Avid PRO6096 - Revision history

Rterrell: Fusion video edits

2026-06-04T23:14:56Z

Fusion video edits

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	\|'''Fusion360'''		\|'''Fusion360'''
	\|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uD74Xt1OSQ0 Fusion 360 and Mach 4 Walkthrough]		\|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uD74Xt1OSQ0 Fusion 360 and Mach 4 Walkthrough]
	\|This video will walk though the creation of a simple tray with various recesses, using ~~Fusion360~~ to design the part and create the toolpaths that the CNC will execute.		\|This video produced by Avid will walk though the creation of a simple tray with various recesses, using Autodesk Fusion to design the part and create the toolpaths that the CNC will execute.
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	! colspan="3" \|<big>Execute</big>		! colspan="3" \|<big>Execute</big>

Rterrell: Specify AVID produced video

2026-06-04T23:13:39Z

Specify AVID produced video

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	\|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1exJ1V6dSc VCarve and Mach 4 Walkthrough]		\|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1exJ1V6dSc VCarve and Mach 4 Walkthrough]
	\|This video will walk though the creation of a simple tray with various recesses, using VCarve to design the part and create the toolpaths that the CNC will execute.		\|This video produced by Avid will walk though the creation of a simple tray with various recesses, using VCarve to design the part and create the toolpaths that the CNC will execute.
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	\|'''Fusion360'''		\|'''Fusion360'''

Rterrell at 11:16, 13 October 2025

2025-10-13T11:16:45Z

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	\| colspan="2" \|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFaLVQYKo3c CNC Router Feeds and Speeds Explained]		\| colspan="2" \|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFaLVQYKo3c CNC Router Feeds and Speeds Explained]
	\|A brief video from IDC Woodcraft that explains the concepts of setting appropriate feed (how fast the spindle moves) and speed (the RPM of the bit in the spindle) values.		\|A brief video from IDC Woodcraft that explains the concepts of setting appropriate feed (how fast the spindle moves laterally) and speed (the RPM of the bit in the spindle) values.
	Basic chipload calculator: https://idcwoodcraft.com/pages/chipload-calculator		Basic chipload calculator: https://idcwoodcraft.com/pages/chipload-calculator
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Rterrell at 14:04, 6 October 2025

2025-10-06T14:04:05Z

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	\| colspan="2" \|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFaLVQYKo3c CNC Router Feeds and Speeds Explained]		\| colspan="2" \|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFaLVQYKo3c CNC Router Feeds and Speeds Explained]
	\|A brief video from IDC Woodcraft that explains the concepts of setting appropriate feed (how fast the spindle moves) and speed (the RPM of the bit in the spindle) values.		\|A brief video from IDC Woodcraft that explains the concepts of setting appropriate feed (how fast the spindle moves) and speed (the RPM of the bit in the spindle) values.
			Basic chipload calculator: https://idcwoodcraft.com/pages/chipload-calculator
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	\| colspan="2" \|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htEH2ablRWU Spindle Warmup Overview]		\| colspan="2" \|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htEH2ablRWU Spindle Warmup Overview]

Rterrell: Added video for CNC feeds and speeds and links to various popular tool libraries

2025-10-06T14:02:29Z

Added video for CNC feeds and speeds and links to various popular tool libraries

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 | colspan="2" |[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnAlZiYjeiQ Mach4 User Guide: Auto Z and Corner Finding Touchplate]
 |A quick video giving a more detailed overview of the touch plate used to establish initial X, Y and Z offsets for your program.
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 | colspan="2" |[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htEH2ablRWU Spindle Warmup Overview]
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 | colspan="2" |[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1xUOK7UY3Y How to run an air pass on the Avid CNC]
 |This short video demonstrates how to run an air pass above your material on the CNC.
 |}

Rterrell at 19:28, 29 September 2025

2025-09-29T19:28:49Z

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	The Avid Pro Router is a 5' x 8' bed router that has a Plug-and-Play 2.2kW (3HP) Spindle. The CNC router was purchased in 2019 and completed assembly and installation in early 2020.		The Avid Pro Router is a 5' x 8' bed router that has a Plug-and-Play 2.2kW (3HP) Spindle. The CNC router was purchased in 2019 and completed assembly and installation in early 2020.
	[[File:Avid CNC.~~jpg~~\|none\|thumb]]		[[File:HackRVA-Avid-CNC.png\|none\|thumb]]

