The Fab Academy

Computer-Controlled Machining

machines
   Roland Modela
   Haas Mini Mill 3-axis machining center
   Hurco VM10U 5-axis machining center
   Harrison Alpha lathe
   ShopBot mill/router
   Omax waterjet
   MTM site

toolpaths
   kerf, offset, conventional/climb
   cad.py
   Modela Player
   PartWorks
   FeatureCAM

file formats
   .g
   .sbp
   .rml

tooling
   flutes
   center-cutting
   direction
   end types
   cut types
   coatings

stock
   veneer plywood
   medium density fiberboard (MDF)
   medium density overlay (MDO)
   aluminum
   Lexan, polycarbonate

vendors
   McMaster-Carr
   Admiral Metals
   Boulter Plywood

speeds and feeds

lubricants

fixturing

flexures

safety
   cuts, burns, impacts
   glasses, shoes, clothes, hair
   emergency stop, assistance

assignment
   make something big

gurus
   Bill Young big projects
   Kenny Cheung
   Tom Lutz