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Machine Shop: Introduction to the CNC Mill

Learn the essentials of the CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Mill and how to safety operate it, and cut some metal!

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Machine Shop: Introduction to the CNC Mill

Machine Shop: Introduction to the CNC Mill

Learn the essentials of the CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Mill and how to safety operate it, and cut some metal!

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*Prerequisites are required to take this class. Please see below.

This is a foundation class designed to provide what you need to know to safely operate BARN’s CNC Mill.

We’ll cover CNC basics beginning with X, Y, & Z axes motion that define the work envelope, how to hold material, various cutting tools. This will include the Tool Library and tool height offsets. We’ll also touch on different ways to generate g-code (the language that controls the CNC machine. Finally, we’ll create some simple g-code, cut some air and if there’s enough time, cut some material.

Details:

  • Prerequisites: A manual milling machine class (or commensurate experience) and Intro to Centroid CNC Interface is required.
  • A materials fee of $5 is included in the price of the class.
  • BARN is practicing safety measures for the health and well-being of all participants, in accordance with state and CDC guidelines. Please click here to read more.
  • Tuition assistance is available. Click here to apply.

Instructor Bio: As a young man, David Hays worked as a machinist while gaining his engineering degrees, and went on in his later years to create his own hobby machine shop that included a DIY CNC mill.

Contact: David Hays david@haysys.com

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