CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Router Orientation

YMS has a really cool tool called a ShopBot! It is a 4 X 8 computer controlled router table that you can make all kinds of wonderful things with. There is however a steep learning curve and the machine is expensive to operate and maintain.  Users are required to take a certification class, or work with a certified member to use this tool.

YMS is offering an orientation for members for $35.

The goal of this 1 to 2 hour crash course is to give students a better understanding of the advantages as well as complexity of CNC operation and why good design and understanding of CAD is important to the efficient execution of their designs.

*This is NOT a 4 day workshop, only 4 different opportunities to take the orientation.

Successful completion of the workshop will give students a basic understanding of YMS ShopBot operation and basic overview of VCarve Pro software. Successful completion (pass/fail) of this class will grant YMS members license to operate YMS ShopBot.

Class will review existing design file types, then execute the operation of one of those files to provide a working understanding of CNC operation and production.

You can sign up for a class on our website. After you sign up, you can arrange a time for your class by emailing info@yakimamakerspace.org or text (509) 307-1839. 

*Reminder: Operation of the CNC ShopBot is expensive, to help with the costs of operation and maintenance YMS will require a $30 an hour to operate the CNC ShopBot.   Members can sign up with Kelly at kelly@yakimamakerspace.org.