Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining relies on the use of specialized computer software (e.g., CAD/CAM) and computer-controlled equipment to produce highly accurate and precise parts and products from various materials. CNC machining involved removing material from a workpiece until the desired shape is configured.

In this course you will learn about the different types of CNC machines, such as 2-axis, 3-axis, 4-axis and 5 axis machines and their applications. The first step is creating the final product is the design in CAD software. In this course you will lean the use of latest software for 2D designs and 3D relief milling applications using Vetric Vcarve / 2DCut / Aspire. Once the design is ready for manufacture, you will produce g-code and simulation the milling operation. You will learn how to relate the CNC machine limitations to your design, tooling requirements and selection, drilling tapping options, and finally setting datums.

As part of this course at Cycloid Academy, you will work with an instructor to produce a given design and prepare for CNC machining, generation of g-code and remote access to a bench-top CNC machine to bring your design to reality.


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What you’ll learn

  • This course will introduce you to CNC milling, the fundamentals of manufacturing, and CNC machining.
  • You will learn about the different CNC machine types and also learn the different 2D milling operations and the use of G-Code for CNC machine programming.
  • As part of this course, you will learn the use of Vetric Vcarve / 2DCut / Aspire to create a design, refine the design and thereafter define the job specifications and toolpath.
  • You will work with the instructor to develop an example project from list of potential options to carve a design on to a wooden workpiece.
  • You will also get access to a real CNC machine system using remote desktop time-shared basis.
  • You will setup the CNC machine program to mill your own wood carving project using this platform and observe its operation using a video feed from our plant.
  • Your wood carving CNC project output will be shipped to you.

Delivery Mode

This course is delivered online

  • This course is delivered online.
  • Students will also be provided remote real-time time-shared access to a CNC Machine 430mm x 345mm 

Course Duration

  • 10 hours self-paced learning
  • 6 hours of instructor guided learning
  • 8 hours of time-shared virtual CNC experiment

Is this program for you?

This course is suitable for beginners. It is ideal for high school students and undergraduate students in university taking STEM courses. The course is also useful for professional engineers who are interested in learning MATLAB as a beginner.The course is suitable for beginners in CNC programming. It is ideal for Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to expand their skill set to CNC machining. Hobbyists intending to undertake their own CNC machining projects or high school and undergraduate students in university taking STEM courses to get an idea on how industrial components are manufactured will find this course useful. The course will also interest students and academia to learn how to develop prototypes using CNC machining, e.g architecture students for the building models or engineering students to cut out a precise shape. Anyone looking to expand practical knowledge in CNC programming and to get the remote learning experience with real-time time-shared remote access to a real CNC machine will significantly benefit from this course.

Start Date

Submit Expression of Interest to next enrolment date

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Fees

AUD120 Total

* includes cost of CNC milling of project
* excludes overseas shipping cost

Course Content:

1. CNC Machining and Machining Technology Overview – 1 hour

  • Introduction to CNC Machining
  • History and CNC concepts
  • 1 hour self-paced learning via Moodle

2. CNC machine construction, types, and applications – 1 hour

  • Review of CNC machine construction, internal parts, and maintenance requirements
  • Types of CNC Machines
  • CNC machining applications and application-specific requirements
  • 1-hour self-paced learning via Moodle

3. CNC Machining practical aspects – 1.5 hour

  • CNC Machine practical aspects such as tooling requirements, operational limits, cutting speed, tool type selection
  • 1.5 hours self-paced learning via Moodle

4. Introduction to Vetric 2D Cut – 1.5 hour

  • Introduction to Vetric 2D Cut
  • 1.5 hours self-paced learning via Moodle

5. G-code generation and pre-milling checks- 1.5 hour

  • Review of checks that need to be performed prior to fabrication. 
  • The implication of these checks and adverse effects.
  • 1.5 hour self paced learning via on Moodle

6. Project #1 2D cut with remote access to CNC machine – 3 hours

  • self-paced assignment to create a 2D cut of a shape on particleboard.
  • Instructor guided work on a project: guided setup, and fabrication using remote access to a Desktop CNC Machine for up to 3 hours. 

7. Introduction to Vetric Vcarve – 2 hour

  • self-paced assignment to create a 3D relief carving on shape on particleboard.
  • Instructor guided work on a project of a 2D cut, guided setup, and fabrication using remote access to a Desktop CNC Machine.

8. Project #2 Vetric Vcarve with remote access to CNC machine – 5 hours

  • self-paced assignment to create a 3D relief carving on particleboard.
  • Instructor guided work on a project and guided setup, and fabrication using remote access to a Desktop CNC Machine for up to 5 hours.