CAM toolpaths, workholding, feeds and speeds, and carve wood, plastic, or soft metals on a CNC router.
Woodworkers and makers operating CNC routers
Secure workpiece properly
Generate first toolpath
Run air cut test
Finish and sand milled part
Start with the closest real-world task, then use the mapped tools inside each guide.
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