Printed Circuit Board Milling

11. Turn on the milling machine: Once you’ve got all of the necessary tools, it’s time to turn on the milling machine.

12. Turn off the spindle: The spindle is the rotating part of the milling machine. You’ll want to make sure that it’s turned off before you start milling.

13. Make sure the PCB is dry: You’ll also want to make sure that the PCB is dry. If it’s wet, you won’t be able to cut away the copper properly. See more here for Repair Shop nearby.

14. Make sure the spindle is clean: The spindle is the part of the milling machine that spins, and it also holds the PCB in place. You’ll want to make sure that it’s clean, and that it’s free of grease and debris.

15. Make sure the PCB is straight: Make sure that your PCB is straight, so that the cutting tool can cut away the copper.

16. Place the PCB on the spindle: You’ll also want to make sure that the PCB is placed correctly on the spindle. Check this out

17. Start milling: Once you’ve got everything set up, it’s time to start milling. You’ll want to make sure that you’re using the correct cutting tools for the job.

18. Cut away the copper: Once you’ve started milling, you’ll want to make sure that you’re cutting away the copper. You can use a cutting tool that has a blade with teeth, or you can use a diamond-tipped blade.

19. Check the PCB: Once you’ve finished milling, you’ll want to make sure that you’ve cut away all of the copper. You can use a magnifying glass to check that there are no traces left on the PCB.

20. Remove the PCB: Once you’ve checked that the PCB is clean, it’s time to remove the PCB. You can use a screwdriver to remove the PCB.

21. Clean up: Once you’ve removed the PCB, you’ll want to make sure that you’ve cleaned up.