Beginner CNC Milling Workshop

Sienci Labs designs and builds desktop CNC machines that help makers turn their digital designs into reality.

Sienci Labs

Sienci Labs is hosting its first CNC milling workshop! Learn how CNC machines work and design and make your own parts in class.
Here are some topics that will be covered! 
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<LI>Intro into Computer Aided Design</LI>
<LI>Intro into Computer Aided Manufacturing</LI>
<LI>G-Code </LI>
<LI>Design for CNC milling</LI>
</UL>
Workshop attendees will need:
<UL>
<LI>A laptop (Windows or Mac)</LI>
<LI>A ruler, pair of calipers, or other measuring tool</LI>
</UL>
Class size is limited to 6 people to allow for ample cutting time for each attendee, please sign up early. Material costs are included!
Workshop schedule: 
Part 1: (30min)
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<LI>How does a CNC machine work?</LI>
<UL>
<LI>Rails and motors</LI>
<LI>Computer numeric control </LI>
</UL>
<LI>G-code</LI>
<UL>
<LI>Understanding on G-code is written</LI>
<LI>Quick introduction to CAM</LI>
</UL>
</UL>
 Part 2: (60min)
<UL>
<LI>CAD</LI>
<UL>
<LI>How to design a part in parametric CAD CAD</LI>
<LI>Designing for CNC</LI>
</UL>
<LI>Create your own design to make and take home</LI>
</UL>
 Part 3: (30 minutes)
<UL>
<LI>CAM</LI>
<UL>
<LI>Understanding the settings in CAM</LI>
<LI>Feeds and speeds</LI>
<LI>Choosing processes</LI>
</UL>
<LI>G-code simulation</LI>
<LI>Generate your own G-Code to send to a machine</LI>
</UL>
 Part 4: (60 minutes)
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<LI>Safety</LI>
<LI>Workholding</LI>
<LI>Hands on milling time</LI>
<LI>Questions and wrap up</LI>
</UL>

Beginner CNC Milling Workshop

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