ShopBot Training Classes

Classes at ShopBot in Durham, NC

We offer basic training in using CNC at our Durham facility.  Classes are scheduled at least once a month and are limited in size.  The training takes students from an introduction to how ShopBots work to hands-on design work using ShopBot design software. 

You can view the training sessions live while in progress.  This is available ONLY when classes are in session.Click here to access training sesssion (when in session).

Day 1 : Introduction to the ShopBot Control Software and mechanical systems.

Oriented to new ShopBot owners and those who want to find out more about the tool before they buy.  You'll learn the basics of loading the software, moving the ShopBot, what a cutting file is and how to run one.

Day 2: Using design software to create a ShopBot Part Files.

This hands-on session will walk you through the process of making a ShopBot cutting file from start to finish. You will learn to:

• create a design
• generate the toolpaths to efficiently and safely cut out the design
• convert your project into a ShopBot cutting file (sbp or Part File) that directs the cutting
• preview your part file in the ShopBot Control Software before cutting
• cut out the final product

ShopBot Basic Training;  PRICE $300   Classes begin each day at 9am and go until 5pm. Lunch will be provided each day as well as bagel and coffee each morning at 8:30am. Call ShopBot to sign up - 888-680-4466.

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Live Webinar Training

An interactive class lasting about 2 hrs primarily for customers with their first CNC machine. Call ShopBot to sign up - 888-680-4466.

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Training Tutorials & Videos

We've begun to archive training videos and tutorials. Also, we are experimenting with live streaming of our regular two day training classes. 

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Training at your Facility

We also offer training at your site.  This service can be provided separately or as an addition to tool installation service.  On-site training can be effective when there are a number of individuals who will be using the ShopBot at your site.  Call
Dianne for quote - 888-680-4466.

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Other Training Classes

Training in Atlanta, GA   David Buchsbaum is offering hands-on, in-depth training on programming and using the ShopBot CNC router in a small group environment in a real, working shop.  Choose either the "Getting Started" class for those new to ShopBot and/or CNC routing or the "Advanced Toolpathing and Introduction to Programming" for those ready to take their work to the next level. Each class limited to 6 students. Cost per person is $400 for the "Getting Started" class and $450 for the Advanced class. Materials are included in cost.
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Other Training and Learning Opportunities

Tutorials and other learning resources can be very helpful to improving your CNC skills.  We are continually expanding our offerings of materials on this site.

Camp ShopBot is a regional user meeting sponsored by ShopBot Tools and hosted by individual ShopBotters in their own shops.  ShopBot owners and would-be owners get together to swap ideas, learn new techniques and talk about ways to improve business sales and skills.  There is no charge for Camps.
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Files and Projects Ready to Cut at Project Wizard on 100K Garages.  One way to improve your CNC design skills is to be able to study and work with examples of parts or projects that have already been created.  ShopBot has developed a web site that we call Project Wizard to provide ready-to-use cutting files for parts and projects.  Two types of files are available from Project Wizard.  The first type can be described as hard-coded Plans in the sense that they are completely defined.  You simply download Plans and run them on your ShopBot to make the item.  The second type are modifiable Projects.  With a Project you interact with Project Wizard to customize the files for your use before you download. You'll be able to get the size and features just the way you want them.

Using the Talk ShopBot Forum for Help.  Some of the most knowledgeable people around about CNC cutting and machining are ShopBotters.  Many ShopBotters enthusiastically share their wisdom by answering questions and providing tips and comments on our Talk ShopBot Forum.  Have a look; you are likely to find something relevant to your interests or needs.  You'll find that a few hours on the forum are a few pretty good hours of training.