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In this video, we go over the CNC Machining portion of the CNC Process.
 

On Day 6 we learn about CNC Machining.  This is where the rubber hits the road.  Before this, we did virtually everything on the computer.  Now we move into the real world.  Machining is about removing material from a piece of stock until we [...]

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CNC Stomp Pad 6 | CNC Plasma Cutting Video Tutorial
Last video we checked our g-code to make sure our program was correct. Now we go out to the shop and do some work. We zero out the cnc plasma cutter and start cutting our aluminum stomp pad. Once we are done, we look it over [...]

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CAD (Computer-aided design)
Geometry authoring tool that involves software and sometimes special-purpose hardware. Current packages range from 2D vector based drafting systems to 3D solid and surface modellers.

CAM (Computer-aided manufacturing)
Considered as an NC programming tool wherein 3D models of components generated in CAD software are used to generate CNC code to drive numerical controlled machine [...]

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Just about any topic that is covered about working in a shop should start with safety.  Your safety and the safety of others should always be at the top of your mind.  CNC is no different then any other shop topic.  In fact, the highest levels of safety awareness should be maintained when using a [...]

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Here is the table of contents to the book I recently wrote about CNC Basics.  The book’s title is “Learn CNC Secrets.”
Learn CNC Secrets Table of Contents
CNC Safety. 9
A few ideas to keep you safe in the shop: 10
Foreword. 11
CNC Knowledge Levels    11
One last note before we get going: 12
CNC Intro. 13
Questions, Questions and a [...]

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