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Tool Libraries

Jeffs: /* CNC Router Training and Sign-Off */

2021-04-22T18:45:52Z

CNC Router Training and Sign-Off

Jeffs at 18:40, 22 April 2021

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Jeffs: /* CNC Router Training and Sign-Off */

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CNC Router Training and Sign-Off

Jeffs: /* CNC Router Training and Sign-Off */

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CNC Router Training and Sign-Off

Jeffs: /* CNC Router Training and Sign-Off */

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CNC Router Training and Sign-Off

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CNC Router Training and Sign-Off

Jeffs at 16:39, 22 April 2021

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Jeffs: /* CNC Router Training and Sign-Off */

2021-04-22T16:38:31Z

CNC Router Training and Sign-Off

Jeffs: /* CNC Router Training and Sign-Off */

2021-04-22T16:38:01Z

CNC Router Training and Sign-Off

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 | style="width: 161px;" data-mce-style="width: 161px;"|vCarve Pro
-| style="width: 331px;" data-mce-style="width: 331px;"|[https://github.com/narwhallabs/ToolLibraries/blob/master/vCarveToolDB.vtdb vCarve Pro Tool Library]<br />
+| style="width: 331px;" data-mce-style="width: 331px;"|[https://github.com/narwhallabs/ToolLibraries/blob/master/fusionToolLibrary.tools vCarve Pro Tool Library]<br />
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-''Guided Option for new users:''vCarve only. 1 on 1 during appointment, or classroom session dedicated only to this topic. Users should read wiki section, install vCarve, apply NL MakerSpace ID, and import tool library prior to training. User will be walked through WCS setup in vCarve, basic design of a sign with profile/contour and engraving toolpaths. User will be guided through toolpath creation, simulation, and carving. NL Staff will walk users through CNC safety, startup, spindle warmup, axis referencing and zeroing. Before carving, workholding will be discussed and planned. On their own, user will model their laser cut member badge (basic rounded rectangle, thickness plugged in, WCS and reference point), add a checkmark in the right location on the badge, create an engraving toolpath, and run simulation. User will be guided through CA or super 77+tape workholding for their badge, and engrave the checkmark.<br  />[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MkB_fu4iTSjeM_bWb0lgFHPwx8iIUIDoUMGPs9cdzPo/edit?usp=sharing vCarve Setup Help Found Here]
+''Guided Option for new users:''vCarve only. 1 on 1 during appointment, or classroom session dedicated only to this topic. Users should read this wiki page, install vCarve, apply NL MakerSpace ID, and import tool library prior to training. User will be walked through WCS setup in vCarve, basic design of a sign with profile/contour and engraving toolpaths. User will be guided through toolpath creation, feeds and speeds, simulation, workholding and carving. NL Staff will walk users through CNC safety, startup, spindle warmup, axis referencing and zeroing. On their own, user will model their laser cut member badge (basic rounded rectangle, thickness plugged in, WCS and reference point), add a checkmark in the right location on the badge, create an engraving toolpath, and run simulation. User will be guided through CA or super 77+tape workholding for their badge, and engrave the checkmark.<br  />[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MkB_fu4iTSjeM_bWb0lgFHPwx8iIUIDoUMGPs9cdzPo/edit?usp=sharing vCarve Setup Help Found Here]
-Self-study option for more advanced users: Fusion 360 or vCarve. User should read CNC section of NL wiki, install provided tool libraries and post processor(s). User must show CAM setup, WCS, and toolpath work for a small scale project of their choosing (wood or other forgiving materials recommended), demonstrate simulation. Discuss workholding options with staff. NL Staff will walk users through CNC safety, startup, spindle warmup, axis referencing and zeroing. User must also workhold their NL badge to the bed, model the badge, and create a toolpath to carve a checkmark on the CNC section.
+''Self-study option for more advanced users:'' Fusion 360 or vCarve. User should read CNC section of Narwhal Labs wiki, install provided tool libraries and post processor(s). User must show CAM setup, WCS, and toolpath work for a small scale project of their choosing (wood or other forgiving materials recommended), demonstrate simulation. Discuss workholding options with staff. NL Staff will walk users through CNC safety, startup, spindle warmup, axis referencing and zeroing. When they run their job User must also workhold their NL badge to the bed, model the badge, and create a toolpath to carve a checkmark on the CNC section.
 ===AvidCNC Cycle Start Checklist===

