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CNC Parts and Materials
  • end mills recommended (either 1/8″ or 1/4″ shank):
    • 1/8″ flat end mill
    • 1/8″ ball nose end mill
    • 1/4″ flat end mill
    • 60º 1/2″ V-carve bit
    • 90º 1/2″ Vcarve bit
  • stock materials up to 4.5″ thick and up to 33″ x 33″
    • wood 
    • MDF
    • acrylic
    • wax
    • foam
  • local wood sources:
Shapeoko HDM

Reference Docs

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Questions? Write to us:
  • CNC Machine - ShopCNC@sdfwa.org
  • Laser Cutter - ShopLaser@sdfwa.org
  • 3D Printer - Shop3DPrinter@sdfwa.org
  • Digital Tools SIG - DigitalTools@sdfwa.org
 
Using a computer to precisely control a router to cut and engrave wood is at the heart of CNC. The Member Shop has a Shapeoko HDM (27″ x 21″ x 4.5″) and a Shapeoko XXL with VFD (33″ x 2″ x 3″) CNC. 
 
A CNC is a computer-controlled tool so we require proficiency with Microsoft Windows. Familiarity with computer design is desired but not required. 
 
The “Intro to CNC” class will introduce you to the basics of CNCs — from theory to design to cutting.  Our goal in this course is to build confidence through practice.  Carbide Create is the design softeware and Carbide Motion is the machine interface platform.  Both are designed by the manufacture of Shapeoko CNCs.  The key to this class is practice. You will use the CNC from the very first session and by the end you will have completed four projects.  You will receive one EXTRA Shop slot so that you have extra time to practice during and after the course.
 
The “VCarve Pro for CNC” class will build on the knowledge acquired in the “Intro to CNC” class and introduce you to the 3D capabiities of VCarve software.  To design your projects and to define your cuts you will receive a license to Vectrics’ VCarve Pro (Windows-only). 
 
There is homework prior to each of the two 4-hour class sessions. Lastly, before receiving your certification for independent use of the Shop CNC you will complete an independent project.
 
When you complete this class you will have the confidence and competence to design and cut wood using the Shop CNC.
 
If you really want to know CNC then this is the class for you. 
 
 
 
YouTube CNC Video links
 

Why do I need a CNC?  

Ben Heck's CNC Router Tutorial

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