[Noisebridge-discuss] CNC Mill workshop Friday 1/15 6pm

[Rachel McConnell]

John Magolske wrote:
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> I realize the focus of this workshop is on PCB routing, but just
> for future reference: I've been accumulating some metal & plastic
> (mostly 6061-T6 aluminum & Delrin) in a bin on a shelf in the shop.
> These materials are for general use, but they do have rather nice
> engineering properties, so consider acrylic as a good starting out /
> scrap / test material choice. I'll try to bring in some more material
> this week, will see if I can round up any acrylic. Also, it may be
> that machining T6 temper aluminum could be a bit hard on the mill, but
> I suppose if we adjust feed-rates to maintain a minimal chip-load it
> could be ok. If we had (or someone has) an appropriate oven, I suppose
> we could draw the temper down a bit.

I have no idea what any of that means.  I will come and try to learn it.
 I can bring some scrap acrylic (small pieces mostly with previous
laser-cut holes).

Rachel