Workflow for Other Mill or Bantam Tools

Preparation Phase Bantam Tool

1. Download file

1. Geber
2. Eagle
3. SVG

2. Clean the Bed

1. Use vacuum and remove loose materials.
2. Wipe down with alcohol

3. Configure the Bantam Tool

1. Select tool (end mill or engraving bit) by selecting change

1. Choose tool under New Tool
2. Install tool by loosening collet and replacing tool
3. Click continue
4. Verify tool position
5. Locate tool

4. Material

1. Select material - generic or FR1
2. Measure the width and height of the conductive material you wish to mill (PCB - FR1)
3. Enter the width and height values .

5. Tape down the material use with to mill Use nitto tape (double sided tape)

1. No overlaps
2. No wrinkles
3. Make sure to put away once done

6. Z Height

1. Move probe over FR1
2. Click on Bit Breaker menu choice
3. Probe Material Thickness

7. Check placement  

1. Are you cutting material?
2. Are you too close to anything?
3. Align bracket on the left side

8. Move

1. Rehome - setting x and y origin
2. Origin
3. Loading - use this to load your material

Material Preparation Phase

9. Open file

1. Placement
2. Scale
3. Parts To Mill

1. Engraving Cutout
2. Engraving Depth - 15 mm
3. Milling Tools

Start Milling