Introduction to 3-axis 1 — CNC routing

Beschreibung

Goals and Skills
Within two days, this workshop will give you an insight into 3-axis CNC machining. It shows how to convert paths from graphic software into the CAM-Software thereby creating paths for machine processing (e.g. contours, fonts). You will then train on MotionLabs milling machine and have gone through the full process of planning, constructing and milling your part.

Method
In two days, you are going to learn how to

• transfer your file to the CNC machine
• operating the CNC machine with control software MACH 3
• generate milling threads with Inkscape
• transfer a graphic from Inkscape to Estlcam
• create the GCode in Estlecam and
• mill the components on the 3-axis Routermax 1325 CNC.

Day 1 will guide you through the planning and construction process.
Day 2 will include safety instructions and hands-on training on the milling machine.

Please note: The workshop „Introduction to 3-axis CNC machining 2 — Constructing with Fusion360, CAD-CAM-CNC process chain“ will include milling advanced contours and pockets.

Pre-Requisites
Laptop and mouse with mouse wheel. Operating platform needs to be Windows.
Graphic Software Inkscape: heise.de/download/product/inkscape-24698/download
CAM-Software Estlecam: estlcam.de

Knowledge with CAD-Software like Fusion 360 is strongly recommended.

Material for the workshop will be provided.