Medium CNC Mill

MDX 540 Medium Size CNC Mill: QTY - 2

Cutting Volume:

19.6" x 15.7 " x 6"

Guidelines:

1. Do not Attach Material directly to cutting bed, use provided clamping Jig's.
2. Use provided Dust Collection Vacuum for Mill when in operation
3. Clean up Mill after you are finished milling using provided Dust Collector/Vacuum.
4. Use Provided Ear Protection when operating CNC Mill

Training/Tutorial:

3 Axis Milling Tutorial:
Setting up and Cutting a Job (PDF)

Homing the Machine Tutorial:
Homing the Machine (PDF)

Using the Machine Tutorials:

Installing an End Mill on the Machine (PDF)

Support File Formats:

STl, IGES. DXF File format not recommended.

Accessories:

Provided Accessories-Available for Checkout-6th Floor DM Office:

1/8" Collet
3/16" Collet
1/4" Collet
5/16" Collet

Bolts and Hex Wrench for Rotary Axis Table
Spacer Blocks and Hex Wrench for Rotary Axis Table

Hex Wrench for Removing Aluminum Mill Table and Plywood Jig.

Materials to Cut:

You CAN Cut:
Foam
Wood of any kind
Acrylic and Plastic
Non Ferrous Metal (Aluminum, Bronze, etc.)

You CANNOT Cut:
Any Ferrous Metal (Steel, Iron, etc.)

Hours of Operation:

24 Hrs, 7 Days a week

Bit Specifications:

Note:
These are basic guidelines. You will have to experiment some to find the right speed and material combination that will give you the optimal finish for the particular bit and material you are using.

1/8" Diameter Bit:

Material	Parameter	Surfacing	Roughing	Finishing
Foam	XY Speed	20	20	15
Wood	XY Speed	15	15	15
Acrylic	XY Speed	10	10	10
Aluminum	XY Speed	05	05	05

Foam	Z Speed	15	15	15
Wood	Z Speed	10	10	10
Acrylic	Z speed	05	05	05
Aluminum	Z Speed	05	05	05

	Spindle RPM	8000	8000	8000
	Cutting In Amount	.0625	.0625	.0625
	Path Interval	.06	.06	.06

3/16" Diameter Bit:

Material	Parameter	Surfacing	Roughing	Finishing
Foam	XY Speed	25	25	18
Wood	XY Speed	18	18	18
Acrylic	XY Speed	15	15	15
Aluminum	XY Speed	10	10	10

Foam	Z Speed	20	20	20
Wood	Z Speed	15	15	15
Acrylic	Z speed	10	10	10
Aluminum	Z Speed	05	05	05

	Spindle RPM	8000	8000	8000
	Cutting In Amount	.10	.10	.10
	Path Interval	.18	.18	.18

1/4" Diameter Bit:

Material	Parameter	Surfacing	Roughing	Finishing
Foam	XY Speed	30	30	20
Wood	XY Speed	20	20	20
Acrylic	XY Speed	15	15	15
Aluminum	XY Speed	10	10	10

Foam	Z Speed	20	20	20
Wood	Z Speed	15	15	15
Acrylic	Z speed	10	10	10
Aluminum	Z Speed	05	05	05

	Spindle RPM	8000	8000	8000
	Cutting In Amount	.125	.125	.125
	Path Interval	.2	.2	.2

5/16" Diameter Bit:

Material	Parameter	Surfacing	Roughing	Finishing
Foam	XY Speed	35	35	25
Wood	XY Speed	25	25	25
Acrylic	XY Speed	20	20	20
Aluminum	XY Speed	10	10	10

Foam	Z Speed	25	25	25
Wood	Z Speed	15	15	15
Acrylic	Z speed	10	10	10
Aluminum	Z Speed	05	05	05

	Spindle RPM	8000	8000	8000
	Cutting In Amount	.15	.15	.15
	Path Interval	.28	.28	.28