CNC Resources

Checklists, Feeds and Speeds, VCarve info, and more!

Preflight Checklist

Refer to these for best practices for setup and use of the machines.

LEAD CNC Checklist

Piranha Checklist

Feeds and Speeds

Refer to this feeds and speeds chart. A copy of this will be posted near the computers with VCarve installed on them.

These numbers are a suggestion. When creating profiles for a new material or new tool, use a conservative estimate to start with. You can adjust the numbers afterwards to optimize for material removal based on how the initial cut went.

Additional Resources

VCarve Home SetupFusion360 Setup

Autodesk Fusionautodesk

Download Fusion360 for free personal use. Fusion360 is a powerful CAD tool with CAM integration.

Free CNC Training Courses | Titans of CNCacademy.titansofcnc.com

Offers free resources for learning to use Fusion360 for CAD and CAM.