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Welcome and Congratulations
You are now the proud owner of a Nomad 3, an incredibly powerful and easy-to-use CNC machine. In this guide we
will walk you through everything you need to know to get started using your Nomad 3.
Sign Up for an Onboarding Session
For those of you who are new to CNC machining, we recommend signing up for a
. The
onboarding session will help you get started on your CNC journey. During the one-on-one session you can:
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Ask any questions you encounter as you go through this guide.
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Get step-by-step help walking through the Nomad 3 Starter Project, Step 7 in this guide.
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Ask specific questions about how to begin machining your dream project. How do I start engraving metal?
Which end mills can I use? Can I cut steel/brass/copper/acryli
c/HDPE? (We’ll actually touch on all of these
in this guide, though you may have additional questions for our support team during your onboarding
session.)
Warranty
Glossary of Terms
As you’re following the setup process in this guide, you may run into CNC terminology you’re unfamiliar with.
Consult the Glossary of Terms at the end of this document for common CNC terms and definitions.
Important Call-Outs Used in This Guide
Throughout the guide, you will find information that we’
ve called out for you to pay particular attention to. We use
three types of call-outs: Warnings, Notes, and Pro Tips:
WARNING:
This is a warning. Information in these boxes is
VERY
important. Pay close attention.
NOTE:
This is a note
—
information that points out critical steps or information for future reference.
PRO TIP:
This is a Pro Tip. Anytime you see one of these, you will find helpful additional information.
PRO TIP:
We’re here to help! If you encounter any issues setting up your Nomad 3, contact our Tech
and we’ll help get you on track!
