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== Avid Pro CNC Router ==
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]]


 
== CNC Workflow ==
<Insert image from Hack here with pointers to various parts>
 
=== 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.  
[[File:CNC Workflow2.jpg|none|thumb|800x800px]]
[[File:CNC Workflow3.jpg|none|thumb|800x800px]]


=== CNC Playlist ===
== CNC Training Playlist ==
This is a short list of videos that all members should watch to become familiar with the design tools, startup process, and operation procedures for the Avid CNC.


Watching these videos is not a substitute for formal training—members must still be certified before using the CNC independently.
* This is a short list of videos that all interested members should watch to become familiar with the design tools, startup process, and operation procedures for the Avid CNC.
* Watching these videos is not a substitute for formal training—members must still be certified before using the CNC independently.
* For the design videos, it is not necessary to watch both VCarve and Fusion 360  (but not a bad idea). Select the video for the design software you intend to use. If you are not already familiar with either tool, we recommend VCarve.
* After you have watched these videos to get a grounding in the fundamentals of the design and operation process, reach out in the CNC channel in Slack to meet up with a trainer who can walk you through the next steps.


For the design videos, it is not necessary to watch both - select the video for the design software you intend to use.
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+
|+
! colspan="2" |<big>Design</big>
! colspan="3" |<big>Design</big>
|-
|-
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1exJ1V6dSc V Carve and Mach 4 Walkthrough]
| rowspan="2" |'''Vectric'''
|This video will walk though the creation of a simple tray with various recesses, using VCarve
'''VCarve'''
to design the part and create the toolpaths that the CNC will execute.
|[https://www.vectric.com/support/tutorials/vcarve-pro/?playlist=getting-started-with-vectric-software VCarve Training Video Series]  
|A series of videos that walk through the creation of simple beginner projects in VCarve
|-
|-
|[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.
|-
|'''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
|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.  
to design the part and create the toolpaths that the CNC will execute.  
|-
|-
! colspan="2" |<big>Execute</big>
! colspan="3" |<big>Execute</big>
|-
|-
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrKYEkvjuA8 Avid CNC - Start Up Procedure and Cycle Start Checklist]
| colspan="2" |[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrKYEkvjuA8 Avid CNC - Start Up Procedure and Cycle Start Checklist]
|This video covers the steps that are taken to initially startup the Avid CNC, and the steps that are
|This video covers the steps that are taken to initially startup the Avid CNC, and the steps that are taken each time a program (exported G-Code) is executed.
taken each time a program (exported G-Code) is executed.
|-
|-
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnAlZiYjeiQ Mach4 User Guide: Auto Z and Corner Finding Touchplate]
| 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  
|A quick video giving a more detailed overview of the touch plate used to establish initial X, Y and Z offsets for your program.
offsets for your program.
|-
|-
|[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
|A short video describing the spindle warmup procedure and why it is an important part of the initial startup procedure for the Avid CNC.
startup procedure for the Avid CNC.
|}
|}
== Manuals and Maintenance ==
[https://www.avidcnc.com/support/instructions/pro/4896/20.2/instructions/?mr=20.2&ms=4896 Manual (Revision 20.2)]
[https://www.avidcnc.com/support/instructions/pro/4896/20.2/maintenance/?mr=20.2&ms=4896 Maintenance Schedule]

Revision as of 12:41, 9 August 2025

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.

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.

CNC Training Playlist

  • This is a short list of videos that all interested members should watch to become familiar with the design tools, startup process, and operation procedures for the Avid CNC.
  • Watching these videos is not a substitute for formal training—members must still be certified before using the CNC independently.
  • For the design videos, it is not necessary to watch both VCarve and Fusion 360 (but not a bad idea). Select the video for the design software you intend to use. If you are not already familiar with either tool, we recommend VCarve.
  • After you have watched these videos to get a grounding in the fundamentals of the design and operation process, reach out in the CNC channel in Slack to meet up with a trainer who can walk you through the next steps.
Design
Vectric

VCarve

VCarve Training Video Series A series of videos that walk through the creation of simple beginner projects in VCarve
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.
Fusion360 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.
Execute
Avid CNC - Start Up Procedure and Cycle Start Checklist This video covers the steps that are taken to initially startup the Avid CNC, and the steps that are taken each time a program (exported G-Code) is executed.
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.
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.

Manuals and Maintenance

Manual (Revision 20.2)

Maintenance Schedule

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