When designing a CNC project, there are many competing factors. As you begin drawing, understanding how the software, the machine, the material being cut and your design all relate is essential for success.
By learning to balance these factors, on simple projects, your skills will grow.
Here, Kevin takes you through the stepbystep design of a seemingly simple project. This video's advice, knowledge and understanding will help you build your CAD and CAM skills. From a blank page to a completed item, in order, without distractions, just as you will have to do.

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Job Setup 1:56
Tools to Have 2:19
Expression Editor 3:30
What To Make 6:12
Start of Design 7:10
Copy + Paste or Duplicate Warning 11:16
Alignment Tool 12:00
Creating Guides 15:01
Using the Layers Feature 17:07
Toolpaths and Duplication 19:38
Simulation 26:41
Creating Toolpaths 29:43
Pocket Toolpath Creation 30:09
Duplicating a Toolpath 35:49
REST Machining 37:04
Contour Toolpaths + Cutouts 41:13
The Expression Editor with Cutouts 42:37
Simulation Analysis 45:38
Creating Chamfer Vectors 51:20
Chamfers Toolpathing 54:08
Adding Features 56:53
Boolean Tool 58:37
Inserting Tabs 1:01:47
Cutting Montage 1:03:00
Final Thoughts 1:05:01