CNC Series - Millenium Mill Episode 1

Hi Guys today is the start of something a little different for me and this blog. Traditionally my focus has been on 3D printing or Additive based manufacturing. This series however will focus on the exact opposite, subtractive machining with a CNC mill. CNC Machining is one of the most used methods for production of metal parts worldwide and now possible on a 3D printed (Come on you don't think I would of forgotten about it all together did you?) CNC machine!

This series will be focussed on using the Millenium Mill, a design based on the OpenBuilds MiniMill. Jake, the lead designer has been kind enough to lend me his original machine to show you all what it is capable of.

For information on feeds and speeds check out the full blog article here - https://3dpandme.com/2022/07/27/mille...

Tooling used:
6mm DLC single flute end mill - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDT...
3mm DLC single flute end mill - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDT...
6mm 90 degree chamfer mill - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBF...
low profile vice - https://amzn.to/3BlHqvE