CNC Workflow
When look at a complete CNC cut project from start to finish, you can identify a series of major steps that will form the “Workflow” to complete it. Having a good understanding of this process will help you start to appreciate where the different software packages and setup procedures fit into the overall creation of parts. Below is an overview of the different stages, for a more in-depth explanation then you can use this link to download the full Introduction to CNC (4Mb PDF) document and review the detailed step by step.
1. ConceptThis represents the idea for what you are going to make. This may range from a specific customer requirement, something you have sketched on a napkin or a ready to go file that someone has already prepared (such as the free Vectric monthly projects). At this stage you should review what it is your making try and think through the other processes in the job to help to get the best approach to achieving it. You should also assemble any reference material you will use to help design the part such as photos, data from the customer, design sketches etc. |
