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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 Forest CNC without the supervision of a trained and certified MakerFX member.
 
This machine ''can be dangerous'' if used improperly resulting in serious bodily injury or damage to the machine. Minors are prohibited from using the Forest CNC without the supervision of a trained and certified MakerFX member.
 
The use of the Forest CNC machine at MakerFX is limited to only those individuals who:
 
The use of the Forest CNC machine at MakerFX is limited to only those individuals who:
# Have attended a training class or have watched it online.
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# Have attended a [[CNC_Router_Training | training class or have watched it online]].
 
# 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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# Take the necessary safety precautions such as wearing close toed shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection and no loose fitting clothing.  
 
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CNC Users must purchase and use their own tooling. Refer to step #3 below for an explanation of what tooling is required and links to recommended items.
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== [[CNC_Router_Training | CNC Router Training Overview]] ==
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Before use, each person must be certified and approved for use. The process for becoming certified is separate from the training. If one is already familiar with using VCarve to convert designs into tool paths, the training is not required. The training can be taken in person or as on demand online modules. The training is designed to give you enough knowledge to create a simple design to be used during the certification process. If you do not take the class, you will find the information to create the certification file on the [[CNC_Router_Training | training and certification page]]. There is much more to know about using the CNC router and designing files than is covered in the MakerFX training. On the training page you will find links to additional resources.
 
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== First Steps - Designing ==
[[CNC Terminology | '''CNC Terminology:''' View this page to learn key terms used when learning and working with the CNC router]]
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=== Note ===
 
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* MakerFX provides a [[Forest_RMF_CNC_Router | basic selection of Bits and End Mills]]. It is recommended to purchase and use your own tooling. This allows you to select the exact tools to meet your needs.
 
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* Certification is the process where a user is observed using the CNC Router to verify that they will not damage themselves, others, or the machinery. The process is designed for the student to show that preparation, clean up, and operation are understood. It is possible to be certified without taking the in person MakerFX training.
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* Training is basic instruction for creating a simple file, loading files, preparing the machine for use, and proper operation including cleanup.
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* For additional information on using the Vectric VCarve Software, please see the [https://www.vectric.com Vectric Website]
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=== Installing the Software ===
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* [http://wiki.makerfx.org/Downloading_and_installing_instructions_for_V-Carve_Makerspace_Edition Installing VCarve for use at MakerFX]
=== Step 1: Designing ===
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* Updated December 7, 2023 - A new licensing process has been implemented by Vectric, these instructions will be updated to match once the new procedures are completed.
Using VCarve Pro
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=== VCarve Basics===
'''
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* [http://wiki.makerfx.org/CNC_Terminology CNC Terminology]
 
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnJKh1obXXM What is a vector?]
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDlrx173pu0 2D vs 2.5D vs 3D Carving Explained]
'''
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* [https://youtu.be/qnOmsJZMiTg VCarve Pro Job Setup]
=== Step 2: Toolpathing ===
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VN4PyB-iIKE Example sign and toolpaths]
Preparing Design for Machining
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* [https://youtu.be/GA73IiT9QBE Bits and End Mills for Beginners]
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* [https://inventables.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360012849233-Carving-Bits-101-Bit-Basics Inventables: Bits 101]
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* [https://youtu.be/oqxhX52XBsE Resizing and Copying Objects]
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=== Vectric Tutorials ===
=== Step 3: Machining ===
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyqTdMUzTI8 Text Creation Guide]
Operating the CNC
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-yyODQpYyc&t=1744s VCarve Toolpath Guide]
'''
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inMuJcB2IuQ Pocket Toolpath Guide]
 
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nd3LxA5Ohbc Chamfer Toolpath Guide]
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Aq0-cOdbbE Moulding Toolpath Guide]
'''
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zA5rh09POHA Dimensioning Quick Guide]
=== Step 4: Finishing ===
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=== Project Ideas ===
'''
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* [http://wiki.makerfx.org/CNC_Project_Ideas CNC Project Ideas]
 
