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CNC Basics E-Course 7 | Final CNC Projects | Learn CNC Machine Video | CAD/CAM Tips | Learn CNC Steps | CNC Design | CNC ...
This is the 7th and final day of the Learn CNC Basics E-Course. Today is a fun day where we look at a few different CNC projects and what we can do with CNC Technology. There are CNC Parts we look at and CNC Art pieces we look at. There are CNC Plasma, CNC Router, CNC Mill and CNC Lathe projects that are discussed. Next, we talk about CNC Information. CNC Information is a community site that connects people who have a passion for CNC. There are CNC Blogs, CNC Profiles, CNC Articles and CNC Forums. You can join up for free and also get a Free G-Code Quick Guide if you do. Come on over and join up today!
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CNC Basics E-Course 3 | CAD | Learn CAD Video | CAD/CAM Tips | Learn Machining | CNC Design | CNC Process | CNC Basics
In this CNC Basics Video we go over CAD. CAD Stands for Computer Aided Design. During the CAD step we take our initial design and translate it into the computer. We do this CNC Step so we can change the design, resize it, save it, transfer it to someone else, etc. Recording our CNC Design into CAD gives us flexibility. During CAD we learn we first design parts, then assemblies, then groups, then machines. We also learn there are different types of CAD Software. 2D, 2.5D and 3D. These types also come in different software packages from inexpensive to expensive. You can spend up to the sky if you want. The trick is to match the CAD Software Capabilites with your CNC Needs. You don't need high power 3D Modeling CAD if you make simple parts day in and day out. Tomorrow's lesson is CAM. Computer Aided Manufacturing.
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CNC Basics E-Course 4 | CAM | Learn CAM Video | CAD/CAM Tips | Learn Machining | CNC Design | CNC Process | CNC Basics
Here on the 4th day we talk about CAM. CAM stands for Computer Aided Manufacturing. During the CAM step of the CNC Process we use software to define how our CNC Machine should move. There are a number of CAM Software packages on the market. They range from the inexpensive to expensive. Much of the cost depends on the number of Axis's that the CAM Software has. With the CAM Software we define things like stock, location, tooling, feed and speeds and the post processor we will use. The post processor is very specific to our CNC Machine. It outputs g-code. We use the G-Code program in our control software next. Tomorrow's Lesson is CNC Control.
The Diamond 20CS Swiss-type lathe cuts and engraves a long brass part. The Diamond 20CS can machine parts up to 9.8" in length per chucking and has a programmable C-axis with a degree of 0.001 degrees. This demo shows off the machine's ability to do simultaneous Z and C-axis cutting on a long part.
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