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'''<span style="color:red">The use of the X-Carve CNC machine at MakerFX is limited to only those individuals who: </span>'''
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This machine ''can be dangerous'' if used improperly resulting in serious bodily injury or damage to the machine. Minors are prohibited from using the X-Carve CNC without the supervision of a trained and certified MakerFX member.
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The use of the X-Carve CNC machine at MakerFX is limited to only those individuals who:
 
# Have attended a training class
 
# Have attended a training class
 
# Been certified to use the machine
 
# Been certified to use the machine
 
# Take the necessary safety precautions such as wearing close toed shoes, safety glasses and snug fitting clothing.  
 
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Revision as of 07:02, 27 April 2019

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REMEMBER To Reserve Time!

Various tools such as the lasers (Epilog or Audrey), 3D Printers, and Forest CNC need to be reserved before using the tool. Review the Slack channel for the tool to reserve time.

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NOTICE!

This machine can be dangerous if used improperly resulting in serious bodily injury or damage to the machine. Minors are prohibited from using the X-Carve CNC without the supervision of a trained and certified MakerFX member. The use of the X-Carve CNC machine at MakerFX is limited to only those individuals who:

  1. Have attended a training class
  2. Been certified to use the machine
  3. Take the necessary safety precautions such as wearing close toed shoes, safety glasses and snug fitting clothing.


Step 1: Design

Step 2: Create G-Code

Step 3: Operate the X-Carve

VCarveProExample.png
XCarveSelectToolpaths.png
Xcarve machine.jpg

Beginners Start Here

  1. Install VCarve Pro for CNC design
  2. What is a vector?
  3. Job Setup
  4. Example sign and toolpaths?
  5. Bits and End Mills for Beginners
  6. V-Carve Tutorial

Intermediate

  1. Gadget library - make designing easier
  2. Intro to 3D Carving

Advanced

  1. 3D Carving Workflow with Tool Change
  2. V-Carve Inlay Technique

Project Ideas

  1. Projects
  2. Free Projects Files
  3. Inventables Forum

Operation

Go to the Main Page

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