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This is the content required for an introduction to our CNC router - reading this does NOT replace the mandatory session with a tutor! It will make it a lot quicker though ;-)

Let's begin! First off, make sure you have read the machine's manual, if available (check its "InfoBox" in the wiki for instructions how to find it).

Safety

Dangers

sharp, fast spinning bits (end mills or - rarely - certain router bits)

Precautions

wear personal protection
stay clear of the CNC router when in operation
unplug the router when changing a bit or touching the chuck for any other reason
monitor the CNC router closely when in operation
push the emergency shutdown button if anything goes wrong

Demonstration

The tutor will show you these steps in detail:

at the machine
- selecting the right bit
- inserting a bit
- turning the machine on and off
on a computer
- generating G-code from a design in Fusion 360
- uploading the code to the CNC router

You should then be able to do a small practice cut.

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-This is the content required for an introduction to our [[CNC Router|CNC_Router]] - '''reading this does NOT replace the mandatory session with a [[tutor]]!''' It will make it a lot quicker though ;-)
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+This is the content required for an introduction to our [[CNC Router|CNC router]] - '''reading this does NOT replace the mandatory session with a [[tutor]]!''' It will make it a lot quicker though ;-)
 Let's begin! First off, make sure you have read the machine's manual, if available (check its "InfoBox" in the wiki for instructions how to find it).
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 == Safety ==
 === Dangers ===
-* fast spinning bits
+* sharp, fast spinning bits ([[End Mills|end mills]] or - rarely - certain [[Router Bits|router bits]])
 === Precautions ===
 * wear [[Personal Protection|personal protection]]
-* stay clear of the CNC Router when in operation
+* stay clear of the CNC router when in operation
-* unplug the Router when changing a bit or touching the chuck for any other reason
+* unplug the router when changing a bit or touching the chuck for any other reason
-* monitor the CNC Router closely when in operation. Push the emergency shutdown if anything goes wrong.
+* monitor the CNC router closely when in operation
+* push the emergency shutdown button if anything goes wrong
 == Suggested Reading ==
-Besides these safety notes, you should read about the different Bits to know what you're doing! '''Different materials usually require different bits, and the drilling speed depends on the bit as well as the type of material.'''
+Besides these safety notes, you should read about the different [[End Mills|end mills]] (and [[Router Bits|router bits]], if you want to try those) to know what you're doing! '''Different materials usually require different mills, and the [[feedrate]] depends on the mill as well as the type of material.'''
 == Demonstration ==
 The tutor will show you these steps in detail:
-* Selecting the right bit
+# at the machine
-* inserting a bit
+#* selecting the right bit
+#* inserting a bit
+#* turning the machine on and off
+# on a computer
+#* generating [[G-code]] from a design in [[Fusion 360]]
+#* uploading the code to the CNC router
+You should then be able to do a small practice cut.
 [[Category:Introductions]]