What does CNC Setup Challenge teach?

Set work offsets Choose correct cutting parameters Verify tool paths

How long does CNC Setup Challenge take to play?

About 14 minutes, with replayable levels and instant educational feedback.

Is CNC Setup Challenge a certification?

No. Platform results are learning indicators only - not certifications, licenses or professional qualifications.

ManufacturingDesign3D (planned)Coming soon

CNC Setup Challenge

Set speeds, feeds and work offsets - then watch the part cut in 3D.

Difficulty: AdvancedPlay time: about 14 minutes

Workplace narrative

A new part drawing is on the bench. Set up the vise, dial in the work offset, choose the cutter and cutting parameters, and run the program without crashing or scrapping the part.

Why this skill matters

CNC machinists and manufacturing technologists.

Learning objectives

Set work offsets
Choose correct cutting parameters
Verify tool paths

Equipment and components

CNC mill (3D)Vise and parallelsCutting toolsDrawing with tolerances

Technical principles

Speeds and feeds
Work offsets
Tool compensation

How to play

Read the drawing
Set up the machine
Run and inspect the part

Rules

Under development - full rules arrive with the game

Formula and calculation section

Cutting Speed

V = pi x D x N / 1000

Surface speed from diameter and spindle speed.

Play right here

The full game runs on this page - no account, no install. Or open the full-screen play mode with the button above.

CNC Setup Challenge is in development

The full game experience - levels, scoring and feedback - arrives with its development phase. The narrative, objectives and principles above define exactly what the game will teach.

Feedback approach

Crash replays show exactly which parameter was wrong.

Common mistakes

Wrong offset origin
Feed too high for the material

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Keep learning

Return to the Manufacturing hub to see the full skill path.