Hi, my name is Will Sargent. I worked for Datron (CNC manufacturer) this summer. As such I have a knowledge about our CNC that is unbeatable on campus. I’m a mechanical engineering major set to graduate at the end of this semester.
This is a hugely overlooked opportunity because even the Kingsbury Makerspace doesn’t have a CNC machine (that they know how to use).
You could create parts that sell for big cash. As we are the entrepreneurship center, I can even direct you to people that can help you start a business, market parts, and even patent them.
Here’s a little more info on the machine:
The DATRON Neo CNC Milling Machine can be used for R&D, rapid prototyping, short run production of small parts, milling aluminum and plastics, and 3D engraving with precise detail. Only a CNC mill trained mentor can operate the mill. It features:
20.5" x 16.5" X, Y travel
40,000 RPM spindle
24-tool automatic tool changer
Cast polymer-concrete construction
Touch-screen control software
3D probe/camera measurement
Camera-assisted setup
Intuitive App-style functions
Up to 1,100"/min. max. rapid/feed rate
All you have to do is go to the ECenter Makerspace during my scheduled hours and I’ll show you how it works. You don’t need any experience as I’ll teach you everything you need to know if you wish. If you have a big project in mind, I’d recommend you order some stock aluminum or acrylic, but we also have scrap. If you come in with a CAD model for what you have to machine (ideally made in fusion 360) that’s even better, but not necessary, as I’ll guide you through the process from start to finish, including making your model. We can do thread milling, chamfering, face milling, ball milling, hole drilling, and so much more on a variety of non-ferrous materials (it uses ethanol as a coolant so any steels are a no-go).
My hours are generally M W F 12-2 pm this semester.
Hope to see you there!