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== Introduction == |
== Introduction == |
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[[File:Boxford 260vmc 02.jpg|250px|thumb|The Boxford 260 VMC Milling machine]] The Boxford 260 VMC is an educational model CNC mill that is in the process of being upgraded with a modern controller and electronics. The CNC milling machine has a maximum travel of 250mm x 120mm and a vertical travel of 180mm, the spindle is speed controlled from 0-3000rpm. It's suitable for use with Aluminium, Brass, Mild steel (with caution), stainless steel (very, very slowly) and most Plastics. The Boxford mill requires [[tools/boxford/induction|induction]] before you can use it as it is a complex and challenging to use tool |
[[File:Boxford 260vmc 02.jpg|250px|thumb|The Boxford 260 VMC Milling machine]] The Boxford 260 VMC is an educational model CNC mill that is in the process of being upgraded with a modern controller and electronics. The CNC milling machine has a maximum travel of 250mm x 120mm and a vertical travel of 180mm, the spindle is speed controlled from 0-3000rpm. It's suitable for use with Aluminium, Brass, Mild steel (with caution), stainless steel (very, very slowly) and most Plastics. The Boxford mill requires [[tools/boxford/induction|induction]] before you can use it as it is a complex and challenging to use tool. The boxford is kept downstairs on the west wall between the drill press and the linisher. |
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