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CNC Basics

Learn to CNC from scratch with this CNC Basics Badge!

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Complete the following 5 learning modules and their quizzes to understand the fundamentals of CNC Machining. 

There will be an activity at the end of the badge to test your CAM skills - bring your completed toolpath to the Kirby Makerspace to start the practical training!

For CNC Specific inductions find them through these links: 

Symbiosis (Kirby MS)

Tormach (Kirby MS)

Roland (Kirby MS)

Doosan (Kirby MS)

LPKF Protomat E-44 (Elec MS)

NOTE: You will need to complete the Quizzes in order. Each completed quiz will unlock the next one...just like you are on a quest? 

Machine Access

Once you have earnt this badge you will be granted access to the following machines:

  • CNC Mills - Benchtop
Module 1 | Introduction to CNC Milling
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Module 2 | Tooling
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Quiz

Prerequisite = The Previous Quiz (Please do the quizzes in order)

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Module 3 | Feeds n' Speeds
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Quiz

Prerequisite = The Previous Quiz (Please do the quizzes in order)

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Module 4 | CAM Basics: Fusion 360
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Quiz

Prerequisite = The Previous Quiz (Please do the quizzes in order)

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Module 5 | Stock Fixturing
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Quiz

Prerequisite = The Previous Quiz (Please do the quizzes in order)

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Activity | Choose thine machine!
Tormach Badge Activity

Follow the link to the Tormach badge for activity details! 

Once you have completed the CAM please bring it into the 

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Symbiosis Badge Activity

Follow the link to the Symbiosis badge for activity details!

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