Introduction to CNC Routing

Class Name  Introduction to CNC Routing

Duration  Two 2.5 hour Sessions: Thursday April 15 and Friday April 16

Cost  $100 ($80 for members)

Class Size  2-6

Ages  16+

Description This introductory class on the CNC router focuses on the workflow for routing a 2D design programmed in SheetCAM. Students will cut or engrave a candle holder in their choice of various hardwoods. Once the cutting is complete, you will have a new candle holder to use at home!

In the process we’ll cover,

• Use SheetCAM to generate a toolpath
  • Importing vectorized drawings
  • Contours and layers
  • Nesting and Tabs
  • Tool creation and discussion of tool choice
  • Feed and Speed (use FSWizard app)
  • Cut simulation
  • Exporting gcode
  • Reviewing gcode as a text file
• LinuxCNC
  • Importing gcode
  • Homing the machine
  • Workpiece Clamping
    • Vacuum table
    • Screws
    • Clamps
  • Chip extraction
  • Starting/Pausing/E-stopping operation

Note, the part created in this class must be less than one square foot.

COVID-19 and Class Safety Policies

For COVID-19 safety requirements, we ask that all participants of classes, as well as members working in the space, wear a mask over their nose and mouth at all times indoors at Vector Space. We also ask that you maintain a safe distance of 6ft from each other when possible during the workshop. The instructor may need to come with 6ft of students at times.