	== Specifications ==		== Specifications ==
	* PRO6096 5’x8’ (Revision 19.2) purchased Jan 2020		* PRO6096 5’x8’ (Revision 19.2) purchased Jan 2020

Rterrell at 18:43, 28 September 2025

2025-09-28T18:43:16Z

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	\| colspan="2" \|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htEH2ablRWU Spindle Warmup Overview]		\| colspan="2" \|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htEH2ablRWU Spindle Warmup Overview]
	\|A short video describing the spindle warmup procedure and why it is an important part of the initial startup procedure for the Avid CNC.		\|A short video describing the spindle warmup procedure and why it is an important part of the initial startup procedure for the Avid CNC.
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			\| colspan="2" \|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1xUOK7UY3Y How to run an air pass on the Avid CNC]
			\|This short video demonstrates how to run an air pass above your material on the CNC.
	\|}		\|}

Rterrell: Formatted specifications to fall into table of contents

2025-09-28T18:40:55Z

Formatted specifications to fall into table of contents

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	The Avid Pro Router is a 5' x 8' bed router that has a Plug-and-Play 2.2kW (3HP) Spindle. The CNC router was purchased in 2019 and completed assembly and installation in early 2020.		The Avid Pro Router is a 5' x 8' bed router that has a Plug-and-Play 2.2kW (3HP) Spindle. The CNC router was purchased in 2019 and completed assembly and installation in early 2020.
	[[File:Avid CNC.jpg\|none\|thumb]]		[[File:Avid CNC.jpg\|none\|thumb]]
			== Specifications ==
	Specifications~~:<br>~~		* PRO6096 5’x8’ (Revision 19.2) purchased Jan 2020
	* PRO6096 5’x8’ (Revision 19.2) purchased Jan 2020 ~~<br>~~		* Nema 34 CNC Controller Revision 20.1 - CRP800-00E-8, 2.2 kW Spindle (~3 HP)
	* Nema 34 CNC Controller Revision 20.1 - CRP800-00E-8, 2.2 kW Spindle (~3 HP)~~<br>~~		* Avid Pro leg kit; standard gantry width/height
	* Avid Pro leg kit; standard gantry width/height ~~<br>~~		* VistaCNC P4-S Control Pendant
	* VistaCNC P4-S Control Pendant~~<br>~~
	* Mach4 Software		* Mach4 Software

			Current Modifications: (Updated 2/19/25)
	Current Modifications: (Updated 2/19/25)~~<br>~~		* Frame is assembled according to Revision 24.2 Assembly Instructions allowing for vertical workholding.
	* Frame is assembled according to Revision 24.2 Assembly Instructions allowing for vertical workholding. ~~<br>~~		* Wiring on left side using “Alternate cable track location”.
	* Wiring on left side using “Alternate cable track location”. ~~<br>~~
	* Electronics boxes are mounted inside frame		* Electronics boxes are mounted inside frame


	Spoilboard		Spoilboard
	* MDF slats with locating pins~~<br>~~		* MDF slats with locating pins
			* Aluminum T-track installed on the X-axis between MDF slats
	* 1/4-20 inserts in 4x4 grid		* 1/4-20 inserts in 4x4 grid
	* 3/4 dog holes in 4x8 grid		* 3/4" dog holes in 4x8 grid



	== CNC Workflow ==		== CNC Workflow ==
	This diagram describes the 4 high level steps to create a design and execute milling operations for that design on the Avid CNC.		This diagram describes the 4 high level steps to create a design and execute milling operations for that design on the Avid CNC.

Rterrell: /* Non-Approved Materials */

2025-09-28T18:27:34Z

Non-Approved Materials

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	* Fiberglass		* Fiberglass
	* Carbon Fiber		* Carbon Fiber
	''*if you have a material not listed ~~here~~, reach out in the CNC Slack channel for guidance before proceeding.''		''*if you have a use case for a material not listed in the sections above, reach out in the CNC Slack channel for guidance before proceeding.''

	== CNC Training Playlist ==		== CNC Training Playlist ==

Rterrell: /* Non-Approved Materials */

2025-09-28T18:26:53Z

Non-Approved Materials

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	* Fiberglass		* Fiberglass
	* Carbon Fiber		* Carbon Fiber
			''*if you have a material not listed here, reach out in the CNC Slack channel for guidance before proceeding.''

	== CNC Training Playlist ==		== CNC Training Playlist ==