This curriculum provides a comprehensive introduction to using Vcarve for tool pathing and an Xcarve for CNC. The hands-on practice will allow beginners to apply their knowledge and gain confidence in operating the equipment.Duration: 3 hours*The registration cutoff time for the class is 9 am on the day of the event.Skills Learned:Basic understanding of CNC machining and toolpathsFamiliarity with the Xcarve machine and its componentsBasic proficiency in VCarve software for creating toolpathsAbility to set up and run the Xcarve machine to cut a 2D object from a piece of materialMaker Skills/Resources Needed:Basic understanding of woodworking and/or metalworking tools and techniquesFamiliarity with digital design tools (e.g. Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape)Comfortable working with computers and softwareMade Resource Cost for Class:1 @ 12”x12”x3/4” plywood per makerTool/Workspace Etiquette:The CNC area is to be cleaned of dust and debris after use, bits put away and machine homed.Digging more than 1/16” into the spoil board is to be reported to a faculty member, frequent occurrence of this is prohibited and will be reviewed by a faculty member with an overview of the toolpaths before use is granted again.Broken bits from stock are to be reported to a faculty member and replaced by the member if the faculty member deems necessary after review.No machine settings are to be modified by any member.Machine must be monitored at all times during use.Empty out the vacuum after using the tool.Class Breakdown:Introduction Designing a 2D Object Importing into VCarve Creating ToolpathsSetting Up the Xcarve Running the Xcarve Conclusion Review of class goals and objectivesQ&A session
This curriculum provides a comprehensive introduction to using Vcarve for tool pathing and an Xcarve for CNC. The hands-on practice will allow beginners to apply their knowledge and gain confidence in operating the equipment.
Duration: 3 hours
*The registration cutoff time for the class is 9 am on the day of the event.
Skills Learned:
Basic understanding of CNC machining and toolpaths
Familiarity with the Xcarve machine and its components
Basic proficiency in VCarve software for creating toolpaths
Ability to set up and run the Xcarve machine to cut a 2D object from a piece of material
Maker Skills/Resources Needed:
Basic understanding of woodworking and/or metalworking tools and techniques
Familiarity with digital design tools (e.g. Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape)
Comfortable working with computers and software
Made Resource Cost for Class:
1 @ 12”x12”x3/4” plywood per maker
Tool/Workspace Etiquette:
The CNC area is to be cleaned of dust and debris after use, bits put away and machine homed.
Digging more than 1/16” into the spoil board is to be reported to a faculty member, frequent occurrence of this is prohibited and will be reviewed by a faculty member with an overview of the toolpaths before use is granted again.
Broken bits from stock are to be reported to a faculty member and replaced by the member if the faculty member deems necessary after review.
No machine settings are to be modified by any member.
Machine must be monitored at all times during use.
Empty out the vacuum after using the tool.
Class Breakdown:
- Introduction
- Designing a 2D Object
- Importing into VCarve
- Creating Toolpaths
- Setting Up the Xcarve
- Running the Xcarve
- Conclusion
Review of class goals and objectives
Q&A session