This class provides basic safety & operations training on the CNC plasma cutter. Students will learn CNC and plasma safety, machine setup, and job setup, troubleshooting steps, tool maintenance, and tricks for cutting up to ½" metals. By the end of class, students will take home a hefty steel Vermont bottle opener. Students should have working knowledge of software capable of .DXF export, e.g. Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw, Solidworks, Fusion360, etc.

REMINDER:

Please wear:

- Long pants (cotton, no synthetics)

- Close-toed shoes (leather upper if possible). Boots recommended. No sandals or mesh type sneakers

- Long sleeve cotton shirt (no synthetics) or a short sleeve cotton shirt (protective sleeves available)

- Wear clothes that you do not care about being damaged or stained

- Long hair must be tied back

- Safety glasses are required. If you wear glasses or have prescription safety glasses, bring them

Medical Considerations

If you have a medical device that can be affected by electromagnetic fields (pacemaker, hearing aid, etc), please consult your doctor for clearance before signing up for this class.