This post is in the process of being rewritten for the new FS Router that was installed on September 30th.

The new article will detail a path for certification of new users and re-certification of existing Ace Certified Users.

As of 2020 there is no longer a path to bypass the CNC class.

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Ace members can bypass a certification class if they demonstrate knowledge of the following topics:

• Gcode – what it is, general understanding.  Writing GCode is not required.
• Bits
  • End mills vs. drill bits
  • Types of end mills (ball nose, flat, compresssion, upcut, center cutting, etc)
  • End mill size (length & width) advantages and disadvantages
• Feeds and Speeds
  • Explain what it means
  • Impact of 3 of flutes, RPM, surface speed etc…)
• Cutting parameters
  • Stepover, stepdown, conventional vs climb milling
• Fire safety
  • Cause, identification, remediation
• Mach 4
  • Setting references, soft limits
  • Basic movement
• Securing Material
  • Why brass is good
  • How to use the plastic nail gun
• Setup and teardown and cleanup