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Introduction🔗

TTDA offers free self‑service CNC router that can cut, drill, and emboss wood, plastic, and corrugated cardboard.

Note

  • The workshop does not supply or sell materials; users must bring their own safe and suitable materials.

Warning

  • Atelier CNC cannot handle hard materials such as metal, stone, glass, etc.

Safety Warning🔗


Eye protection is provided for your safety and must be worn
Ear protection must be worn

Loose hair and clothing may become trapped in machinery*
Hands may be caught in moving parts
 
Risk of fire**
 

* Loose hair needs to be tied up; avoid wearing loose clothing and accessories that hang.
** Material may catch fire due to friction when feedrate is too slow.

Usage & Reservation🔗

Online reservations are required; there is no on‑site queue or spontaneous use.

  • Reservation: Book CNC
  • Location: RB B1
  • Operating rules: Users must convert files and operate the machine themselves. If unfamiliar, please ask the management facaulty staff.

Explanation

Pre‑cut review: The program simulation must be approved by a staff/instructor before execution.

flowchart
    A["User prepares file"]-->B["User books"]
    B-."Before using machine".->Z["Ask staff to check the tool path"]
    Z-."On reserved date<br>user brings file and material".->C("Staff confirms user understands machine operation before leaving")
    C-->D{"User operates machine independently"}
    D--"User has questions"-->Y["Read usage guide"]
    Y--"Problem resolved"-->D
    Y--"Still problematic"-->X["Seek help from staff"]
    X--"Problem resolved"-->D
    D--"Finish cutting early"-->E["Notify staff"]
    E-->F["Clean machine"]
    F-->G["Wait for inspection"]
    G--"Properly cleaned"-->H["User leaves, usage ends"]
    G--"Not properly cleaned"-->F
    D--"End on time"-->F
    D--"Cannot finish within reserved time"-->I["Notify staff"]
    I-->J{"Staff decides based on situation"}
    J--"Allow continued use"-->D
    J--"Too much jobs left and time is late"-->K["Reschedule for another day"]
    K--"If cutting continues the next day<br>machine can stay on without shutting down"-->F

Available Machines🔗

Machine Cutting size
TAM‑1530 1500 × 3050 × 200 mm

Download Software: Fusion 360 download

Configuration Files🔗

Download Fusion 360 print configuration files here

Importing the configurations requires switching to Manufacture workspace

1. Import Machine Library🔗

  1. In Manage ➔ Machine Library ➔ Local, select Import
  2. Choose the extracted Machine.machine file

2. Import Post‑Processing Library🔗

  1. After importing the machine, the post‑processor should be missing; click Select a post…
  2. In Local, select Import
  3. Choose the extracted Weihong NC105 G2.cps file

After successful import, a green check appears under the machine

3. Import Tool Library🔗

  1. In Manage ➔ Tool Library ➔ Local ➔ Library, right‑click and select Import tools
  2. Choose the extracted Tools.tools file

After import, all tools are displayed

Warn

  • Not all tools are available; some may be unavailable due to wear or other reasons.
  • Tools labeled ENGR are suitable only for surface engraving.
  • Tools labeled CMPS should only be used when cutting depth is ≥ 6 mm on each pass.

Info

If the workshop lacks a suitable milling tool, users may bring and use their own.