Training
Introduction to the world of CNC - 2hrs
- Terminology
- Machine overview
- The XYZ coordinate system
- Jogging and moving the machine
- Safety
CNC Basic Operation - 5hrs
- Home and Part positions
- Feeds and Speeds
- Tool selection
- Loading and running a job
- Limits (hard)
- Toolpath views and manipulation
CNC Intermediate Operation - 5hrs
- Multiple Part positions
- MDI (Manual control)
- G-code basics
- Units (mm/inches)
- Tool changes
- Starting in the middle of a job
- Recovering after a crash
- Limits (soft/virtual) and job dimensions
- Maintance of your CNC
CAD/CAM Basics - 5hrs
- Vectors vs Bitmaps
- Vector basics (lines, arcs, circles, joining, splicing, nodes, etc)
- Open and closed vectors
- Text for Logos
- Importing drawings (PDF, AI, EPS, DXF, JPG, BMP, etc)
- Preparing/cleaning your artwork for CNC
- Creating basic 2D toolpaths
CAD/CAM Intermediate - 5hrs
- Vectors vs Bitmaps
- Vector manipulation (merging, smoothing, filleting, transforming)
- Arrays of objects
- Text on curved paths
- Tracing bitmaps
- Nesting
- Optomizing your artwork
- Creating basic 2D toolpaths
Go 3D! - 8hrs
- Overview of 3D models
- Importing models (STL, 3DM, DXF, etc)
- Creating 3D toolpaths
- 3D shapes from vectors
- 1 & 2 rail sweeps
- Textures
- Limitations
- Creating 3D toolpaths (Raster, engraving, cutout)
Course Pricing
$95/hr