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	==='''Our CNC Routers and Equipment'''===		==='''Our CNC Routers and Equipment'''===
	Narwhal Labs is equipped with an AvidCNC PRO2448 and PRO6096 CNC routers, both with a 2.2kW (3HP) spindle, a NEMA34 electronics package, proximity sensors, a corner finding touch plate, mach 3 and 4 control software, and a complement of tools and tooling courtesy of AvidCNC and Bits&Bits.		Narwhal Labs is equipped with an AvidCNC PRO2448 and PRO6096 CNC routers, both with a 2.2kW (3HP) spindle, a NEMA34 electronics package, proximity sensors, a corner finding touch plate, mach 3 and 4 control software, and a complement of tools and tooling courtesy of AvidCNC and Bits&Bits.
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−	Self-study option for more advanced users:''Fusion 360 or vCarve. User should read CNC section of NL wiki, install provided tool libraries and post processor(s). User must show CAM setup, WCS, and toolpath work for a small scale project of their choosing (wood or other forgiving materials recommended), demonstrate simulation. Discuss workholding options with staff. NL Staff will walk users through CNC safety, startup, spindle warmup, axis referencing and zeroing. User must also workhold their NL badge to the bed, model the badge, and create a toolpath to carve a checkmark on the CNC section.	+	Self-study option for more advanced users: Fusion 360 or vCarve. User should read CNC section of NL wiki, install provided tool libraries and post processor(s). User must show CAM setup, WCS, and toolpath work for a small scale project of their choosing (wood or other forgiving materials recommended), demonstrate simulation. Discuss workholding options with staff. NL Staff will walk users through CNC safety, startup, spindle warmup, axis referencing and zeroing. User must also workhold their NL badge to the bed, model the badge, and create a toolpath to carve a checkmark on the CNC section.

	===AvidCNC Cycle Start Checklist===		===AvidCNC Cycle Start Checklist===

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-'Guided Option for new users:''vCarve only. 1 on 1 during appointment, or classroom session dedicated only to this topic. Users should read wiki section, install vCarve, apply NL MakerSpace ID, and import tool library prior to training. User will be walked through WCS setup in vCarve, basic design of a sign with profile/contour and engraving toolpaths. User will be guided through toolpath creation, simulation, and carving. NL Staff will walk users through CNC safety, startup, spindle warmup, axis referencing and zeroing. Before carving, workholding will be discussed and planned. On their own, user will model their laser cut member badge (basic rounded rectangle, thickness plugged in, WCS and reference point), add a checkmark in the right location on the badge, create an engraving toolpath, and run simulation. User will be guided through CA or super 77+tape workholding for their badge, and engrave the checkmark.''<br  />[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MkB_fu4iTSjeM_bWb0lgFHPwx8iIUIDoUMGPs9cdzPo/edit?usp=sharing vCarve Setup Help Found Here]
+''Guided Option for new users:''vCarve only. 1 on 1 during appointment, or classroom session dedicated only to this topic. Users should read wiki section, install vCarve, apply NL MakerSpace ID, and import tool library prior to training. User will be walked through WCS setup in vCarve, basic design of a sign with profile/contour and engraving toolpaths. User will be guided through toolpath creation, simulation, and carving. NL Staff will walk users through CNC safety, startup, spindle warmup, axis referencing and zeroing. Before carving, workholding will be discussed and planned. On their own, user will model their laser cut member badge (basic rounded rectangle, thickness plugged in, WCS and reference point), add a checkmark in the right location on the badge, create an engraving toolpath, and run simulation. User will be guided through CA or super 77+tape workholding for their badge, and engrave the checkmark.<br  />[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MkB_fu4iTSjeM_bWb0lgFHPwx8iIUIDoUMGPs9cdzPo/edit?usp=sharing vCarve Setup Help Found Here]
-'Self-study option for more advanced users:''Fusion 360 or vCarve. User should read CNC section of NL wiki, install provided tool libraries and post processor(s). User must show CAM setup, WCS, and toolpath work for a small scale project of their choosing (wood or other forgiving materials recommended), demonstrate simulation. Discuss workholding options with staff. NL Staff will walk users through CNC safety, startup, spindle warmup, axis referencing and zeroing. User must also workhold their NL badge to the bed, model the badge, and create a toolpath to carve a checkmark on the CNC section.
+Self-study option for more advanced users:''Fusion 360 or vCarve. User should read CNC section of NL wiki, install provided tool libraries and post processor(s). User must show CAM setup, WCS, and toolpath work for a small scale project of their choosing (wood or other forgiving materials recommended), demonstrate simulation. Discuss workholding options with staff. NL Staff will walk users through CNC safety, startup, spindle warmup, axis referencing and zeroing. User must also workhold their NL badge to the bed, model the badge, and create a toolpath to carve a checkmark on the CNC section.
 ===AvidCNC Cycle Start Checklist===

