Micro machining a DIY 2 ply acrylic business card with a Onefinity X50 Woodworker CNC router
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ส.ค. 2024
- I wanted a business card that matched the YT and Instagram logo I designed.
I could not find any ready made 2 ply rotary engraving plastics that came in the grey and orange colours I wanted - so I made my own with the help of supplies purchased from Canadian Engravers Supply Co. Ltd.
It was my first time using a small 1/32" endmill - SpeTool 2 flute (M03007) - and after several attempts I was able to machine a prototype I was happy with.
The video covers 1)the materials I used, and the process followed, to make my custom 2 ply engraving stock, 2) CAD/CAM strategies that led to good results, 3) using my custom vacuum system workholding, and 4) video clips of the 2D adaptive, 2D contour, and boring toolpaths.
Okay, first thing: you clearly documented the process. That may not win more converts, but for those of us who do this for a living; that is awesome. Thank you for making it clear, what you did, what you got, what you did about that. I want to produce similar projects; a sign for my shop, a card for my wallet, the tools with which I publish the book, and actually print the jacket. That sort of detail. Thanks.
Wait, run that by me again? .8mm passes, consistent across the project? (Okay, it's a small project, but the point is, getting those numbers convinces me to invest in the elite Onefinity... I'd already set my sights on it, but yeah. My previous attempt at CNC using a primitive Shopbot, didn't come close. It was like crayons at arms length.
Thank you for the feedback. It takes a long time to produce the videos, but since I learned almost everything about CNCs and machining from others willing to share content, I am happy to as well if it helps others.
@@roblmurphy4135cool, but he isn't using an a elite just fyi ;)