====== 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:
* 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 =====
PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY
[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.]