The Gerber 408 CNC Router Intro Class
Instructor: Jeff DeJarnette
Email: jeffdbeats@gmail.com
Phone: 802-342-9421 (Text)
Cost:
$99 for Members
$149 for Non-Members
In this class you will learn the basics for operating the Gerber 408 CNC Router. Every participant will receive hands on training of this machine.
Space is limited to 5 participants.
Time: Thursday, April 26th 6:00pm - 9:00 pm
The topics we will go over are safety, changing bits, acceptable materials, how to properly position your material on the bed, how to secure your work to the table, importing files into ArtPath (the software used to run CNC), setting toolpaths in ArtPath, setting your home / z positions, and finishing with an actual live demonstration of the machine.
Outline:
Introduction to the machine
Emergency / safety protocols
The Materials you can cut
The different Bits you can use
Using the clamps
Spoil Boards
Double Sided Tape
Dust Collection
ArtCam software
How to import a .dxf
Setting tool paths and different types of tool paths
How to do a tool change / the collet / the bit choice
How to set the table z and the material z
How to set home
Live demo cut
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