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Test the PH of the water Locate the PH test strips, in the computer cubby hole at the CNC Plasma Computer station.   Use a stick or other object to lightly stir the water in the table. Just lightly move the water in between the slats, careful not to splash...

This file should be printed with PETG or other more durable plastic, with 100% infill It also fits the regular bandsaw.  JetPlate.step  

Work holding In general, no hard metal hold downs are safe for the CNC, like screws or metal clamps, because of the risk of ejecting shrapnel out into the shop. Strategies Brass screws and composite nails may be used, and are available in the shop. Be sure ...

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Hose Filler This is best printed on its side.  Plasma Table Water Supply v2.stepPlasma Table Water Supply v2.step Overflow tube (sorry, it has reverse thread but it works fine).  The main tube is best printed on its side so the layer lines run along the ...

Granite Surface Plate The granite surface plate is used for precision measuring and comparison of parts. The accuracy and longevity of the plate depends on users taking care of the surface. A plywood cover is provided to protect from accidental damage. All ...

Introduction The Rockwell hardness tester is primarily for testing the hardness of steels. The hardness tester has two functions in the shop: Test if materials are soft enough to be cut/machined on shop tools. Test if a hardening process was successful. ...

Filling and Draining the Plasma Table The plasma table is made from aluminum and has steel slats that the material to be cut material rests on. Primarily, steel is the most common material that is cut. When steel and aluminum are in contact, a galvanic reac...

60 degree engraving bits are a great place to start.  These are the ones used in the class: Amazon Engraving Bits 15 degree bits can be very fragile and 45 degree bits can cut a wide path. Feel free to experiment.  Chronova Engineering has great pantograph ...

The drive belt is a 4mm polyurethane cut at 60". The ends are joined by heating with a heat knife and melting slightly. Then push the ends together. Finish by grinding the bulging material off to make a smooth transition from one end to the other. 

Step-by-step: Facing → Profile → Spot Drill (Fusion 360) Preparations (before creating operations) Open your design in Fusion 360 and switch to Manufacture. Confirm units (mm or in) — set to what your CNC expects. Save the file (version your ...

This is a list of good resources for machining information, training, and materials.  YouTube Channels Blondihacks Quinn runs a great YouTube channel that has a lot of great training video on manual machining (lathe and mill): https://www.youtube.com/@Blon...

Place a post it note or tape a slip of paper with the current date on all of packages that are on the shelf.  Look for older packages that have been there for a week or more and move them to the lost/found shelf in Camden's office.  Important: Email Camden...