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|Is used in domain=Wood
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|Has name={{PAGENAME}}
|Has make=Laguna
|Has model=SmartShop II
|Has serial number= 16124390
|Has serial number= 16124390
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|Has group=Woodworking
|Has group=Woodworking
|Has icon=File:CNC_router_icon.png
|Has icon=File:CNC_router_icon.png
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|Has description=
|Has certification=https://georgefox.instructure.com/courses/1215
|Has certification=https://georgefox.instructure.com/courses/1215
|Has ace=Needed;Makerhub@georgefox.edu
|Has ace=Luke Roderick;lroderick20@georgefox.edu
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* The tooling is very sharp and spins at over 18,000 RPM. Keep your body parts away from the cutter and spindle. You need fingers for the ring you will get by spring.
* The tooling is very sharp and spins at over 18,000 RPM. Keep your body parts away from the cutter and spindle. You need fingers for the ring you will get by spring.
* Stay behind the yellow/black safety line when operating the router. The router is very large and will not stop if you get in its way.
* Stay behind the yellow/black safety line when operating the router. The router is very large and will not stop if you get in its way.
* Materials need to be securely fastened to the table by vacuum or mechanical means.
* Materials need to be securely fastened to the table by vacuum or mechanical means. This includes material that could be made loose during the cutting process. Use tabs to secure such material.
* Never attempt to cut a hole the same diameter as the cuter with a down cut force cutter. This will compress the chips and can create a fire due to the air draw of the vacuum table.
* Never attempt to cut a hole the same diameter as the cuter with a down cut force cutter. This will compress the chips and can create a fire due to the air draw of the vacuum table.
* Always wear ear protection when operating the CNC router.
* Always wear ear protection when operating the CNC router.
# Passes: Adjust the number of passes such that the pass depth is less than the diameter of the end mill you are using.
# Passes: Adjust the number of passes such that the pass depth is less than the diameter of the end mill you are using.
# Ramp Plunge: This option plunges the end-mill on a ramp instead of going straight into the material. Generally it is wise to use this feature because it reduces the forces on the end-mill.
# Ramp Plunge: This option plunges the end-mill on a ramp instead of going straight into the material. Generally it is wise to use this feature because it reduces the forces on the end-mill.
Pocket Toolpath
Pocket Toolpath
*A pocket toolpath is used to remove material within a closed boundary to a specified depth, creating a flat-bottomed recess in the workpiece. In VCarve Pro, you define the vector shape of the pocket, the cut depth, and the tool or tools that will perform the operation. The software then calculates a series of tool passes that progressively clear material inside the shape, leaving smooth, level surfaces. You can choose different cutting strategies—such as raster, offset, or spiral patterns—to balance speed, tool wear, and surface finish. Pocket toolpaths are commonly used for creating recesses for inlays, engraving areas, or making spaces for hardware components. On a Laguna CNC router, the precision of the pocket toolpath ensures consistent depth and clean edges, provided the correct feeds, speeds, and stepovers are used.
Profile Toolpath
Profile Toolpath
*A profile toolpath is used to cut along the outline of a selected vector, either on the inside, outside, or directly on the line. In VCarve Pro, you can control cut depth, direction (climb or conventional), and the number of passes, as well as add ramping moves for smoother entry. An outside profile cut is typically used to cut out parts to their final size, ensuring the finished dimension is accurate. An inside profile cut is used for holes or slots where you want the finished size inside the vector boundary. You can also apply tabs—small uncut sections—to hold parts in place during cutting, preventing them from moving once free from the stock. On a Laguna CNC router, a well-set profile toolpath allows for clean edges and precise part outlines, making it one of the most common operations in CNC routing.
Other Toolpath
Other Toolpath
==Certification==
==Certification==
Complete the <strong>Wood Shop - {{PAGENAME}} Module</strong> at the link below to gain access to the {{PAGENAME}}. The Maker Hub Canvas course pertains to all facilities and equipment contained in the Maker Hub; simply complete the quizzes for the facilities/equipment you wish to use in the Maker Hub. Please email <span style="color:blue">makerhub@georgefox.edu</span> if you have any questions.
[https://georgefox.instructure.com/courses/1215 Canvas Quiz]
[https://georgefox.instructure.com/enroll/R6RF69 Maker Hub Canvas Course]
==Troubleshooting==
==Troubleshooting==