Pier 9 Resource: CNC Shop Introduction

This Instructable is for anyone interested in Pier 9's CNC Shop.

Welcome to the Pier 9 CNC Shop! This shop is a great resource and this Instructable will show you how to successfully use it. We look forward to working with you!

Step 1: CAM Software for Haas CNC Mill

The site cam.autodesk.com is your resource center for Autodesk CAM software.

There are two fully integrated CAD/CAM options:

• Inventor HSM Pro 2016
• Fusion 360 CAM

Both are great for beginners.

Additional CAM options:

• Delcam (to install the latest versions of DelCAM products, contact the CNC Lead Instructor)
  • good for advanced users and 5-axis operation
  • FeatureCAM
    • Powerful and widely used
  • ArtCAM
    
    • popular for engraving, signage, and coin making
    • see this Artist in Residence Moon Carving Project

Post-Processors

• Use the Tool Library Instructable

Step 2: How to Learn the Haas CNC Mill

Why should you follow these steps and what you will learn?

• You'll be able to make 90% of the parts designed for a CNC milling machine.
• You'll learn CAM software and best practices.
• You'll learn High Speed Machining techniques that are normally only taught to advanced users.

Step 1 - Learn the Software and Milling Tools

• Complete steps 1 - 12 in Learn CNC The Hard Way
• Schedule time with the CNC Shop Lead to review tool paths for the above step
• Read Chapters 1 - 4 in the CNC Handbook
• Get familiar with the machine http://vimeo.com/channels/shoptraining
• Schedule time with the CNC Shop Lead to discuss the above training

Step 2 - Learn the Machine

• Take the Haas CNC Mill Class
• Watch these videos: http://vimeo.com/channels/shoptraining

Step 3 - Use the Machine and Software

• Machine the certification part in Learn CNC The Hard Way within one week of taking the class.

Step 3: CAM Software for Haas CNC Lathe

cam.autodesk.com

• Inventor HSM Pro 2016
  • Turning functionality is embedded

Step 4: How to Learn the Haas CNC Lathe

Step 1

• NextGenCAM.com
  
  • Watch HSM Works turning videos
• Read Chapter 8 CNC Turning in the CNC Handbook.
• Schedule time with the CNC Shop Lead to review this material

Step 2

• Take the Haas CNC Lathe Course

Step 3

• Cut example part (pictured above)

Step 5: CAM Software for DMS Router

cam.autodesk.com is your resource center for Autodesk CAM software

There are two fully integrated CAD/CAM options:

• Inventor HSM Pro 2016
• Fusion 360 CAM
• Both are great for beginners

Delcam

• FeatureCAM
  • Powerful and widely used
• ArtCAM Engraving, signage, and coin making

Post-Processors

Copy from network drive from folder 'CNC Data'

Step 6: How to Learn the DMS Router

Step 1

• NextGenCAM.com
  
  • 3D tool path videos

Step 2

• Take ShopBot class

Step 3

• Cut example part. Spoon!

Step 7: How to Use the CNC Shop

Be AWESOME.

Be prepared:

• Watch videos
• Take notes
• Take the class
• Generate tool paths at your desk
• Handout for CNC machine (you are required to use it at all times)

Report broken tools to any Shop Staff member.

Don't interrupt others while setting up and operating a CNC machine.

Machine (Haas CNC lathe and mill) must always be in 5% rapid.

Get a lot of rest.

Enjoy the process and take your time. Thanks for joining us.