Templates for Fusion360

File Download & Revisions

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Using an outdated template may result in damage to the ShopBot CNC machines or to your stock material.

	Name	Version	Revision Date
Post-Processor	ShopBot OpenSBP	43779	01 Jun 2016
Tool Library	UTSOA Bit Library	V1.3	02 Oct 2023
Template Library (Operations)	2D Contours	V1.2	17 Jul 2023
	2.5D Contours	V1.1	01 Jun 2023
	V-Carving	V1.2	20 Jul 2023

Milling Operations

* Indicates a material needs to be approved by TRIG before use

Operation	How It Works	Use-Cases	Bit(s) Required	Import File Type
2D Contours	This operation follows line work to mill a cut fully through a flat-sheet of stock.	Flat-Sheet Milling Pocket Clearing	2-Flute Flat-End-Mill	.dxf (vector)
2.5D Contours	This operation removes material from the stock block until all that remains is the mesh model.	Topography Models Negative-Mold Forms Positive-Mold Forms	2-Flute Flat-End-Mill Roughing bit 4-Flute Ball-Nose-Mill Finishing bit	.stl (mesh)
V-Carving	This operation follows line work to mill a cut on the surface of the stock. This operation may be used with 2D projects only.	Carving Engraving Paint filled lines for text or designs	V-Groove Bit 45° 90°	.dxf (vector)

Tool Bit Library

Proper feeds and speeds is required to maintain a clean bit. Notify Technology Desk if bits shows any signs of wear.

Tool Bits

Description

Approved & Prohibited uses

Maximums Settings

2-Flute Flat-End-Mill Bit

AKA: Roughing Bit, Milling Bit

Flat-end bits are designed to cut a singular plane of material using the side of the bit.

These bits are not designed to drill downwards, and would require a ramp or spiral approach.

Approved uses

Roughing pass on wood and foam materials.
Step-topography operations on wood and foam materials.

Maximum Optimal Load or Step-Over Distance:
How much material does the bit overlap from pass to pass?
- Wood: Up to 35% of bit diameter. 1/2" bit would require a 0.225" step-over or less.
- Foam: Up to 75% of bit diameter. 1/2" bit would require a 0.375" step-over or less.
Maximum Step-Down:
How much material does the bit remove per-layer?
- Wood: Up to 35% of bit diameter. A 1/2" bit would require a 0.20" step-over or less.
- Foam: Up to 75% of bit diameter. A 1/2" bit would require a 0.375" step-over or less.

4-Flute Ball-Nose Bit

AKA: Finishing Bit, Contours Bit

Ball-nose bits are designed for drilling and milling both.

Great for topography and fine detail 2.5D contouring.

Approved uses

Finishing pass on wood and foam materials.

Prohibited Application

Roughing pass on wood materials.
- This bit is not intended to remove bulk materials such as wood and will result in damage to equipment or the operator if improperly utilized.

Maximum Optimal Load or Step-Over Distance:
How much material does the bit overlap from pass to pass?
- Wood: Up to 35% of bit diameter. 1/2" bit would require a 0.225" step-over or less.
- Foam: Up to 75% of bit diameter. 1/2" bit would require a 0.375" step-over or less.
Maximum Step-Down:
How much material does the bit remove per-layer?
- Wood: Up to 20% of bit diameter. A 1/2" bit would require a 0.125" step-over or less.
- Foam: Up to 75% of bit diameter. A 1/2" bit would require a 0.375" step-over or less.

V-Groove Bit

AKA: Engraving Bit, Etching Bit

V-groove bits come in many different degrees, the school offers 45° and 90° options for checkout

Often used for carving, engraving, and sign design operations.

Approved uses

Finishing pass on wood materials.