CNC Basics - Everything a Beginner Needs To Know

[@rn9119]

Thank GOD someone (you) did a basic beginner video- hell…..I’m Gen X and so interested in this system that it’s driving me CRAZY! Thank you for clearly defining what it is💕

[@davecruz9893]

You couldnt have explained all this more intelligently and plain. It clears up a great deal of what YOU DONT KNOW...before starting...I am pleased that I did find your video.....EXCELLENT...!!

[@HiddenEraa]

I lied on a job application

[@ultravz6019]

Me too bro, me too

[@testingttestingt9979]

Ayy Same!!! Lets Get it!! LOL We either all gone get fired next week or prevail!

[@Meka.83c]

I didn't lie, but I may have been a little too confident in my ability to learn

[@Kutthrotslim]

We*

[@wicholongs]

lol I’m here to learn about cnc cause I lied on my application

[@justanopinion3588]

Great video for new mechanical engineers! I've been working professionally as an engineer for 2 years now and this is a topic that is definitely important for mechanical engineers to understand!

[@C-M-E]

Doing design for 3D (resin MSLA primarily) and transitioning to adapt that same model for CAM was a real interesting journey. All the things you take for granted with overhangs, undercuts and such being just a support issue now becomes either correcting A LOT of geometry or segregating models for the capability of the machine, namely cutting things in half and making positive/negative bodies. Optimizing for toolpaths and such was more fun, as you can dial in full control and see what shakes out most immediately. As I generally say, failure is the best teacher. Fail early, analyze it to death, experiment with the cheap(er) components and transition to bigger power when you get the basics down.

[@SpiderF27]

I'm fascinated by this CNC thing. Lot's of nice things you can make with this technology.

[@SHarm-UFS]

New hobby identified, possibly a job in the future. Thanks for the video!

[@isaachaertel]

Thanks very much! Nice to have someone break it down to the very basic.

[@StewCochran]

Im a reasonably proficient amateur wood worker but all this computerised stuff is new to me. I'm glad I watched your video before my new cnc router arrives. At least I'll be semi prepared for the learning process. Thank you 👍

[@chrismakesstuffCNC]

Great video Caleb! It feels like it does a great job of providing a nice overview of many of the important aspects for beginners to consider when looking into CNC cutting for the first time 👍

[@CalebKraftmakes]

thanks!

[@MAKE]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Gizmofly2]

In 10 days my classes (last 3 months) for CNC operator, will start, by watching your video, it seems complex (I am scared). But hopefully practice makes it perfect....(or a lot of parctice)....

[@PHQNEX]

im going to work in a week that uses cnc mill thankfully you made a video about it so i can have some clues to learn

[@iwarnn881]

How did it go ?

[@PHQNEX]

@@iwarnn881 its confusing cuz its old machine but i will learn gradually

[@bruceogletree7995]

Perfect primer. I have been printing 3D for less than a year and expect to get my small CNC mill today. I can see that this process is nowhere near plug and play, but most of "surviving" the learning curve is to have an idea of what you are in for. Thanks!

[@Trizzbo]

I’m starting my machinist apprenticeship for department of defense in a couple months ! Trying to get an idea of everything involved

[@randypiper7485]

It's fun. I've enjoyed the Haas VF2 and Amera seiki models over the past couple of years. I was that guy. Had no idea how it worked. But cool. Eventually, I got the opportunity to learn it. Ive had a blast learning over the past 4 years. I got to learn blueprint reading, tools, effectiveness of the tools, and programming.

[@retiredtom1654]

Your video was helpful in that the definitions of various words were explained, & more. Good video!

[@Sirikvilt]

Thank God for simple teaching... I have learned almost nothing from a nordic language when I was to Cnc kursus some time ago

[@JeffWard]

Such great information to help decide if newbies want to get into it. Worth a sub. Appreciate it!

[@tomastorres8879]

It was great, first introduction to CNC.

[@eldonhill4840]

This is an unbelievably helpful video, thank you!

[@alexdalton7290]

It will do everything you tell it even if you are wrong definitely done that a few times I’ve forgotten tool offsets when editing posts I’ve forgot to set z I’ve set g54 offsets as g55 the works one of the machinists accidentally took an edge finder up to 24k rpm and it threw the tool holder out the spindle (no one hurt)

[@jawbuster46]

Lol I just watched your concert router video from 10 years ago, nice beard man you grew it well

[@WebberOne]

I just wanted to say thank you for this video and taking the time to explain things in the ways you did. You've gained a subscriber and I'm looking forward to watching more videos from your channel

[@christopherknowles]

Sick vid. Great intro to CNC. Not too heavy, not too fast. What’s step 2?

