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SUMMARY:BLDG 61: Intro to CNC Machining
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\nCome to BLDG 61 and learn some basics of CNC machining 
 on our ShopBot CNC machine while designing and making a small sign\, a 
 carving\, or a plate for block printing! No experience necessary.  \n\nIf 
 you're new to CNC machines or haven't used ours yet\, sign up for our CNC 
 Class! You'll learn how to set up your material\, safely run your project\, 
 and the basics of the software we use.\n\nThe class will cover some of the 
 basics of the CNC Machining process:\n\nWhat is a CNC Machine?\n\nA CNC 
 machine (which stands for Computer Numerical Control) is like a robot that 
 carves or cuts material into a shape based on a digital design. It works 
 kind of like a 3D printer\, but instead of adding material to build 
 something (additive)\, it removes material to create a shape 
 (subtractive).\n\nHow Does a CNC Machine Remove Material?\n\nA CNC machine 
 uses a spinning cutting tool (called a router or spindle) to cut away 
 material. Small motors move the cutting tool in three directions:\n\nX 
 (forward and back)\n\nY (left and right)\n\nZ (up and down)\n\nThe 
 movements are controlled by a computer\, which follows instructions written 
 in a special code called G-code. This G-code is created by software based 
 on your digital design.\n\nWhat software will does BLDG 61 use?\n\nThe 
 pieces of software we will use are Vectric VCarve Pro and ShopBot 
 3.\n\nVectric VCarve Pro is used for designing your project (Computer Aided 
 Design a.k.a. CAD)\, for assigning toolpaths to your design (Computer Aided 
 Manufacturing a.k.a. CAM) and for creating the instructions (G-Code) for 
 the computer that controls the physical movement of the spinning cutterhead 
 (router/spindle).  \n\nShopBot 3 (Control Software/G-Code Sender) reads and 
 follows the G-Code instructions (created by VCarve) and controls the motors 
 that move the cutter around\, as well as taking inputs from limit sensors.  
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LOCATION:BLDG 61 Woodshop\, Main Library\, Makerspace BLDG 61
ORGANIZER;CN="Robby Holb":MAILTO:holbr@boulderlibrary.org
CATEGORIES:Make & Create
CONTACT;CN="Robby Holb":MAILTO:holbr@boulderlibrary.org
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