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====== Intro to CNC Milling: Crash Course with Santiago Ricoy======

**Author:** Santiago Ricoy
Email: ricoys1@unlv.nevada.edu
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**Date:** Last modified on 04/01/2023
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**Keywords:** CNC milling, Tormach mill, Shapeoko, machining, G-code, CAM software
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The photo above shows a Tormach mill in action. This tutorial's main focus is to introduce a student with little to no prior knowledge to CNC milling. The tutorial will cover setup, basic operations, and software usage, as well as general safety precautions.

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===== Motivation and Audience =====

This tutorial's motivation is to teach a student new to CNC milling how to prepare, set up, and operate a CNC mill. The tutorial assumes the reader has the following background:

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  * Basic understanding of milling concepts and terminology
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  * Familiarity with CAD software for designing parts
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  * Basic understanding of CAM software for generating G-code
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  * Some experience with manual machining is helpful but not required
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The rest of this tutorial is presented as follows; all students must understand the safety precautions section:

  * [[cnc_course#items_required|Items Required]]
  * [[cnc_course#safety_precautions|Safety Precautions]]
  * [[cnc_course#machine_setup|Machine Setup]]
  * [[cnc_course#software_usage|Software Usage]]
  * [[cnc_course#basic_operations|Basic Operations]]
  * [[cnc_course#final_words|Final Words]]

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===== Items Required =====

To complete this tutorial, you'll need the following items:

^PART NAME/DESCRIPTION               ^VENDOR              ^VENDOR Number or URL       ^PRICE           ^QTY       ^
| Tormach PCNC Mill                  | Tormach             | https://tormach.com/      | Varies by model | 1        |
| Computer with Fusion 360 Installed | Autodesk            | -                         | -               | 1        |
| Milling tools and accessories      | Various vendors     | -                         | Varies          | Various  |
| Material for milling               | Various vendors     | -                         | Varies          | 1        |
| Safety equipment (goggles, etc.)   | Various vendors     | -                         | Varies          | Various  |

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===== Safety Precautions ===== 
<fs large><fc red>PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY</fc></fs>

[Include a list of safety precautions, warnings, and guidelines specific to CNC milling and the Tormach mill.]

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===== Machine Setup =====

[Describe the process of setting up the Tormach mill, including any necessary preparation, adjustments, and configurations.]

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===== Software Usage =====

[Explain the software tools required for CNC milling on a Tormach mill, including CAD and CAM software for designing parts and generating G-code.]

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===== Basic Operations =====

[Provide an overview of basic CNC milling operations, such as setting up the workpiece, selecting and installing tools, and running G-code.]

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=====Final Words =====

[Offer concluding remarks, tips, and suggestions for further learning and exploration in CNC milling on a Tormach mill.]