Gerber CNC

Prerequisites for Gerber CNC Badging:

1. Prior Experience Required: Before getting certified for the Gerber, members must:
   • Be already badged and experienced on the Shapeoko.
   • Have experience performing operations like through-cuts, engraving, etc.
   • Have completed a minimum of 3 projects on the Shapeoko.
2. Safety Benchmark:
   • Members should have a clean track record with no incidents such as hitting workholding clamps or cutting into the table.

Safety Rules for Gerber CNC Operation:

1. Tape Perimeter Barrier:
   • This barrier must be erected whenever possible when the CNC is in operation.
2. Safety Buddy Requirement:
   • If a member needs to be inside the perimeter for any reason while the tool is powered, they must have a safety buddy present.
3. Emergency Stop (Estop) Usage:
   • The Estop button must be pressed whenever tool changes are made.
4. Stay Attentive:
   • Operators must remain with the machine while it's running. Do not leave it unattended.
5. Responsibility for Others:
   • Operators are responsible for the safety of others in the vicinity.
   • Ensure others are at a safe distance and out of harm's way when the machine is in operation.

 
 
Badging video timestamp notes:
00:00:00 Prerequisites & Safety

00:03:22 Materials to use/avoid

00:04:00 Stay with the machine

00:04:24 Workflow

00:06:00 Using VCarve Pro

00: 07:00 Zeroing & datums

00:08:22 VCarve Pro Tools

00:12:48 CAM - Making a tool path

00:16:57 Z gap

00:18:30 Feeds & Speeds

00:21:43 Set inside, outside, on the line cut

00:23:17 Tabs

00:24:28 Simulate tool path

00:25:40 Save tool path & post processor

00:27:40 3D Engraving

00:30:40 Fonts

00:31:50 Machine overview

00:34:08 Machine startup procedure

00:37:50 E Stops

00:39:00 Homing & manual jogging

00:43:45 Manual Data Input

00:47:45 Securing workpiece

00:50:40 Installing bits into collets

00:54:36 Loading GCode from flash drive onto machine

00:56:37 Setting new origin [relative to workpiece]

01:04:00 Vacuum table & clamping tips

01:06:45 Test running your design in the air

01:07:32 Pausing and resuming

01:10:10 Engraving pass

01:12:40 Cleanup