[@RallyLlantada-kd3ec]

Thank you for the information 😮 please can make videos for trouble shoot...? A lot of trouble shoot..?🙏

[@tmh2388]

thank you so much for this video that is so beautiful for newbie like me.

[@peterfelecan3639]

I wish I had this kind of introduction when I started. Even now there are useful bits (pun intended). Subtractive machining is a lot more difficult than additive one.

[@MAKE]

much more complex than 3d printing for sure!

[@silasnewsome5329]

Can you make a followup video for this as part of a series?

[@Genre-zv9xw]

I want to make a 6 foot wooden surfboard. How inexpensive of a machine do you think I can get away with ... and would a CNC machine be the right wsy to go?

[@slimshakey5494]

Great video. I learned a lot. Thank you.✌️♥️

[@TitanRC]

Watching this on my lunch break at my job (a machine shop)

[@SohilShah_Melodyman]

Very informative & well explained !! Thanks for sharing!🙏✨

[@tristongraham9349]

People always neglect that electrons are hyperpositioned and not in a shell, maybe the electrons and anti protons hyperpostion together and create a seperate bond, causing the actual shell of proton and anti electrons organize better.

[@KhaziirEverflight]

Planning to mill aerated cement blocks into ant keeping nests ... fairly sure a machine that can work wood can work aerated autoclaved cement, since it's so incredibly porous... tho i will definitely have to figure out a solid dust collection method tho, sicne that stuff is dusty as hell.

[@Cowwy]

Amazing tutorial!! I learned a lot of the basis here.

[@matthewserio6077]

What books do you recommend to get started?

[@Garth95]

Operator manuals, programming manuals, trouble shooting manuals

[@williemcfee2864]

​@Garth95 any specific ones to look for. I work with Mori's and Okumas

[@demonetizedhistory5806]

Im going back to manual CNC, thanks for the help I guess

[@mattwimberley8015]

Thanks I still have a ways to go but your video did help...

[@chloejenkins6829]

Totally awesome video. Thank you so much!!

[@frang9526]

Thanks for the info!

[@abplusfive]

Incredibly helpful.

[@kgraebes88]

so what is the purpose of having to do it manually as opposed to a 3d printer?? id imagine today wed have the tech to tell a cnc machine what to do on its own?

[@Boogie_the_cat]

Subtractive fabrication is completely different from additive (3d printing) fabrication. It's easy to tell a 3d printer what to make with a single file because it's building the material as it moves. Doesn't work when you're cutting down (subtracting) from a material, compared to building up a material. Building up a material means what nothing is in the way of the nozzle aside from what layers it has already fabricated. That's the only reason the printer knows what material it's building on, because it already built that layer itself. With a CNC machine, the machine has no clue as to what the material it works on looks like, it can't sense where the material is or what shape it is or where the cuts are or where the solid parts are. It's blind. A blind cutting mechanism that you must direct command by command, because it can't tell what your material looks like before or after milling. That's the difference is a 3d printer still can't "see" but it knows the shape of the material it's printing because it built every layer of it. I hope this makes sense.

[@kgraebes88]

@@Boogie_the_cat I understand however, with todays technology I would think there would be some sort of "digital 3 dimentional coordinate map system" that tells the machine where it can move, the same exact way the human brain would do, just incredibly faster. Like how slicing works on 3d printing. CNC slicing would be like you upload the 3d model you need cut out, and instead of forming a Gcode from bottom to top, layer by layer, it can scan the shape of whatever material you use using lazers or sensors, similar to how 3d image scanners work. It can then tell the machine where the cutting edge can go in order to not mess up the piece and to make all the necessary cuts. You know what I mean?

[@kgraebes88]

Perhaps a more simple explanation. A random block of aluminum is placed into the CNC machine. The machine is equipped with special sensors that sense the exact shape of whatever material is inside at all angles, giving constant real time feedback on this shape. The computer then takes this shape and calculates the best possible movements for the cutting edge in order to create the object without issues. Like if we can do it, I dont see why a computer cant... we just need a way to allow the machine to know where its going, know where it has been and know the exact shape of material inside the machine and its position before it starts. My main point is i feel like we are capable of that technology, so im wondering why its not done that way.

[@PSModernKitchens]

This was a good video thanks

[@chickensandw1tch]

if you make a material, 2 times, the second time it should be more automatic right, becuase the first program was already programmed?