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−	'Guided Option for new users:''vCarve only. 1 on 1 during appointment, or classroom session dedicated only to this topic. Users should read wiki section, install vCarve, apply NL MakerSpace ID, and import tool library prior to training. User will be walked through WCS setup in vCarve, basic design of a sign with profile/contour and engraving toolpaths. User will be guided through toolpath creation, simulation, and carving. NL Staff will walk users through CNC safety, startup, spindle warmup, axis referencing and zeroing. Before carving, workholding will be discussed and planned. On their own, user will model their laser cut member badge (basic rounded rectangle, thickness plugged in, WCS and reference point), add a checkmark in the right location on the badge, create an engraving toolpath, and run simulation. User will be guided through CA or super 77+tape workholding for their badge, and engrave the checkmark.~~<br />~~''<br />'[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MkB_fu4iTSjeM_bWb0lgFHPwx8iIUIDoUMGPs9cdzPo/edit?usp=sharing vCarve Setup Help Found Here]	+	'Guided Option for new users:''vCarve only. 1 on 1 during appointment, or classroom session dedicated only to this topic. Users should read wiki section, install vCarve, apply NL MakerSpace ID, and import tool library prior to training. User will be walked through WCS setup in vCarve, basic design of a sign with profile/contour and engraving toolpaths. User will be guided through toolpath creation, simulation, and carving. NL Staff will walk users through CNC safety, startup, spindle warmup, axis referencing and zeroing. Before carving, workholding will be discussed and planned. On their own, user will model their laser cut member badge (basic rounded rectangle, thickness plugged in, WCS and reference point), add a checkmark in the right location on the badge, create an engraving toolpath, and run simulation. User will be guided through CA or super 77+tape workholding for their badge, and engrave the checkmark.''<br />[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MkB_fu4iTSjeM_bWb0lgFHPwx8iIUIDoUMGPs9cdzPo/edit?usp=sharing vCarve Setup Help Found Here]

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		+	'Guided Option for new users:''vCarve only. 1 on 1 during appointment, or classroom session dedicated only to this topic. Users should read wiki section, install vCarve, apply NL MakerSpace ID, and import tool library prior to training. User will be walked through WCS setup in vCarve, basic design of a sign with profile/contour and engraving toolpaths. User will be guided through toolpath creation, simulation, and carving. NL Staff will walk users through CNC safety, startup, spindle warmup, axis referencing and zeroing. Before carving, workholding will be discussed and planned. On their own, user will model their laser cut member badge (basic rounded rectangle, thickness plugged in, WCS and reference point), add a checkmark in the right location on the badge, create an engraving toolpath, and run simulation. User will be guided through CA or super 77+tape workholding for their badge, and engrave the checkmark.<br /><br />'''[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MkB_fu4iTSjeM_bWb0lgFHPwx8iIUIDoUMGPs9cdzPo/edit?usp=sharing vCarve Setup Help Found Here]'


−	''Guided Option for new users:''vCarve only. 1 on 1 during appointment, or classroom session dedicated only to this topic. Users should read wiki section, install vCarve, apply NL MakerSpace ID, and import tool library prior to training. User will be walked through WCS setup in vCarve, basic design of a sign with profile/contour and engraving toolpaths. User will be guided through toolpath creation, simulation, and carving. NL Staff will walk users through CNC safety, startup, spindle warmup, axis referencing and zeroing. Before carving, workholding will be discussed and planned. On their own, user will model their laser cut member badge (basic rounded rectangle, thickness plugged in, WCS and reference point), add a checkmark in the right location on the badge, create an engraving toolpath, and run simulation. User will be guided through CA or super 77+tape workholding for their badge, and engrave the checkmark.<br /><br />'''[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MkB_fu4iTSjeM_bWb0lgFHPwx8iIUIDoUMGPs9cdzPo/edit?usp=sharing vCarve Setup Help Found Here]'''	+	'Self-study option for more advanced users:''Fusion 360 or vCarve. User should read CNC section of NL wiki, install provided tool libraries and post processor(s). User must show CAM setup, WCS, and toolpath work for a small scale project of their choosing (wood or other forgiving materials recommended), demonstrate simulation. Discuss workholding options with staff. NL Staff will walk users through CNC safety, startup, spindle warmup, axis referencing and zeroing. User must also workhold their NL badge to the bed, model the badge, and create a toolpath to carve a checkmark on the CNC section.
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−	''Self-study option for more advanced users:''Fusion 360 or vCarve. User should read CNC section of NL wiki, install provided tool libraries and post processor(s). User must show CAM setup, WCS, and toolpath work for a small scale project of their choosing (wood or other forgiving materials recommended), demonstrate simulation. Discuss workholding options with staff. NL Staff will walk users through CNC safety, startup, spindle warmup, axis referencing and zeroing. User must also workhold their NL badge to the bed, model the badge, and create a toolpath to carve a checkmark on the CNC section.

