Intro to CNC Plasma Table

Unlock the power of precision cutting with our comprehensive course on using a CNC Plasma Table. This hands-on class is designed for beginners and intermediate users who want to master the art of CNC plasma cutting.

What You’ll Learn:

Introduction:

Understanding the basics of CNC plasma technology.

Overview of the components and functions of a CNC plasma table.

Setup and Safety:

Proper setup and calibration of the CNC plasma table.

Essential safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.

Operation and Techniques:

Step-by-step guide to operating the CNC plasma cutter.

Techniques for achieving clean and precise cuts.

Troubleshooting common issues and optimizing cutting performance.

Importing designs for plasma cutting.

Materials Provided:

• Course manual and safety guidelines.
• Access to CNC plasma tables and necessary software.
• Sample materials for practice cuts.

Bring a Windows or Mac laptop if available, but it is not required.

This class needs a minimum of 1 attendee to run

Open to ages 12 and up (under 18 must be accompanied by parent/guardian)

Instructor: Neil Rudnick

Instructor Contact: [email protected]

Instructor Bio:

Neil's background is as a professional sea kayaker and guide. Having majored in Outdoor Education at UNH, Neil spent much of his career working with at-risk and underserved youth. For programming, he was able to design and implement a curriculum using experiential methodology in non-traditional settings.

Since discovering Port City Makerspace 6 years ago, he has honed and expanded his skills to include every shop, lab, and studio PCMS offers. For the past 2 years, Neil has been the Metal Shop Manager and an instructor for Intro to Welding. The generosity of fellow makerspace members has kept his enthusiasm unabated for years. Sharing and learning new techniques, processes, or problem-solving skills has greatly enriched his skill set and life.

Registration closes 3 days before the event.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Port City Makerspace, 68 Morning St., Portsmouth, United States