About

In the first of this two-session class, you’ll learn the essentials of BARN’s CNC Mill, and the operating concepts to safely operate it. We’ll cover CNC basics beginning with X, Y, & Z axes motion that define the work envelope, how to hold material, selecting and establishing part-zeros, and the various cutting tools in the tool library and tool height offsets. We’ll also touch on different ways to generate G-code (the language that instructs the CNC machine what to do and where to do it).

In the second session, we’ll load a model created by one of the students into Fusion 360, examine and prove the CAM setup and G-code, cut some air, and then cut some material.

Details

• It is recommended that you download the Centroid CNC Lathe manual and peruse it prior to class.
• Wear closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, avoid loose-fitting clothing and jewelry and roll up sleeves. Wear hearing protectors when warranted and safety glasses (bring your own or use BARN's).

Details

The $5 materials fee included in the cost of the class covers what is needed.

Prerequisites

• A manual milling machine class or commensurate experience
• Intro to Centroid CNC Interface
• Fusion 360 CAM for the CNC Mill (or CNC Lathe) prior to the second session of this class
• These prerequisites provide an important foundation for learning how to use this machine and use of it during open studio. Please log in to your BARN account and click "My event registrations" to ensure you have completed the required prerequisites before you register for this class.

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