Nomad 3

Required Training

denhac is borrowing a Nomad 3, “a fully integrated, ready-to-run desktop CNC mill that’s at home in any environment.”

Training + authorization is required to use this machine.

No food!
NOTE: NO FERROUS METALS [steel, etc.] IN THE NOMAD 3!
Woods: All types
Plastics: “most plastics”. Ex/ ABS, Acrylic, Polycarbonate, Delrin, HDPE, PEEK, PVC
Metals: Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Steel is difficult, be very careful

CAD + CAM

Cut

Carbide Motion is installed on the right-most machine and is currently what controls the Nomad 3.

Cut

Select + install work holding options (located in the drawers on the far right)
Install the 1st end mill + collet that your job needs
Put the fan back on!!! (commonly forgotten step! yes it is required!)
Set the starting position once the end-mill has been installed
Make sure the fan is installed on the head !
Run your job.
Stay aware and near the machine while it is running.
Clean Up!
- Note: Do NOT mix metal chips w/ wood chips in the shop vac.
  - Assume there are wood chips. If you are cutting metal, dump the shop vac, vacuum your metal remnants, and dump the shop vac again.

Please be sure the file you come with is a valid “.nc” file that can be loaded w/ Carbide Motion.

Training + authorization is required to use the Nomad 3.

Documentation is currently in progress. For training, reach out to #help-cnc to find a trainer.

If you are interested in becoming a trainer, reach out to Justin Nesselrotte on Slack.

Product Page
Intro To CNC – Winston Moy
CNC Speeds and Feeds Explained
Feeds and Speeds (wikipedia)
End-Mill Selection Guide
[Video] Introduction with Starter Project Tutorial
[PDF] Nomad 3 – Getting Started Guide
- This is a copy of the manual the comes with the machine.
- Note: A print copy of this is located in the drawers directly underneath the Nomad 3 in the CNC room.
Machinery’s Handbook (in the CNC room)

CNC Area (Inside the metals room / the former walk-in freezer)

Borrowed to Denhac by Marcel Grenier

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