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* Concept of finding datum of the workpiece, for instance touching off the tool in x, y and z (z is very important)
* Concept of finding datum of the workpiece, for instance touching off the tool in x, y and z (z is very important)
* Checking a CAM toolpath by simulating the cut, and also checking the extents of the tool path to make sure it is not going to run into any fixtures or the bed of the machine.
* Checking a CAM toolpath by simulating the cut, and also checking the extents of the tool path to make sure it is not going to run into any fixtures or the bed of the machine.
* Familiarise your self with https://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Equipment/CNC_Mill#Using_the_CNC and possibily have a look at https://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Gantry_CNC
* Familiarise your self with [[Equipment/CNC_Mill#Using_the_CNC]] and possibily have a look at [[Gantry_CNC]]
* You will need a LDAP account to login to the machine - further information on creating an account at https://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/LDAP#What_can_I_use_my_LDAP_account_for.3F and https://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/LDAP_for_CNC
* You will need a LDAP account to login to the machine - further information on creating an account at [[LDAP#What_can_I_use_my_LDAP_account_for.3F]] and [[LDAP_for_CNC]]


There maybe machinable wax available so you can experiment a bit after the training (highly recommended!), while there are people around to help you.
There maybe machinable wax available so you can experiment a bit after the training (highly recommended!), while there are people around to help you.