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Intro to CNC Milling: Crash Course with Santiago Ricoy

Author: Santiago Ricoy Email: ricoys1@unlv.nevada.edu
Date: Last modified on 04/01/2023
Keywords: CNC milling, Tormach mill, machining, G-code, CAM software

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 using a Tormach mill. The tutorial will cover setup, basic operations, and software usage, as well as general safety precautions.


Motivation and Audience

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

* Basic understanding of milling concepts and terminology
* Familiarity with CAD software for designing parts
* Basic understanding of CAM software for generating G-code
* Some experience with manual machining is helpful but not required

The rest of this tutorial is presented as follows; all students must understand the safety precautions section:


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

Safety Precautions

PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY

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


Machine Setup

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


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.]


Basic Operations

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


Final Words

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

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