Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Milling Machine Review! Let’s take an in-depth look at the software, plan probing, how to CNC mill simple AND complex parts, double-sided production machining, speeds, feeds, tips, tricks, and more. Vince puts Bantam Tools’ first desktop CNC milling machine through its paces to maximize its output—and it’s impressive!
00:00 Intro to Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Milling Machine
01:06 Machine Technical Specs (Inside and Out)
03:11 Modifications: Extending Work Area with Fixture Plate & Mod Vise
04:34 Mod Vise Alignment Pins
05:00 Swapping T-Slot Table for SMW Fixture Plate
05:42 Software Feature: Re-Tensioning the Drive Belt
07:28 Milling the Bottle Opener Project and Kicking it Up a Notch!
08:31 Tool Setup and Probing
10:32 Facing & Adaptive Toolpaths
11:41 2D Contours & 2D Pockets
12:26 Pocket + Finish Contour Internal Hexagons
13:27 Soft Jaw Setup and Probing
14:35 Machining the Soft Jaws for Op2 Fixture
15:35 Op 2: Machining Side B
16:05 Testing the Bottle Opener
16:49 Dual Station Mod Vise – 2X productivity, half the tool changes
17:35 Tooling + NC Programs
18:58 Bantam Tool Software: Tips for Several Tools
19:34 Advanced Probing Routine: Boss Center Point
20:59 Software Features: Mill All & Saving Plan File
21:59 Posting Toolpaths from Multiple Setups
22:38 Tips for Wall Contours
23:27 3D Contour with Ball Endmill & Using Fusion 360 Patch
24:04 Chamfering Tips
24:45 DATRON External Radius Tool & Fusion 360 Trace
25:46 Single Flute Tools For Better Chip Evacuation
26:10 Thanks to Bantam Tools
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Links for this video
Bantam Tools: https://www.bantamtools.com/
Bantam Tools Software: https://support.bantamtools.com/hc/en-us
Speeds & Feeds: https://provencut.com
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Reach us / CNC Info:
Speeds & Feeds: https://provencut.com
Download Fusion 360: https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-9255839-12529306
Online Fusion 360 Training: http://bit.ly/LearnFusion360
SMW Products: https://saundersmachineworks.com/
CNC Resources: https://www.nyccnc.com
5 Reasons to Use a Fixture Plate on Your CNC Machine: https://bit.ly/3sNA4uH
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