Computer-Controlled Machining

Updated for 2026 evaluation standards!

• Group assignment:

  • Complete your lab's safety training
  • Test runout, alignment, fixturing, speeds, feeds, materials and toolpaths for your machine
  • Document your work to the group work page and reflect on your individual page what you learned

• Individual project

  • Make (design+mill+assemble) something big

Learning outcomes

• Demonstrate 2D design development for CNC milling production
• Describe workflows and operation for large format CNC machining

Have you answered these questions?

• Linked to the group assignment page
• Reflected on your individual page what you learned of your labs safety training
• Documented how you designed your object and made your CAM-toolpath
• Documented how you milled and assembled your final product (including setting up the machine, fixturing, feeds, speeds etc.)
• Described problems and how you fixed them
• Included your design files and 'hero shot' of your final product

FAQ

How big is big?

Answer: The board you are using must be at least 4'x4' (1200 mm x 1200 mm). The nested parts of your design should be roughly 1 m x 1 m. It should be big enough to show you understand the basic techniques of safe CNC machining.

Does it have to be wood or wood products?

Answer: No. But the lab is only responsible for providing you with a full size wood board (4x8 ft).

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