HOW COMPUTERS CONTROL MOTION

1550 Griffin Street, River City,Fort Wayne IN 46803

30 December, 2021

Description

Overview of CNC for machine tools. CNC (Computer Numeric Control) is about writing stories to tell machines how to make parts. Explore the difference between stepper motors vs. servo motors. Discussion of CNC and CAD (computer aided design) software. Then walk though TekVenture's CNC routers, vertical mills, 3D printers, and plotter. Some machines will be demonstrated. TekVenture is Fort Wayne's member-based 501(c)(3) non-profit public art and technology workshop and makerspace located at 1550 Griffin Street, Fort Wayne, IN. a public intersection between imagination, technology, community - a space where artists, tinkers, makers, engineers, inventors, prototypers, artisans, veterans, families, youth, sseniors and others gather to use tools, share ideas, make things and create fellowship.. TekVenture offers tools for LASER engraving, machining, woodworking, ceramics, welding, metal casting, forging, electronics, sewing, robotics, vehicle repair and customizing, and more. The general public can access TekVenture through Thursday evening Maker MeetUps, scheduled workshops, events, community building projects, membership, and donations of time, materials, equipment, or money.