Small Machine, Big Learning. Precision Meets Education

Allowing students to work in small groups to prototype their designs and learn key machining concepts

Complete MicroCNC set

SKU# CN3885

This kit of parts allows students to assemble all three of our MicroCNC machines (only one at any one time). The kit is supplied with all necessary parts and a getting started manual, describing how each machine can be assembled, is available to download for free from our resources tab. When combined with our system controller and base plate, students can then program each machine to manufacture parts from PU blocks, acrylic pieces or wax cylinders.

Learning objectives/experiments

Construction of a range of CNC machines
G and M code commands and CNC programming
Manufacturing a part using a G code editor
Design of parts using a 3D package
Manufacture of parts using a CAD CAM tool chain

Suitable for:

Unit 23 of BTEC Higher National: CAD/CAM
Unit 43 of the BTEC National award in Engineering: Manufacturing CNC machine processes

You will also need the MicroCNC system controller and base plate

Compatible software: CamBam software and Deskproto.

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