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=== Importing Designs===
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* [https://youtu.be/klTtDbcixFA Importing CRV Files - VCarve Pro files]
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* [https://youtu.be/GSkFb-5lXkg Importing STL Files]
[[File:VCarveProExample.png|300px|center|link=]]
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* [https://youtu.be/J7NtKQ_XFEA Importing DXF Files]
 
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* [https://youtu.be/J7NtKQ_XFEA Importing Bitmap Files]
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=== Intermediate VCarve Pro ===
[[File:XCarveSelectToolpaths.png|300px|center|link=]]
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* [http://gadgets.vectric.com/library.html#Toolpath Gadget library - make designing easier]
 
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* [https://youtu.be/QH6kkoDT3rM Basic Text Project]
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=== Advanced VCarve Pro ===
[[File:Forest_RMF_CNC_Router.jpg|300px|center|link=Forest_RMF_CNC_Router]]
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* [https://youtu.be/Lq_RmGQ6MQM Intro to 3D Carving]
 
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* [https://youtu.be/hXRp4igZU5s 3D Carving Workflow with Tool Change]
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4VMo9DCzO8 V-Carve Inlay Technique]
[[File:CNC_Finishing.jpg|300px|center|link=]]
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* [https://www.vectric.com/vectric-community/free-projects/in-the-labs/HeartShapedBox Heart Shaped Box]
 
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* [https://www.vectric.com/vectric-community/free-projects/in-the-labs/CribbageBoardCribbage Board]
 
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== Preparing for Machining - Toolpathing ==
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=== Feeds & Speeds ===
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9bceJxpqG0 Winston Moy: Feeds & Speeds Overview]
== VCarve Pro for MFX Members ==
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hq8lmk4Zrgk&t=57s Winston Moy: MDF Feeds & Speeds]
*[[Downloading_and_installing_instructions_for_V-Carve_Makerspace_Edition|Install VCarve Pro (FREE)]]
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===Router Bits (aka Endmills)===
*[[VCarveTutorial | MakerFX How-to: V-Carve Text Tutorial]]
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Note: CNC Users must purchase and use their own tooling
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXbZVdH5exc MakerFX How-to: V-Carve & Router Setup Video Tutorial]
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GA73IiT9QBE Bits and End Mills for Beginners]
 
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* [https://inventables.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360012849233-Carving-Bits-101-Bit-Basics Inventables: Bits 101]
== Project Ideas ==
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DD6T84jbXc YouTube: V Bits Explained]
[[CNC Project Ideas]]
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9MmOxVlNwM Winston Moy: Compression Bits]
 
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=== Kits ===
== VCarve Pro Beginners Start Here ==
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* [https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B019R26PQE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_t3CzBbZ5PKMQ0 Whiteside 1/4", Router Bit Starter Kit, 5-piece]
#[[CNC Terminology]]
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* [https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07ZNHB4ZN/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_DVJ926F3TNGT2RCHJR5F?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 Signmaking Letter Engraving Kit - 6 pcs]
#[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnJKh1obXXM What is a vector?]
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=== Individual Bits - Square End ===
#[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDlrx173pu0 2D vs 2.5D vs 3D Carving Explained]
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* [https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000K29T64/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_gZCzBbCQZHB43 Down Cut Spiral Bit (Whiteside RD2100)]
#[https://youtu.be/qnOmsJZMiTg VCarve Pro Job Setup]
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* [https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000K2BGNS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_4OCzBbK8B6JT5 Up Cut Spiral Bit (Whiteside RU2100)]
#[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VN4PyB-iIKE Example sign and toolpaths?]
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* [https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000K2EH1Q/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_qsHZFbE5S318S 1/4" Up/Down Compression (Whiteside UD2100)]
#[https://youtu.be/GA73IiT9QBE Bits and End Mills for Beginners]
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* [https://smile.amazon.com/SpeTool-Compression-Diameter-Engraving-Grinding/dp/B08R55969M 1/8" Up/Down Compression]
#[https://inventables.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360012849233-Carving-Bits-101-Bit-Basics Inventables: Bits 101]
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* [https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B083LCCQZ4/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_Y3N52QS5HMEA0JJ6FQ8P O Flute 1/8" Up Cut for Plastic or Acrylic]
#[https://youtu.be/oqxhX52XBsE Resizing and Copying Objects]
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=== Individual Bits - V-bits ===
 
