Event Series:
BADGE – CNC Plasma Table
BADGE – CNC Plasma Table
Saturday, August 23, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
*Prerequisites – see below
Cutting metal by hand can be exhausting, so why not learn how to make a robot do it for you? Take your metal work to the next level as you learn to process basic vector or CAD drawings into precision-cut steel designs with our CNC plasma cutter.
What you’ll learn:
- Fundamentals of plasma cutting and the science behind it
- Exporting files for plasma cutting
- A thorough breakdown of the components of the plasma cutter
- Consumables and replaceable parts
- Cutting capabilities of various-sized materials
- Step-by-step instructions for safely operating the machine
- Dynatorch operating software
- Guidelines for troubleshooting common errors
Prerequisites:
- *Prerequisite: WORKSHOP – 2D Drafting for CNC (you can bypass this by successfully taking this short drafting test: recreate that in your preferred program and email it to build@makesantafe.org)
- Previous experience with vector design software (like Adobe Illustrator, Affinity Designer, VCarve or Inkscape).
- Working knowledge of basic design concepts such as creating shapes, using layers, and setting dimensions.
- Basic understanding of file types, importing and exporting files, and ability to navigate windows and MacOS filesystems.
Please Note:
- Students may bring their own .dxf drawing that they would like to use; however, there is no personal file prep during this class.
- This workshop is for the CNC plasma table only. Members wishing to use other metal shop tools need to attend the metal shop badge workshop. A basic understanding of working in a metal shop is helpful but no previous experience is required.
- Students must be at least 16 years of age. Minors must have parental permission and a signed waiver (ask us).
- MAKE will provide eye protection (safety goggles), and hearing protection (ear muffs or ear plugs), respiratory protection (particle mask or respirator). Students are required to wear long-sleeve natural-fiber clothing, cotton or denim pants, and closed-toed shoes. Long hair must be pulled back.
$180.00
Includes materials