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| + | A list of subtractive manufacturing tools commonly used in Formula for any material. Theory, safety, pros/cons, photos, cost, etc... | ||
| + | When this gets too large we can consider separating it into other pages. | ||
| + | ==Safety== | ||
| + | PPE! | ||
==Presses== | ==Presses== | ||
| − | ==Drill | + | ===Vice=== |
| − | == | + | ===Die Press=== |
| − | == | + | ===Arbor Press=== |
| + | ===Hydraulic Press=== | ||
| + | ==Saw== | ||
| + | ===Hand Saw=== | ||
| + | ===Band Saw=== | ||
| + | ==Grinder== | ||
| + | ===Rotary Tool=== | ||
| + | Also known by the trade name [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dremel Dremel®], the rotary tool is ideal for small and delicate work. Depending on the bit installed, the tool can grind, sand, cut, or polish. | ||
| + | ===Die Grinder=== | ||
| + | Die grinders are typically more powerful than a rotary tool. The extra power can turn larger bits. A 1" coarse grinding bit can be used to [[Tube_Frame#Cutting_tubes|cope tubes]]. | ||
| + | ===Angle Grinder=== | ||
| + | Angle grinders are even more powerful than a die grinder but also larger, less precise, and more dangerous. Different disks can be installed on the tool for different types of work. A grinder wheel can quickly remove material. Flap disks are convenient for finishing or cleaning. Cutoff disks are for cutting ONLY! do not attempt to grind with a cutoff disk because they are known to shatter into a million pieces and hit you! | ||
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| + | When using an angle grinder, be aware of where your sparks are going. Do not remove the shield! Disks can and will shatter. | ||
| + | ===Bench Grinder=== | ||
| + | ==Drill== | ||
| + | ===Hand Drill=== | ||
| + | ===Drill Press=== | ||
==Taps and Dies== | ==Taps and Dies== | ||
==Laser Cutting== | ==Laser Cutting== | ||
==Water Jetting== | ==Water Jetting== | ||
| + | ==Mills== | ||
| + | ==Lathes== | ||
==CNC Machining== | ==CNC Machining== | ||
| − | Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) | + | Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machining is a process which takes programmed tool paths via user input in order to machine a part. Programming the tool paths is done in a Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software, which allows the programmer to choose the tools used for machining and visually simulate the machining if the part. The program is then transferred to the machine to do the work. |
| − | + | * Complex shapes can be made with CNC compared to manual machining | |
| − | + | * Parts, tools, and software can be more expensive than manual machining | |
| − | Precision and finish is generally higher with CNC parts as everything is controlled by a computer. | + | * Involves additional programming time and testing |
| − | + | * Precision and finish is generally higher with CNC parts as everything is controlled by a computer and the ability to climb mill. | |
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===2 Axis=== | ===2 Axis=== | ||
2 Axis machining generally the X and Y axis | 2 Axis machining generally the X and Y axis | ||
| − | + | ===2.5 axis machining=== | |
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| − | 2.5 axis machining | ||
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===3 Axis=== | ===3 Axis=== | ||
===Multi-axis=== | ===Multi-axis=== | ||
Multi-axis CNC Machining is any CNC machining performed on a machine with greater than 3 axis (degrees of freedom) control. Different variations | Multi-axis CNC Machining is any CNC machining performed on a machine with greater than 3 axis (degrees of freedom) control. Different variations | ||
| − | + | ==Further Reading== | |
| − | + | * [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF06SHGgSg4Fk5-yeh8DN3g6ZgaM0tbk7 MIT Machine Shop Videos (Youtube Playlist)] | |
Revision as of 14:11, 2 June 2020
A list of subtractive manufacturing tools commonly used in Formula for any material. Theory, safety, pros/cons, photos, cost, etc... When this gets too large we can consider separating it into other pages.
Contents
Safety
PPE!
Presses
Vice
Die Press
Arbor Press
Hydraulic Press
Saw
Hand Saw
Band Saw
Grinder
Rotary Tool
Also known by the trade name Dremel®, the rotary tool is ideal for small and delicate work. Depending on the bit installed, the tool can grind, sand, cut, or polish.
Die Grinder
Die grinders are typically more powerful than a rotary tool. The extra power can turn larger bits. A 1" coarse grinding bit can be used to cope tubes.
Angle Grinder
Angle grinders are even more powerful than a die grinder but also larger, less precise, and more dangerous. Different disks can be installed on the tool for different types of work. A grinder wheel can quickly remove material. Flap disks are convenient for finishing or cleaning. Cutoff disks are for cutting ONLY! do not attempt to grind with a cutoff disk because they are known to shatter into a million pieces and hit you!
When using an angle grinder, be aware of where your sparks are going. Do not remove the shield! Disks can and will shatter.
Bench Grinder
Drill
Hand Drill
Drill Press
Taps and Dies
Laser Cutting
Water Jetting
Mills
Lathes
CNC Machining
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machining is a process which takes programmed tool paths via user input in order to machine a part. Programming the tool paths is done in a Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software, which allows the programmer to choose the tools used for machining and visually simulate the machining if the part. The program is then transferred to the machine to do the work.
- Complex shapes can be made with CNC compared to manual machining
- Parts, tools, and software can be more expensive than manual machining
- Involves additional programming time and testing
- Precision and finish is generally higher with CNC parts as everything is controlled by a computer and the ability to climb mill.
2 Axis
2 Axis machining generally the X and Y axis
2.5 axis machining
3 Axis
Multi-axis
Multi-axis CNC Machining is any CNC machining performed on a machine with greater than 3 axis (degrees of freedom) control. Different variations