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* [https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000A804DA/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_3RA773DFWSSXH575JKAX Whiteside 1/4", V-Groove 90-Degree]
== Vectric Tutorials ==
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* [https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0012JCSJY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_16CzBbASVYTSJWhiteside 1/4", V-Groove 60-Degree]
#[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyqTdMUzTI8 Text Creation Guide]
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== Operating the CNC Router - Machining ==
#[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-yyODQpYyc&t=1744s VCarve Toolpath Guide]
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* [https://wiki.makerfx.org/Forest_CNC_Startup Startup]
#[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inMuJcB2IuQ Pocket Toolpath Guide]
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* [https://youtu.be/vXbZVdH5exc?t=4093 Changing Bits]
#[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nd3LxA5Ohbc Chamfer Toolpath Guide]
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* [https://wiki.makerfx.org/Forest_CNC_Set_Job_Home Set Job Home]
#[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Aq0-cOdbbE Moulding Toolpath Guide]
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* [https://wiki.makerfx.org/Forest_CNC_Run_Job Run Job]
#[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zA5rh09POHA Dimensioning Quick Guide]
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* [https://wiki.makerfx.org/Forest_CNC_Shutdown Shutdown]
 
 
== Importing Designs ==
 
#[https://youtu.be/klTtDbcixFA Importing CRV Files - VCarve Pro files]
 
#[https://youtu.be/GSkFb-5lXkg Importing STL Files]
 
#[https://youtu.be/J7NtKQ_XFEA Importing DXF Files]
 
#[https://youtu.be/Z-WCJbdzeTE Importing Bitmap Files]
 
 
 
== Intermediate VCarve Pro ==
 
#[http://gadgets.vectric.com/library.html#Toolpath Gadget library - make designing easier]
 
#[https://youtu.be/QH6kkoDT3rM Basic Text Project]
 
 
 
== Advanced VCarve Pro ==
 
#[https://youtu.be/Lq_RmGQ6MQM Intro to 3D Carving]
 
#[https://youtu.be/hXRp4igZU5s 3D Carving Workflow with Tool Change]
 
#[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4VMo9DCzO8 V-Carve Inlay Technique]
 
#[https://www.vectric.com/vectric-community/free-projects/in-the-labs/HeartShapedBox Heart Shaped Box]
 
#[https://www.vectric.com/vectric-community/free-projects/in-the-labs/CribbageBoard Cribbage Board]
 
 
 
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== Feeds & Speeds ==
 
#[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9bceJxpqG0 Winston Moy: Feeds & Speeds Overview]
 
#[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hq8lmk4Zrgk&t=57s Winston Moy: MDF Feeds & Speeds]
 
 
 
== Router Bits (aka Endmills) ==
 
*Note: CNC Users must purchase and use their own tooling
 
*[https://youtu.be/GA73IiT9QBE Bits and End Mills for Beginners]
 
*[https://inventables.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360012849233-Carving-Bits-101-Bit-Basics Inventables: Bits 101]
 
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DD6T84jbXc YouTube: V Bits Explained]
 
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9MmOxVlNwM Winston Moy: Compression Bits]
 
 
 
*Kits
 
#[http://a.co/bb1fTfk Whitside 1/4", Router Bit Starter Kit, 5-piece]
 
#[https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07ZNHB4ZN/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_DVJ926F3TNGT2RCHJR5F?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 Signmaking Letter Engraving Kit - 6 pcs]
 
 
 
*Individual Bits - Square End
 
#[http://a.co/050XxRN Down Cut Spiral Bit (Whiteside RD2100)]
 
#[http://a.co/bvmcMnu Up Cut Spiral Bit (Whiteside RU2100)]
 
#[https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000K2EH1Q/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_qsHZFbE5S318S 1/4" Up/Down Compression (Whiteside UD2100)]
 
