CNC Mill (Ibuki)

A Isel GFM 4433 that we aquired with a faulty control system from Monkseaton High School (which closed) Upgraded with a RP23CNC.

It has a usable bed size of approximately 500x350mm.

Essential Information

• Location: Ground Floor Corridor
• Responsible Person(s): Dan Nixon
• Induction Required: Yes

Useful Information

• Spindle fitted with OZ6A (aka EOC6) collet holder
  • We have 6mm and 1/8“ (3.175mm) collets - the 1/8“ can take 3mm toolbits
  • More collets incl 1/4“ currently being sourced
• Use the GRBL dialect of GCode when generating toolpaths
• USB connection to PC/laptop - use a GCode communications tool such as gSender

Induction checklist

• Turning on machine with fob
• Panel controls
• gSender setup
  • jogging
  • axis zero
  • any machine specific gcode
• Clamping options
• Changing tools
• Turning off machine
• The need to keep the machine tidy
• Please note, machine does not enjoy alcoholic drinks.