	===AvidCNC Cycle Start Checklist===		===AvidCNC Cycle Start Checklist===

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 ===CNC Router Training and Sign-Off===
 We have two options for CNC Router training and sign off. There is no fee for equipment training at Narwhal Labs.
 ''Guided Option for new users:''vCarve only. 1 on 1 during appointment, or classroom session dedicated only to this topic. Users should read wiki section, install vCarve, apply NL MakerSpace ID, and import tool library prior to training. User will be walked through WCS setup in vCarve, basic design of a sign with profile/contour and engraving toolpaths. User will be guided through toolpath creation, simulation, and carving. NL Staff will walk users through CNC safety, startup, spindle warmup, axis referencing and zeroing. Before carving, workholding will be discussed and planned. On their own, user will model their laser cut member badge (basic rounded rectangle, thickness plugged in, WCS and reference point), add a checkmark in the right location on the badge, create an engraving toolpath, and run simulation. User will be guided through CA or super 77+tape workholding for their badge, and engrave the checkmark.<br  /><br  />'''[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MkB_fu4iTSjeM_bWb0lgFHPwx8iIUIDoUMGPs9cdzPo/edit?usp=sharing vCarve Setup Help Found Here]'''
-''''''''Self-study option for more advanced users:''Fusion 360 or vCarve. User should read CNC section of NL wiki, install provided tool libraries and post processor(s). User must show CAM setup, WCS, and toolpath work for a small scale project of their choosing (wood or other forgiving materials recommended), demonstrate simulation. Discuss workholding options with staff. NL Staff will walk users through CNC safety, startup, spindle warmup, axis referencing and zeroing. User must also workhold their NL badge to the bed, model the badge, and create a toolpath to carve a checkmark on the CNC section.
+''Self-study option for more advanced users:''Fusion 360 or vCarve. User should read CNC section of NL wiki, install provided tool libraries and post processor(s). User must show CAM setup, WCS, and toolpath work for a small scale project of their choosing (wood or other forgiving materials recommended), demonstrate simulation. Discuss workholding options with staff. NL Staff will walk users through CNC safety, startup, spindle warmup, axis referencing and zeroing. User must also workhold their NL badge to the bed, model the badge, and create a toolpath to carve a checkmark on the CNC section.
 ===AvidCNC Cycle Start Checklist===

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	''Guided Option for new users:''vCarve only. 1 on 1 during appointment, or classroom session dedicated only to this topic. Users should read wiki section, install vCarve, apply NL MakerSpace ID, and import tool library prior to training. User will be walked through WCS setup in vCarve, basic design of a sign with profile/contour and engraving toolpaths. User will be guided through toolpath creation, simulation, and carving. NL Staff will walk users through CNC safety, startup, spindle warmup, axis referencing and zeroing. Before carving, workholding will be discussed and planned. On their own, user will model their laser cut member badge (basic rounded rectangle, thickness plugged in, WCS and reference point), add a checkmark in the right location on the badge, create an engraving toolpath, and run simulation. User will be guided through CA or super 77+tape workholding for their badge, and engrave the checkmark.<br /><br />'''[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MkB_fu4iTSjeM_bWb0lgFHPwx8iIUIDoUMGPs9cdzPo/edit?usp=sharing vCarve Setup Help Found Here]'''		''Guided Option for new users:''vCarve only. 1 on 1 during appointment, or classroom session dedicated only to this topic. Users should read wiki section, install vCarve, apply NL MakerSpace ID, and import tool library prior to training. User will be walked through WCS setup in vCarve, basic design of a sign with profile/contour and engraving toolpaths. User will be guided through toolpath creation, simulation, and carving. NL Staff will walk users through CNC safety, startup, spindle warmup, axis referencing and zeroing. Before carving, workholding will be discussed and planned. On their own, user will model their laser cut member badge (basic rounded rectangle, thickness plugged in, WCS and reference point), add a checkmark in the right location on the badge, create an engraving toolpath, and run simulation. User will be guided through CA or super 77+tape workholding for their badge, and engrave the checkmark.<br /><br />'''[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MkB_fu4iTSjeM_bWb0lgFHPwx8iIUIDoUMGPs9cdzPo/edit?usp=sharing vCarve Setup Help Found Here]'''
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