In this course at TTLMakerspace, you will go from beginner to a practical working knowledge of CAD modelling and CNC machining with an automated milling machine.

Starting with desktop versions of CNC machines, you’ll work your way through lessons up to the industrial Omni 1350 6’ x 8’ CNC milling machine.

Schedule:

Six three-hour weekly classes, Thursdays 6pm to 9pm.

Outcomes:

At the end of this course you will have achieved the following goals:

A complete understanding of the steps needed to go from concept to completed part
Familiarity with the properties of a variety of materials - woods, plastics, soft metals
Experience and comprehension of the most important principles of CAD modeling
Selecting and programming the most commonly used tools
Full understanding of the most common machining operations
Experience creating tool paths with CAM software
Setting up a CNC mill and performing operations
Machine maintenance and Safety
Following this course, you’ll be certified to use desktop mills, and book time with the industrial mill at TTLMakerspace (with your membership). You will also be able to join the growing community of TTL Makers sharing CNC knowledge on our Discord community.

Useful for: furniture, cabinets, flat-pack, instruments, desktops, mechanical parts, boats, engraved signs