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==Clamps== | ==Clamps== | ||
In the CNC Room, a set of | In the CNC Room, a set of various sized clamps is available, which can be attached to your workpiece. They need to be securely attached to the spoiler board using screws and washers, which are also available within the CNC Room. | ||
In case the clamps break, please reprint them. | In case the clamps break, please reprint or CNC route them. | ||
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File:CNC Clamps.jpg | Clamps for the CNC router after being cut out. | |||
File:CNC_Clamps_use.jpg | Clamp in use to hold down a [[Materials:POM]] sheet. | |||
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==Screws== | ==Screws== | ||
You can also choose to attach your workpiece to the spoiler plate using regular screws. Please ensure you are using screws, which are shorter then the spoiler plate, since otherwise you will be screwing into metal. | You can also choose to attach your workpiece to the spoiler plate using regular screws. Please ensure you are using screws, which are shorter then the spoiler plate, since otherwise you will be screwing into metal. | ||
Revision as of 08:46, 2 July 2018
A working CNC Router will apply strong forces to your workpiece. If it is not properly secured, it can break or even get shot through the room, causing serious damage to the equipment and to you!
Therefore, securing your workpiece is a mandatory step before starting a job on the Router. For this securing, multiple techniques exist:
General
No matter how you choose to secure your workpiece, please also think about pieces that can come loose after being cut out. Consider putting tabs or screws at those locations. Fusion 360 supports adding tabs in your CAM setup.
Makezine provides a good overview about different possibilities for properly securing your workpiece.
Clamps
In the CNC Room, a set of various sized clamps is available, which can be attached to your workpiece. They need to be securely attached to the spoiler board using screws and washers, which are also available within the CNC Room. In case the clamps break, please reprint or CNC route them.
Clamps for the CNC router after being cut out.
Clamp in use to hold down a Materials:POM sheet.
Screws
You can also choose to attach your workpiece to the spoiler plate using regular screws. Please ensure you are using screws, which are shorter then the spoiler plate, since otherwise you will be screwing into metal.
