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Machining Your First Part as a CNC Beginner

Welcome to the final episode of the Tormach Garage Series, where Jeremiah Daws (maker/machinist) kicks off the lesson with a pivotal moment - the actual machining process. If you're new to CNC machining, be sure to view all of the previous episodes of the Tormach Garage Series. This comprehensive guide, created with CNC beginners in mind, will arm you with the basics to get started on your CNC journey.

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Introduction to CAD and CAM for CNC Beginners

Welcome back to the Tormach Garage Series, with your host Jeremiah Daws (Maker / Machinist). In this week’s episode, we are going cover CAD, CAM and conversational software, and provide you with some valuable resources to help get you started using these tools.

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Coolant Choices for Optimal CNC Machining

In the sixth episode of the Tormach Garage Series, Jeremiah Daws (maker/machinist) dives into the crucial topic of tool cooling. There are two types of coolant options that are discussed in this week’s video: flood coolant and MQL (Minimum Quantity Lubrication).

FLOOD COOLANT
Flood coolant is great for materials prone to overheating or those that work harden (e.g. SS). This coolant is widely used due to its versatility and effectiveness in various applications.

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Tools and Tool Holding Essentials for CNC Beginners

Welcome to episode five of the Tormach Garage Series. In this week’s installment, Jeremiah Daws (Maker / Machinist) will prepare our CNC beginners for an exciting milestone - running their first part. If you’re new to CNC and want to learn the basics of machining on a Tormach CNC mill, we encourage you to view the first four episodes of our series.

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Basics of Work Holding and Work Offsets in CNC Machining

In this week’s edition of the Tormach Garage Series, get ready to dive into the critical aspects of work holding and setting work offsets on a Tormach CNC mill. Jeremiah Daws (Maker / Machinist), showcases various work holding options, ensuring that each work piece is securely in place during machining.

The Tormach Garage Series is a weekly series of instructional videos for those just starting to learn the basics of CNC machining. You can click the links below to watch the first three episodes of our series.

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Navigating the PathPilot® Interface on Your Tormach CNC Mill

Welcome to the third installment of the Tormach Garage Series where Jeremiah Daws (Maker/Machinist) will provide an overview of the PathPilot® interface, a platform renowned for its user-friendly design. If you have not had the chance to view the first two parts of the Tormach Garage Series, click below to get caught up on these highly informative instructional videos created for those just starting to learn the ins and outs of their Tormach CNC mill.

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