BZT CNC
The BZT is a 3-Axis CNC-Mill that can operate in 2D and 3D. 2D milling can be used to cut out complex shapes from sheet materials. The 3D milling can be used to shape topography models or workpieces such as curved roof shapes or vaults.
The machines in the DDL are "PFU-S-1010-G" and "PFU-S-1510-G".
The usable workspace measures are:
PFU-S-1010-G: 1000 x 1000 mm
PFU-S-1510-G: 1500 x 1000 mm
- Wood-based materials up to 30 mm thickness
- Alu-Dibond
- Acrylic glass (GS over XT)
Other materials have to be evaluated and approved by us.
The tools (milling heads) must be made available by the user of the machine. Standard tools can be bought from the vending machine:
- 0,8mm Milling Head
- 1,2mm Milling Head
- 2,0mm Milling Head
- 3,0mm Milling Head
- Engraving Head
Milling heads for 3D milling can be rented out from the Toolbox.
Other milling heads must be provided by the user him/herself.
For milling 2D with the BZT you need a .dxf-file. The objects in this file should be closed polylines without any grouping. They should be arranged on an appropriate named layer structure. The layer structure of the file should refer to the different editing modes. You should differ between:
- Engrave
- Routing Inside
- Routing Outside
- Clean Surface
- Material Size
Required file format:
- dxf (2000)
To learn milling on the Step-4 we offer the Milling Course Beginners.
For more questions feel free to ask the DDL-Staff.
3D milling gives the possibility to work out complex forms with soft transitions from a material.
If a landscape model isn't only made by layers or a negative casting form has to be made, this processing method is the best choice. The 3D model is prepared for the milling machine using the VCarve program, which then automatically generates the toolpaths.
For the 3D milling the same materials as for the 2D milling can be used.
To learn this processing method you can join the Milling Course Advanced.