The CNC (computer controlled) plasma is the ultimate metal cutting machine unlocking your ability to make art, furniture, signs, fences, and so much more. Within minutes you can turn your drawings into metal products and bring your creations to life. In this 2-part, 6-hour sign-off course you will learn about safe and effective operation of a state-of-the-art CNC plasma cutting table, starting with basic safety and continuing on through material considerations, software options, accessories, machine settings, and more.

This course meets once a week for 2 weeks. Students who complete this course are signed off to use the Torchmate CNC plasma cutter whenever they like as members.

Member Price: $360
Non-member Price: $504

Age Requirement: 18 + only

Prerequisite: None

This course includes:
CNC401A – CNC Plasma Cutter Part A: Programming
CNC401B – CNC Plasma Cutter Part B: Machine Setup

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The CNC router is one of the most versatile and useful machines in our shop. Learn to use it well and you can scale your manufacturing processes, do high-end paid work for clients, and experiment in woodworking or plastics in ways that are difficult or sometimes impossible to do by hand. The precision and repeatability of the router means you get exactly the same cuts every time.

However, if are are new to CNC, or just new to CNC routing, the process can be overwhelming. This 9-hour course is designed to teach you everything you need to know to gain the confidence and ability to use our 4′ x 8′ Laguna CNC router. We are going to walk you through what a CNC router is, how to set it up, design considerations, router bits, CAD modeling, CAM and toolpaths, feeds and speeds, and so much more as you make your very first CNC part from scratch. You do the modeling. You do the toolpaths. You press the buttons. We’re just here to help guide you.

This course meets for 3 consecutive days. Students who complete this course are signed off to use the Laguna CNC router whenever they like as members.

Member Price: $400
Non-member Price: $560

Age Requirement: 18+ only

Prerequisite: None

This course includes:
CNC200 – CNC Router Concepts
CNC201 – CNC Router Programming
CNC202 – CNC Router Setup

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