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Intro to CNC Operation

 

Intro to CNC Operation

Weekend Class, Open to All

Summer 2024
July 13-14

In this weekend class, students will learn the basics of CNC operation in a light industrial setting at local manufacturer Camp N Car. This course will not be a drafting class but will include some computer-aided design during the CNC setup and operation. Class size will be limited so that each student will get the opportunity to cycle through a project operation. Students will be introduced to terminology, problem-solving, and the basics of CNC operations, and each student should complete one small project over the two days of the course under the expert guidance of Camp N Car engineers. 

Additional topics will include:

Nesting parts 

Generating G-code 

Operating a CNC 

Safety 

Processing parts 

Troubleshooting

Tools

Required:

Personal Protective Equipment - Ears, Eyes, and Dust 

Thumb drive with at least 1 GB available storage 

Notepad and writing implement

Recommended:

A laptop with RHINO software loaded 

Pre-requisites:

Open to All.

Class Information and Registration

Class runs from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday in Off-Site at the Camp N Car facilities in Port Townsend.
Please read our What to Expect page for general information about the school.
Please also read our Registration Policy.
Please sign up for the waitlist if the course is full.

Class size: 6
Cost: $375
Materials Charge: $50