This course will offer you the exclusive chance to get you hands on with our large CNC machine. Offering you one-to-one training, this package will guide you through the process of CNC machining right the way from importing files into our CNC software through to set up and maintenance of the machine
This course will offer you the exclusive chance to get you hands on with our large CNC machine. Offering you one-to-one training, this package will guide you through the process of CNC machining right the way from importing files into our CNC software through to set up and maintenance of the machine itself.
Onece we are happy that you are sufficiently trained up on the machine, you will be able to come in and use it on your own.
No only does this give you more freedom with regards to the use of our flatbed CNC machine, but it also gives you invaluable knowledge and experience using a CNC machine and what the technology has to offer.
The course will run through the following areas-
Importing 2D drawings and writing basic 2D cutting toolpaths
Working with bridges and method of securing material stock
Adding in additional features to these 2D cuts such as recess cuts and engravings
Importing 3D objects and writing basic 3D toolpaths
Using the tool database and exporting toolpaths
Editing parts within the software
Optimising material usage
Optimising cutting speeds
Machine setup and safety
Machine clean down
Basic machine maintenance
Some prior basic prior experience of CNC machines is desirable, along with a basic understanding of vectors and 3D files. This package can be tailored to your requirements of the CNC machine.
FabLab Cardiff is located in Cardiff Metropolitan University's School of Art and Design. It is an open access digital workshop where you can use a range of fabrication technologies to turn your ideas into reality.
We are a professional design and make service offering bespoke manufacturing and prototyping capabilities to commercial clients and small businesses.
What We Do
Want a space to explore your ideas and tinker with desktop manufacturing technologies?
FabLab Cardiff is an open access workshop. That’s right. Open access. All you have to do is attend inductions for the machines you intend to use to make sure that you know what you’re doing, and then you’re free to come in during our opening times and use the machines at your leisure.
Or do you have a project that requires professional manufacturing expertise?
Thanks to our capable staff, we’re able to offer a range of professional services, from CAD work to prototype manufacture. We’ve created shop fit-outs, kitchens, staircases, moulds, sensors, trophies, and a lot more.
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