Digital Machinist

Workshop

Digital Machinist CNC Workshop

Advanced registration is closed;
passes must be purchased at the door.

June 22 through 25th, 2010
Washtenaw Community College,
Ann Arbor, MI

Originally hosted by Roland Friestad, the CNC Workshop is an educational experience for the CNC enthusiast and shop owner.

With seminars conducted by leading machine operators, business owners, and programmers, this event is "can�t miss" - and a bargain at $125 (with registration by March 15).

Along with the Workshops, your registration also includes a ticket for the Friday evening BBQ.

Vendors

The following Vendors are sponsors of the Workshop and have been a tremendous help in making the event a reality.

Bob Campbell Designs: http://campbelldesigns.net/
IMService: http://www.imsrv.com/
Mach3: http://www.machsupport.com/
Novakon: http://novakon.net/; Novakon would like to leave some of their demo machines behind and will be offering special pricing on them. Please contact Novakon for more details.
Smithy: http://www.smithy.com/
Texas MicroCircuits: http://texasmicrocircuits.com/
Tormach: http://www.tormach.com/; Tormach is offering special pricing for the show demo machines. Visit the workshop and go home with a mill! Machines must be reserved in advance; contact Tormach for details.
Vectric: http://www.vectric.com/

Other vendors in attendance will include Flashcut, Pico Systems, PMDX and Simple CNC.

Seminars

The following titles are just some of the confirmed seminars we will offer. More are being added all the time, so if you don�t see what you want here, check back with us at a later date.

Adventures in Homeshop CNC
Basic Multi-tool Operation in Mach3
CAD and CAM Alternatives � From Free to "You Probably Can�t Afford It"
Cheap and Easy CNC
CNC for Model Making
Decorative Design and CNC Machining
EMC Labs
Emergency Stop Circuits, Mains Disconnect, Motor Contactors, and Fusing
Getting Started in CNC
Grounding, Shielding, and Isolation � Safety and Noise Issues
Hands-on CAM Workshop
How Things Move
Machine Tool Manufacturing in China
My Quest for an Inexpensive Desktop CNC Tool Changer
Reverse Engineering with a CNC Scanner
Spindle, Servo, and Stepper Motors � Their Properties and How They Work
What Makes a Machine "CNC Ready"
Wiring a Low-cost Electrical Enclosure
Writing Mach3 Wizards

Lodging

We have arranged for discounted rooms at a couple of nearby hotels and also have a low-cost alternative in the dorms of neighboring Eastern Michigan University. Make sure to mention the Digital Machinist CNC Workshop when making your reservations.

Check out the Holiday Inn for a full service hotel, with a restaurant and bar on the premises. It is located an easy four mile drive away.

Holiday Inn Near the University of Michigan
3600 Plymouth Road • Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105
Phone: (734) 769-9800 • Fax: (734) 761-1290
http://www.hiannarbor.com/location.php

A closer alternative, less than one mile away, is the Quality Inn and Suites. It does not have a restaurant but does have two located right across the street.

Quality Inn & Suites
2455 Carpenter Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 973-6100
http://www.qualityinn.com/hotel-ann_arbor-michigan-MI414?promo=gglocal

Want to visit the Workshop and not break the bank? Dorm rooms are available at Eastern Michigan University, only three miles away.

Prices are:

Double occupancy � $17/night
Single occupancy � $23/night
Linen rental � $4/night

To make reservations at the dorms, contact Eastern Michigan University directly at either (734)487-4108 or (734)487-0248 and ask for Kathy or Meg. They will be able to reserve your room, as well as handle your payment through Visa or Mastercard. Because they are not set up as a hotel, check in and check out must be done at specific times. Check in can be done on 6/21 from 5-8pm and check out can be done on either 6/25 or 6/26 from 7-10am.

Dining

There are numerous restaurants in the area and something can be found to fit just about any budget. For a convenient option, we have arranged for on-site box lunches. These include a sandwich on bakery styled bread served with chef�s choice of side salad, fresh whole fruit, gourmet cookies, chips and soda, or bottled water. The price is $9/day and reservations and payment must be made a minimum of two weeks in advance of the Workshop.

Driving Directions

http://www.wccnet.edu/about-us/visiting/driving-directions/

The Venue

Washtenaw Community College offers a wide variety of studies in addition to their Industrial Technologies programs. For more information on the school, including directions, please visit their website at:

http://www4.wccnet.edu/departments/it/index2.php