#[https://smile.amazon.com/SpeTool-Compression-Diameter-Engraving-Grinding/dp/B08R55969M/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=cnc+bit&qid=1639288299&sr=8-9 1/8" Up/Down Compression]
 
#[https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B083LCCQZ4/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_Y3N52QS5HMEA0JJ6FQ8P O Flute 1/8" Up Cut for Plastic or Acrylic]
 
 
 
*Individual Bits - V-bits
 
#[https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000A804DA/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_3RA773DFWSSXH575JKAX Whiteside 1/4", V-Groove 90-Degree]
 
#[http://a.co/b4q4jct Whiteside 1/4", V-Groove 60-Degree]
 
 
 
 
 
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== Manuals / Endmills ==
 
#[[Forest RMF CNC Router]]
 
#[https://youtu.be/ayr-9W0lrL0?t=4m YouTube: Endmills and Collets Explained]
 
 
 
== CNC Operation ==
 
#[[Forest_CNC_Startup | Startup]]
 
#[[Forest_CNC_Load_Unload_Bit | Changing Bits]]
 
#[[Forest_CNC_Set_Job_Home | Set Job Home]]
 
#[[Forest_CNC_Run_Job | Run Job]]
 
#[[Forest_CNC_Shutdown | Shutdown]]
 
 
 
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== Vinyl Mask ==
 
#[https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07PVC8J43/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_AWNSETQ90XS0E6J6WMBH VViDiD Masking Film 12"x10ft]
 
#[https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07PXBZVBC/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_GB1B6MMQD888NRKESA30 VViDiD Masking Film 24"x30ft]
 
 
 
== Painting ==
 
#[https://youtu.be/CeZSeyVvSnU How to use and apply a vinyl mask (Oramask)]
 
#[https://youtu.be/3_eTo8G4-vk Painting using vinyl mask]
 
#[https://youtu.be/p3lY1N4XQwY Indian Motorcycle Sign]
 
#[https://youtu.be/4vBetA8T-oY Personalized Garage Sign]
 
  
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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 Forest CNC without the supervision of a trained and certified MakerFX member. The use of the Forest CNC machine at MakerFX is limited to only those individuals who:

  1. Have attended a training class or have watched it online.
  2. Been certified to use the machine
  3. Take the necessary safety precautions such as wearing close toed shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection and no loose fitting clothing.

CNC Router Training Overview

Before use, each person must be certified and approved for use. The process for becoming certified is separate from the training. If one is already familiar with using VCarve to convert designs into tool paths, the training is not required. The training can be taken in person or as on demand online modules. The training is designed to give you enough knowledge to create a simple design to be used during the certification process. If you do not take the class, you will find the information to create the certification file on the training and certification page. There is much more to know about using the CNC router and designing files than is covered in the MakerFX training. On the training page you will find links to additional resources.

First Steps - Designing

Note

  • MakerFX provides a basic selection of Bits and End Mills. It is recommended to purchase and use your own tooling. This allows you to select the exact tools to meet your needs.
  • Certification is the process where a user is observed using the CNC Router to verify that they will not damage themselves, others, or the machinery. The process is designed for the student to show that preparation, clean up, and operation are understood. It is possible to be certified without taking the in person MakerFX training.
  • Training is basic instruction for creating a simple file, loading files, preparing the machine for use, and proper operation including cleanup.
  • For additional information on using the Vectric VCarve Software, please see the Vectric Website

Installing the Software

  • Installing VCarve for use at MakerFX
  • Updated December 7, 2023 - A new licensing process has been implemented by Vectric, these instructions will be updated to match once the new procedures are completed.

VCarve Basics

Vectric Tutorials

Project Ideas

Importing Designs

Intermediate VCarve Pro

Advanced VCarve Pro

Preparing for Machining - Toolpathing

Feeds & Speeds

Router Bits (aka Endmills)

Note: CNC Users must purchase and use their own tooling

Kits

Individual Bits - Square End

Individual Bits - V-bits

Operating the CNC Router - Machining


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