[@chewbacca7856]

I had no idea. Seems like too much trouble for my needs and of course I actually don't need something like this anyhow. Informative video thanks.

[@MAKE]

Glad I could help!

[@Frag2xx5]

never going to work with this but its interesting so thanks eitherway

[@raquelgilgen2538]

Hello! I'm asking for some advice. I need to cut some MDF letters with a thickness of 1/4, but my settings aren't working. What do you suggest? What settings could help me? Thank you very much.

[@Jezek2202]

Thank you CNC Jesus

[@-jolminasansgluten7579]

Thanks for the video.

[@mstraitefamily]

You totally helped me, thank you!

[@Brotmaschine08]

Great overview - thanks tons!

[@LokiStrikeArmy]

Very cool. Thank you for sharing.

[@teabagNBG]

i think i iwill get me cnc/laser soon... first wanted to get a laser only but why not both lol

[@JanasisGloria]

Thank you for this video

[@JaredReed-r6j]

1 thing you missed is. which should be the first thing. is never ever touch the spiny bit. it will kill you.

[@ntindle]

How timely

[@rhemaislife]

Thanks a lot

[@MarkTorres-i1v]

Thank you

[@tinyhousecolombia4588]

Súper útil gracias.

[@JacobBailey-o8d]

It sounds like you have Paper Mario TTYD music in the background

[@shockwave972]

Why hasn't anyone made a cnc with mini cameras and Ai software?

[@flaviojosediasalves8968]

Hi there.. I'm looking for a new job.. I have experience in programmer and operator. Tell me if know someone who needs this professional.. thank you

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[@YudiWahono-i4s]

❤👍

[@bii_gii]

visuals would help

[@davidearl5732]

Could you lose the music confessing

[@armanjafari2805]

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[@bongchan23]

❤️❤️

[@DnJuiDminguz]

I had no idea Bert Kercher was not only a comedian but a CNC Speccialist as well?!?!

[@ChiekoKerbow-d3n]

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[@FelipaNoiseux-h6n]

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[@Alphabet2002]

Thanks older looking Jason Momoa

[@ShadDearmyer]

Nah cuz I gotta interview today and I lied too

[@vinceywinceyspider]

Im not going to buyone now lol. This is beyond me

[@darrinwebber4077]

Only problem with all these CNC videos... What to do if a person like me has no clue about computers. I understand about the 3 axis. After that, it's all Chinese to me. CAD .CAM... These are meaningless to me. How to go on computer and make a design... Like for a coin .. impossible for me So .. As much as I want a CNC ...and love what they can do .. ( and 3D printers too )... There's no way for me to do anything with them. So buying one is just a waste of money. And I know... Since I already did a couple years ago during Covid. I ended up throwing the CNC milling machine into the garbage dumpster in frustration. ( Plus, I don't have Facebook or any clue how to sell things on line.... )

[@Doors4299]

Then learn CAD. Fusion 360 is a brilliant software.

[@kermit9987]

Set a foundation. Take small steps at a time. Research and learn about the basics of computers, what you can do on a computer, and how to use a computer. Learn about computer hardware and software. Then, download a CAD software, something free at least to start, and learn about the software. Consider learning other 3D and 2D software for their benefits and uses. Also, learn how to take care of your computer (pc) and backup your data. It’d be good to research building it yourself vs buying a prebuilt. Either way, decide what hardware you want based on your needs, the value, and your budget. I hope this helps!

[@MindsEntropy]

you look like bert kreischer if he was healthy 💀

[@WorkersRise]

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[@ginnmartinuchehara4165]

Beautiful and thanks. But it would have been much better if your tutorial had been practical.

[@Levnyan]

This is an introduction to concepts for people who know nothing about CNC machining. If you want practical experience, go get it.

[@RaffeSan]

@@Levnyanexactly. Always someone complaining.

[@stephaniejustice3991]

Hey I haven't touched one in 20 years so thank you for taking the time to keep doing these videos despite the naysayers. I just like knowing everything whether I'm using it practically in the moment or not because you never know when you might need the additional Information.

[@sniper60605]

I think it’s a pretty good video!

[@platonixuk]

Are you trying to put people off doing CNC? It seems that way..... Rocket science is easy compared to CNC ;)

[@anthonyraymundo704]

this guy looks like ben affleck

[@lf198]

Um… sure… if someone has literally never seen what Ben Affleck looks like. I don’t know how you see it, but he looks nothing like Affleck.