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== Welcome to my page :^) ==


== WorkBee ==
I am a new member of the comakingspace and new to most tools in the shop.
{{MachineInfoBox
|machine name=Ooznest WorkBee CNC
|german=CNC-Plattenfräse|image=Ooznest_WorkBee_CNC.JPG
|synonyms=DE: CNC-Fräse, CNC-Plattenfräse, Portalfräsmaschine
|type=CNC Router
|material=[[wood]]
|location=[[Location::CNC Area|CNC area]]
|status='''[https://github.com/comakingspace/do-something/issues/307 broken]'''
|firmware=[[grbl]]
|assetid=3|software=[[LaserWeb]], [[Fusion360]], see [[G-Code Sender]]
|manual=[http://ooznest.co.uk/WorkBee-CNC-Full-Kit product page], click "documentation" tab
|used with=6 mm, 8 mm, 1/4" or 1/8" [[End Mills|end mills]];<br>''some'' kinds of [[Router Bits|router bits]]
|similar=[[router]], [[CNC Mill|CNC mill]]
}}


We have a 1500mm x 1500mm version of the [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2538752 WorkBee] [[CNC Router|CNC router]], which is based on the Openbuilds OX. It can currently cut sheet material of up to 50 mm thickness on a work area of approximately 1250{{x}}1250 mm. The surfaced ''(plangefräste)'' [[#Spoilboard|spoilboard]] area is 1260{{x}}1160 (x{{x}}y) mm.
My current projects are learning to use Autodesk Fusion and the laser cutter.


Our plans for further improving it up can be found in [https://github.com/comakingspace/do-something/projects/1 our "WorkBee CNC" github project] - maybe you would like to help.
When I have my materials and introduction to the machine, I already have a bunch of laser cutter projects on my todo list. I want to start small with a bunch of board game knick-knacks, drawer organisers, desk doodads and stationery accessories. 
Down the line I want to learn about 3D printing and create some basic ATLAS compatible drawer housings.


=== Fusion 360 Setup ===
Always keen to collaborate in block printing projects :D
To use the router in Fusion 360, make sure you add the latest machine definition and post-processor to Fusion 360.


You can find the newest version of these required files [https://github.com/comakingspace/WorkBee/tree/master here]. Feel free to submit improvements.
== Materials ==


At the top of the Fusion 360 Interface, select "Manage > Machine Library". Then under "My Machines > Local" you can ''import'' (NOT CREATE) the machine definition.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
 
|-
'''Also seperately import the post processor!''' Under the machine entry in your machine library in the "Post:" section, you can click the folder icon to import the latest post processor from the GitHub page.
! scope="col"| Material
[[File:F360-machine-import.png|center|thumb|385x385px|The import process]]
!Date
 
(YYYY-MM)
=== Using the WorkBee CNC ===
! scope="col"| Thickness
We have various wiki pages documenting how to use the WorkBee CNC. Take a look:
! scope="col"| Operation
 
! scope="col" | Speed (mm/s)
[[WorkBee Machine Operation]] for general machine operation (on/off, starting jobs, jogging, etc)
! scope="col"| Power (%)
 
!Corner power
[[WorkBee organization]] for keeping things tidy
! scope="col"| Scan gap ("resolution")
 
! scope="col"| Focus
[[Autodesk Fusion 2D Contour Machining]] for CAM (Creating G-Code for the Machine)
! scope="col"| Comments
 
|-
=== Workflow ===
!Plywood 3mm Bubinga (ROBOTIME)
'''This is just an overview and does NOT replace the [[CNC Router Introduction|personal introduction]]!'''
|
 
|3 mm
# create the tool paths in a suitable CAM software (e.g. [[Fusion 360]])
|cut
# [[CNC Router Workholding|secure your workpiece]] on the machine's bed
|30
# insert the appropriate collet & bit as defined in your tool paths
|100
# home the machine, jog to your workpiece origin and zero your work coordinates
|
# Upload your generated G-Code
|
# put on [[PPE|personal protection]]
|in focus
# Run your Program
|kerf 0.1 mm
# Once the Machine has homed, turn on the spindle & vac on the control panel (only works after homing)
# Be ready to hit the Emergency Stop in case SHTF. Your Program is running!<span id="workbee-cnc-wiki-docs"></span>
=== Router ===
 
The router mounted to it is a Dewalt D26200 (GB; known outside Europe as [https://www.shapeoko.com/wiki/index.php/DWP611 DWP611]). You need to consider the sizes of its collets (''Spannzangen'') when buying your router bits.
 
