The course is also useful to users that would like to experience using different software packages and discuss the suitability of each piece of software for their own needs. Many clients opt to bring along their own CNC milling machine built either by themselves or another manufacturer and where they are struggling to make work or calibrate. Course time can also be used to setup a hobby/small CNC milling machine purchased from other suppliers. This course is a great way for a beginner to gain enough knowledge and experience to be able to start machining and begin independent production. We then continue to look at how to setup a machining job from the initial stages of design (using VCarve Pro 8 or Aspire), Mach3 GCODE production (using VCarvePro 8, SheetCAM or other CAM software), generating and importing code into Mach3 and finally setting up CNC machine and machining the material to completion. We start with a general introduction to a CNC milling machine setup and a tour covering the most used features of Mach3. The course can be tailored to meet our clients specific requirements. The course comprises of a step by step demonstration of the complete process from job design using VCarve Pro or Aspire through to machining a job on one of our demo machines.

Typical clients range from home and hobby users through to CNC designers and operators from small business through to large corporations. This is a ‘crash’ course aimed at beginners of CNC milling as well as users that require a refresh course.

Post processor overview and GCODE production including VCarvePro 8 and Aspire.

Overview of design software such as Vectric VCarve Pro 8, Aspire and ArtCAM.

Job design (including text engraving and basic manufacturing processes such as drilling and pocket operations).

Overview of CNC milling machine setup including Mach3 variables.

An overview and step by step demonstration of the complete process from part and CNC job design through to setting up and machining on the CNC milling machine.

Vcarve training classes