CNC basics overview

3 common steps

What is CAD?

3 different cutting strategies

What is CAM?

Speed and Feed explained

What is a toolpath?

What is G-Code?

Getting the g-code to the machine

Setting up the machine

Introduction. What you'll learn from this video.

First, you’ll learn what CNC machining is and how CNC machines operate.

Second, we’ll show you the basic process of CNC machining in 3 steps. Designing a CAD model, turning that CAD file into G-code, programming the CNC machine with the G-code and finally allowing the system to execute all machining operations.

Next, you will learn why CNC machining is a price-competitive manufacturing technology for one-off custom parts and medium-volume production.

Then, we’ll show you why CNC machining is a subtractive manufacturing technology and what that means. The difference between CNC machining and other manufacturing technologies will also be explained.

Next, we’ll talk about some of the materials that can be CNC machined.

Finally, you’ll learn that with CNC machining you can create highly accurate parts with very tight tolerances.

Stock Setup

Locating the Stock

Edge Finder

Handle Jog Mode

Part Zero Set

Finding Zero on Front Edge

Tool Offset Menu

Programing the Machine

Emergency stop

Conclusion

Running CNC Machines

Popping out the parts

De-tabbing

CNC Machine Maintenance

How did I get to this position?

Shopsaber Reference Pens

Dust Dock

Ball Screw System

Material Storage

Conclusion

DUST COLLECTION

HOLD DOWNS

01 ELECTRICAL

TOOLING

SOFTWARE

05 AIR SYSTEM

VACUUM SYSTEM

What Cnc Machines Are

Anatomy Lesson

Basic Parts

Cutting Head

Cnc Milling Machining Routing

Design for Cnc

Software for Doing Cam

Offsets

Milling

Cleanup

CNC Router Uses

CNC Routing Tips

CNC Routing Letters and Design

Raised Backgrounds

Cutting the final shape

Creating Templates

Cutting Polycarbonate

Diamond Drags

CNC Routers Can Cut Foam

Detail work

Intro

Resources

Facebook Group

CNC Academy Approach

CNC Academy - Building Blocks

The CNC Academy Trilogy

Where to find related files

The Rocket Lathe Series

Advanced CNC Machining

CNC Academy TV Show

Introduction. What you'll learn in this video.

Overview of the different types of CNC machines. Here, we'll provide a complete overview of the different types of CNC machines we will be explaining.

3 axis CNC machines. We'll start by explaining how 3 axis CNC turning and CNC milling machines work.

CNC milling machines. Next, you'll learn about CNC milling machines and why they are one of the most common machines in use. After that, we'll show you how they work and finally touch on some of the benefits and limitations of CNC milling machines.

CNC turning machines, or lathes. In this section, we'll talk about the difference between CNC milling machines and CNC turning machines. After that, you'll see how a tuning machine works.

Multi axis, or 5 axis, CNC machines. Moving on to 5 axis machines, you'll learn that they rotate on 5 axis, making them different from 3 axis CNC machines. The general benefits and imitations of 5 axis machines are briefly discussed.

Indexed 5-axis CNC milling machines. Or 3 + 5 CNC machines. In this section of the video, we'll explain how an indexed 5-axis machine works and what some of the benefits and limitations are.

Continuous 5-axis CNC machines. We'll start this part of the video by explaining why continuous 5 axis CNC machines are different from Index 5-axis CNC machines. You'll see how a continuous 5-axis machine works and we'll cover some of the benefits and limitations of this machine.

Mill-turning CNC centers. Here, Mill-turning CNC centers are explained and why this machine is a good hybrid of a turning and milling machine.

Recap of the video.

History of mechanical automation

Benefits

Benefits of automated manufacturing

Levels of automation in CNC machining

Contact Us

Insane CNC machining cuts

1045 Steel in the Heller CP9000

Aluminum Speed Roughing

1018 Steel

Roughing at 1000 IPM

Roughing at 500 IPM

1018 Steel

Machining a Fixture

4140 Steel

Roughing with Kennametal KOR 5

1600 IPM Roughing

Deep Cuts 4140 Steel

KOR 5 Roughing

Inconel 625

1018 Steel Full Slotting

High Speed Roughing