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CNC Carving - 01 Operating Environment
01 Operating Environment
1.1 Workbench
Put the CNC carver on a sound and level workbench.
Put the workbench in a well-ventilated place as carving will produce dirt and sawdust.
Put the workbench near ventilation openings should you use the CNC carver with an enclosure or purier.
02 Material Library
2.1 Material Overview
Snapmaker 2.0 CNC carvers support material including wood, MDF, acrylic sheet, carbon ber sheet, POM, PCB, more
being tested.
Material Properties Application See
Wood Easily machinable, biodegradable
Furniture, flooring, decorative accessories,
relieves
2.2
MDF
Strong, stiff, resilient to moisture,
affordable
Furniture, flooring, decorative accessories 2.3
Acrylic
Tough, stiff, excellent clarity,
impact-resistant, heat-insulative, UV
resistant, easy to thermoform, variety
in color
Windows and wall partitions to lighting
xtures and canopies
2.4
Carbon
Fiber
Stiff, chemical-resistant, tolerant
to high-temperature, low thermal
expansion, low weight, high tensile
strength
Aeronautical equipment, automotive
components, sporting goods, jewelry, musical
instruments
2.5
POM
Easily machinable, tough, high
dimensional stability, good wear and
abrasion, low moisture absorption
Bearings and bushings, pump and valve
parts, manifolds, gears, food processing and
packaging machinery parts, wear pads, wear
strips
2.6
PCB
Highly unreactive, water-insoluble,
fat-soluble, largely resistant to
breakdown by acids, bases, and heat
Medical devices, consumer electronics,
automotive components, aeronautical
components, safety and security equipment
2.7
The data sheets provided in this manual are intended for reference and comparison purposes only. Actual
performance varies with carving conditions. Each user is responsible for judging the tness for application in specic
conditions. The data is subject to change without notice.