CNC Router Basics and Certification

Schedule

Sat, 14 Jun, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 03:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Ace Makerspace | Oakland, CA

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Learn about how the CNC works, changing bits, safe materials for cutting, securing your project, and best practices.
About this Event

Explore the key principles of safe CNC Router operation in the Ace Shop. Learn about how the CNC works, changing bits, safe materials for cutting, securing your project, and best practices. Students will leave with the information they need to operate the machine and pass the certification knowledge check.

This course is only intended to cover the safe physical operation of the CNC router. Students will need to learn the necessary CAM software independently or during a separate course Intro to Fusion 360.

Class Type: Access
Level: Beginner
Timing: 5 hours
Location: Classroom portion in suite 206 (Coworking/Textiles) or 214 (Clean Fabrication)
Prerequisites: Ace Shop Basics
Certification: CNC Router Certification (Level 1)
Age: 18+

Agenda

  • Ace Makerspace CNC Router Program – Features and Etiquette
  • CNC Router Concepts
  • Anatomy of the Tool
  • Fixturing – Review of Methods
  • CAD-CAM-CNC workflow overview
  • Safety and Best Practices
  • Using the CNC Router – Hands on!

What to bring: A notebook or well-charged phone for taking notes.
What to wear: Closed-toe shoes, short sleeves, and work clothes. Long hair must be tied back.
Safety Gear: Eye protection, and ear protection, and hand sanitizer will be provided.

This class requires a minimum of 3 students per session. If the class is canceled, we can offer a refund but otherwise, do not.

New Guests must sign up for a FREE Guest Account and sign their liability waiver before this event starts. Add the FREE account on check out or sign up here → FREE Guest Account.

Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit member-supported organization. All proceeds support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs, equitable access to makerspace resources, and more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland.

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Where is it happening?

Ace Makerspace, 6050 Lowell Street, Ste. 214, Oakland, United States

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Tickets

USD 103.22

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