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CNC Introduction: Background, Machine InSoftware

CNC Routing: Hardware & Software Fundamentals


What is CNC? How and why is computer numerical control something that I can use in my work?

Take this course to get background information before designing and cutting your projects on the CNC Router.

Course reviews the ShopBot, bits and mills as well as the software design.


This course is an excellent primer for CNC Router 1 Safety. This course is not required but HIGHLY recommended.






Check out some other Safety Classes to get you in the shops at Open Works!

CNC Router 1 Safety Certification

Everything you need to know to get started with our ShopBot PRS Alpha CNC router and accompanying software.

Ben Fann

Ben Fann

% COMPLETE

$10

Laser Cutting 1 Safety Certification

Everything you need to know to get started with our Boss CO2 Laser Cutter/Engravers and accompanying software.

Alisa Brock

Alisa Brock

% COMPLETE

$10

Wood 1 Safety Certification

Everything you need to know to use the basic set of tools in Open Works' woodshop!

Will Holman

Will Holman

% COMPLETE

$10

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