* no-load speed: 16000 - 27000 rpm
* max cutter diameter: 30 mm
* available collet diameters:
** 8 mm
** 6 mm
** 1/4 inch (6.35 mm)
** 1/8 inch (3.175 mm)
 
The collets of the DW613, DW620 and DW621 also fit the router and are easier to get in Germany than the original ones.
 
==== RPM Chart ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Dial Setting
!Approx. RPM
|-
|-
|1
!Plywood 3mm yellow Lime  (ROBOTIME)
|16000
|
|3 mm
|cut
|30
|100
|
|
|in focus
|
|-
|-
|2
!Plywood 3mm yellow Lime  (ROBOTIME)
|18200
|
|3 mm
|bleech
|500
|20
|
|
|in focus
|do NOT use masking tape
|-
|-
|3
!Plywood 3mm yellow Lime  (ROBOTIME)
|20400
|
|3 mm
|engraving
|200
|40
|
|
|in focus
|DO use masking tape; <br> 2 passes
|-
|-
|4
!acrylic
|22600
|
|1.5 mm
|cut
|30
|100
|
|
|
|
|-
|-
|5
!acrylic
|24800
|
|6 mm
|cut
|30
|100
|
|
|
|
|-
|-
|6
|27000
|}
|}
=== Spoilboard ===
Ooznest recommends a 6mm spoiler board, our first one is 20mm thick. It is mounted to the frame using 4 drop-in [[T-Slot Nuts|T-slot nuts]]. Cutting into the boards will make it uneven, from time to time it is neccessary to [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xav1uvCN6yY surface the spoiler board] again.
The total size of the spoilboard is currently 1445{{x}}1370 mm.
When there is time, we would like to [https://github.com/comakingspace/do-something/issues/51 drill workholding holes into the spoilboard].
=== Electrics ===
The Machine received a full electrical overhaul in the first half of 2024, here are its current electrical specifications:
* Duet 3 6HC+ Mainboard running RepRapFirmware
* Web- and touch interface
* MT-2303HS280AW 2.8A NEMA23 Stepper Motors
* Dewalt D26200 Router
=== Dust Extraction ===
The Workbee Vacuum automatically turns on with the spindle. We have added a cyclone dust separator before the [[Shop Vac|shop vac]] so the bulk of the chips should be collected in an easily emptied box rather than the shop vac's bag.
The part that attaches the dust extraction hose to the router is called a "dust shoe". We are currently using [https://github.com/comakingspace/CommonFiles/tree/master/3DPrintingFiles/WorkbeeCNC this one] designed by [[Patrick]]. The next version should ideally fit the dust extraction hose without an adapter and include a kind of transparent, flexible "skirt" to optimize the airflow.
Other interesting designs:
* https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2802301

Revision as of 21:27, 6 November 2024

Welcome to my page :^)

I am a new member of the comakingspace and new to most tools in the shop.

My current projects are learning to use Autodesk Fusion and the laser cutter.

When I have my materials and introduction to the machine, I already have a bunch of laser cutter projects on my todo list. I want to start small with a bunch of board game knick-knacks, drawer organisers, desk doodads and stationery accessories. Down the line I want to learn about 3D printing and create some basic ATLAS compatible drawer housings.

Always keen to collaborate in block printing projects :D

Materials

Material Date

(YYYY-MM)

Thickness Operation Speed (mm/s) Power (%) Corner power Scan gap ("resolution") Focus Comments
Plywood 3mm Bubinga (ROBOTIME) 3 mm cut 30 100 in focus kerf 0.1 mm
Plywood 3mm yellow Lime (ROBOTIME) 3 mm cut 30 100 in focus
Plywood 3mm yellow Lime (ROBOTIME) 3 mm bleech 500 20 in focus do NOT use masking tape
Plywood 3mm yellow Lime (ROBOTIME) 3 mm engraving 200 40 in focus DO use masking tape;
2 passes
acrylic 1.5 mm cut 30 100
acrylic 6 mm cut 30 100
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