{"id":492,"date":"2021-08-13T16:08:59","date_gmt":"2021-08-13T20:08:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/epic\/?page_id=492"},"modified":"2025-09-18T18:11:48","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T22:11:48","slug":"cnc-mill","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/epic\/equipment\/cnc-mill\/","title":{"rendered":"CNC Milling"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"height: 1vh;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/epic\/files\/2021\/08\/CNC-milling-636x477.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"477\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/epic\/files\/2021\/08\/CNC-milling-636x477.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/epic\/files\/2021\/08\/CNC-milling-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/epic\/files\/2021\/08\/CNC-milling-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/epic\/files\/2021\/08\/CNC-milling-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/epic\/files\/2021\/08\/CNC-milling.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/div>\n<h4>Programming Resources: Computer Automated Manufacturing (CAM)<\/h4>\n<p>EPIC is equipped with FIVE advanced HAAS CNC milling machines designed for precision machining of both plastics and metals. Each machine has unique capabilities and fixturing options to support a wide range of manufacturing needs.<\/p>\n<h5>HAAS CM-1<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Work Envelope:<\/strong> 12&#8243; (X) \u00d7 10&#8243; (Y) \u00d7 14&#8243; (Z)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Current Setup:<\/strong> Equipped with a flat fixture plate, this machine is dedicated exclusively to machining plastics.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Ideal for high-precision, small-part prototyping where fine detail and tight tolerances are required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>HAAS VF-2<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Work Envelope:<\/strong> 30&#8243; (X) \u00d7 16&#8243; (Y) \u00d7 20&#8243; (Z)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Versatile Fixturing Configurations:<\/strong><\/li>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Standard Vice and\/or 4th Axis<\/strong> \u2013 Supports the machining of both metals and plastics with rotary axis capability for complex geometry.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flat Fixture Plate (Plastics Only)<\/strong> \u2013 Used for secure, low-profile clamping of plastic sheets or blocks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flat Fixture Plate with Bolt Holes<\/strong> \u2014 This plate allows for the attachment of custom metal plates, vices, or workpieces and is compatible with both metals and plastics.<\/li>\n<li><strong>6-Inch Vice \/ 10-Inch 6-Jaw Chuck<\/strong> \u2013 Heavy-duty work holding suitable for metals and plastics, offering strong grip for larger or irregularly shaped parts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We have several onboarding projects to help those new to programming, checkout our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/epic\/get-started\/starter-projects\/\">starter projects<\/a>. The Coaster project is a good place to begin.<\/p>\n<h4>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h4>\n<p><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">What is the largest part I can cut?<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nThe maximum bed size is 16&#8243; x 30&#8243;<br \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">What CAM software should I use?<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nWe are currently using HSMWorks CAM software, a plugin for SOLIDWORKS. This software is being discontinued so we will be switching to Autodesk Fusion late summer 2025.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><!--\n\n\n<h4>CAD\/CAM Video<\/h4>\n\n\nVideo with former EPIC senior staff machinist Bob (filmed in 2020)\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"50%\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/l5sdgKGtAk4\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Programming Resources: Computer Automated Manufacturing (CAM) EPIC is equipped with FIVE advanced HAAS CNC milling machines designed for precision machining of both plastics and metals. Each machine has unique capabilities and fixturing options to support a wide range of manufacturing needs. 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