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16/07/2019

Research into the new possible files that can be used instead of the DXF.file used before due that the DXF file doesn't allow the making of 3D shapes.

2nd, to look into new Cam software to be able to import and export 3D files from Autocad due that the one used before (lazy Cam) didn't allow the import and export of 3D files.

3rd, to finish health and safety measurement and to finish the uploading the Floor map done in Week 2 and to add details about it.

4th, the part with the cnc machine is not going well, due that the software given and instructions said and advised by the manufacturer are incomplete. also the advise by the manager were not helpful. there was not knowledge about this by anyone so there was a lot of lack of information.

not support from the manufacture that the cnc machine was brought from, search done a lot about the cnc machine and in websites like Mach3, amazon, CNCzone, Usb CNC controller didnt give a help or solution found with the problem encountered.

problems:
1st, The spindle needs to be sand papered down and heated until 330 degrees to allow it to be sand papered down, that was wrote down by the manufacturer.

2st, no calibration for the machine was given

3st, the usb that came with the cnc machine was not the usb for it, so  the usb didnt contain the drivers, data and files needed to make the cnc machine work.

4th, mach3 doesnt work properly due that the licence hasnt been purchase, and that plugins are missing

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