.4″)
  • Working area: 300 x 180 x 45 mm (11.8″ x 7.1″ x 1.8″)
  • Frame: Extruded Aluminum
  • Linear system: Lead screw driven with rods and linear bearings
  • Materials: Woods, Plastics, PVCs, soft aluminum (6061), Nylon, Acrylic, PCBs
  • Motion: NEMA 17 Stepper motors

SPINDLE

  • Motor: 775 motor, 24 V , ~8,000 RPM
  • Rated current: 1.2A @ 24V.
  • Cooling Fan: Internal
  • Overall Size: 98x42mm, Full Round Type Ø5mm shaft.
  • Collets: ER 11 (Currently only 3.175mm 1/8 Inch available)

ROUTING BITS

  • Currently only 3.175 mm (1/8 Inch) Bits Available
  • V Bits 20 / 40 / 60 degree
  • Multifunctional cutting bits 0.8 – 3.175 mm
  • Single flute upward cutting bits 3.175mm, 2mm
  • 3.175mm Ball end double flute bits

CONTROLL BOARD

Control board of cnc running GRBL
  • Running GRBL 1.1f
  • Interface Compatibility: Windows, Mac OS, Linux

[Detail comming soon]

Possible Improvements

  • Install End Stops
  • Drag Knife cutter for vinyl Logo Cutting
  • Better Z – Probe
  • Laser Module for laser cutting / Engraving
  • Emergency Stop around front panel
  • Chip suction device
  • Proper Waste Board
  • Spindle Upgrade for better cutting
  • Different diamenter ER11 Collets holder

[Detail comming soon]

Sample cuts and demonstration projects

MuMaLab Acrylic Cut
PCB Trace Test
Engraving Test of a sticker in lab

Current GRBL Settings

GRBL 1.1f
$0=10
$1=25
$2=0
$3=2
$4=0
$5=0
$6=0
$10=1
$11=0.010
$12=0.002
$13=0
$20=0
$21=1
$22=0
$23=0
$24=50.000
$25=500.000
$26=250
$27=1.000
$30=1000
$31=0
$32=0
$100=800.000
$101=800.000
$102=800.000
$110=1000.000
$111=1000.000
$112=800.000
$120=30.000
$121=30.000
$122=30.000
$130=200.000
$131=200.000
$132=200.000