Our curriculum is hands on and teaches students the basics of G-Code & CNC Machining. CAMaster also sets goals and activities with various design software packages. Students will learn by making projects that they will be proud of and excited about. Instructors will receive a disk that contains all project files and instructor resources so that activities and tests may be customized and added to. Below is a sample list of the Intro to CNC Machining.

Introduction to CNC Machining 101

Section 1 – Background Information

• I. History on CNC Machining

• II. The Process of Production

• III. Advantages of CNC Machining

• IV. CNC Today

• Section 1 Test

Section 2 – Before You Start

• I. Safety

• II. Basics of G Codes

• III. Working with Files

• IV. Getting to know your CNC

• V. Tooling Selection

• VI. Selecting Job Substrate  

• VII. Spindle Speed and Feed Rate

• VIII. Clamping & Hold Down Techniques

• Section 2 Test

Section 3 – Using the CNC Router

• I. Exploring the CNC Interface

• II. Measuring Tools & Setting Job Limits

• III. Cutting a Simple Part

• IV. CNC Router Maintenance

• Section 3 Test

Section 4 – Using CAM Package to Make Simple Parts

• I. Exploring the CAM Package (Vectric’s V-Carve Pro)

• II. Activity 1 - Single Pass Cutting

• III. Activity 2 - Multiple Pass Cutting

• IV. Activity 3 - Engraving & V-Carving

• Section 4 Test

Section 5 – Other Machining Concepts

• I. Activity 4 - Importing from a CAD Program

• II. Activity 5 - Multiple Tool Cutting

• III. Activity 6 – Plaque of Thanks*

• Section 5 Test

* Plaque of Thanks

All CAMaster in the class projects have been made possible by vendors and your local school sponsors. The plaque of thanks is a great way for your class to return thanks for the effort of the contributors.