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The '''Othermill''' is a desktop CNC [[Manufacturing techniques#Subtractive manufacturing|subtractive manufacturing]] milling machine created by Bantam Tools. The Bantam PCB Mill is most useful for cutting PCB (Printed Circuit Boards) but can also be useful if you require a highly detailed, but '''shallow''' (< 34mm) carving in soft material
 
 
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=== Dimensions ===
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The '''Bantam Tools PCB Mill''' is a desktop CNC [[Manufacturing techniques#Subtractive manufacturing|subtractive manufacturing]] milling machine. It is most useful for cutting PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards) but can cut anything softer than steel. Its build volume is relatively minimal, so it is typically used for fabricating small, intricate parts.
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==Materials==
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|Frame
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*PCB (FR1 and FR2)
|10.25 x 10 x 12.75 in
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*Wood
260 x 254 x 324 mm
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*Delrin
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*Aluminium
|Overall
 
|12.75 x 12 x 12.875 in
 
324 x 305 x 327 mm
 
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|Work Volume
 
|5.5 x 4.5 x 1.35 in
 
140 x 114 x 34.3 mm
 
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|Weight
 
|16.8 lb
 
7.62 kg
 
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=== Specifications ===
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==Specifications==
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|XYZ Motor
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|XYZ Motors
 
|Stepper motor with 0.003175mm microstepping
 
|Stepper motor with 0.003175mm microstepping
 
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|Max XYZ Traverse
 
|Max XYZ Traverse
 
Speed
 
Speed
|100 in/min
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|2,600 mm/min
2,600 mm/min
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(100 in/min)
 
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|Spindle Speed
 
|Spindle Speed
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|PCB Cut Speed
 
|PCB Cut Speed
|Up to 100 in/min
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|Up to 2,600 mm/min
2,600 mm/min
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(100 in/min)
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|Largest Recommended Shank Size
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|3.5 mm
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(1/8 in)
 
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|Largest
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|Smallest Recommended Shank Size
Recommended Shank
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|0.25 mm
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(0.010 in)
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Size
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===Dimensions===
|1/8 in
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3.5 mm
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|-
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|Frame
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|260 x 254 x 324 mm
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(10.25 x 10 x 12.75 in)
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|-
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|Overall
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|324 x 305 x 327 mm
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(12.75 x 12 x 12.875 in)
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|Work Volume
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|140 x 114 x 34.3 mm
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(5.5 x 4.5 x 1.35 in)
 
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|Smallest
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|Weight
Recommended Shank
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|7.62 kg
 
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(16.8 lb)
Size
 
|0.010 in
 
0.25 mm
 
 
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=== Materials ===
 
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*PCB
 
*Wood
 
*Delrin
 

Latest revision as of 22:49, 14 November 2019

"Bantam PCB Mill at lab station"


The Bantam Tools PCB Mill is a desktop CNC subtractive manufacturing milling machine. It is most useful for cutting PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards) but can cut anything softer than steel. Its build volume is relatively minimal, so it is typically used for fabricating small, intricate parts.

Materials

  • PCB (FR1 and FR2)
  • Wood
  • Delrin
  • Aluminium

Specifications

XYZ Motors Stepper motor with 0.003175mm microstepping
Max XYZ Traverse

Speed

2,600 mm/min

(100 in/min)

Spindle Speed 8,500 - 26,000 rpm
Accuracy <0.003" per 6" linear travel
Repeatability ±0.001"
PCB Cut Speed Up to 2,600 mm/min

(100 in/min)

Largest Recommended Shank Size 3.5 mm

(1/8 in)

Smallest Recommended Shank Size 0.25 mm

(0.010 in)

Dimensions

Frame 260 x 254 x 324 mm

(10.25 x 10 x 12.75 in)

Overall 324 x 305 x 327 mm

(12.75 x 12 x 12.875 in)

Work Volume 140 x 114 x 34.3 mm

(5.5 x 4.5 x 1.35 in)

Weight 7.62 kg

(16.8 lb)