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How-to Videos

Our helpful how-to videos will guide you through just some of the techniques you can try with your Swifty table. Watch and learn from our CNC experts and you’ll soon master new skills to put into practice.

Swifty Machine

Swifty is a compact new CNC package with big capabilities. It’s versatile, portable and available at a phenomenal price, opening up a world of possibilities for artists, educators and smaller workshops.

Stage 1-1 Unpacking your Swifty

Before you start setting up your Swifty, watch our step-by-step video guide to help you unpack it safely. You’ll also find details of the base required for your Swifty table to make sure your new machine is supported properly.

Stage 1-2 Swifty parts descriptions

This useful video will get you familiarized with the main parts of the Swifty and its operating box.

Stage 1-3 Setting up the Swifty

This useful video guide will take you through the entire process of setting up your Swifty correctly. Use it alongside the detailed set-up instructions in your Swifty manual and get ready to start using your new CNC machine.

Stage 2-1 SwiftyCAM set-up

Here’s how to set up your SwiftyCAM software, step by step. After following these instructions, you’ll have all the software you need to start using your new Swifty CNC machine.

Stage 2-2 SwiftyCNC set-up

When you’re ready to install and licence your Mach 4 software, this video will take you through everything you need to know. At this stage, you’ll need the coupon code that came with your Swifty machine.

Stage 2-3 Network connection set-up

Before you can start using your Swifty, you’ll need to set up the network connection between your PC / laptop and the machine. Here’s a video demonstration of how to set up your connection, including the IP address and subnet mask details you’ll need.

Stage 3-1 SwiftyCNC basics

After installing the SwiftyCAM and SwiftyCNC softwares, watch this video which will take you through some Swifty basic information. It will tell you what needs to be checked before starting to actually cut with your machine.

Stage 3-2 First test cut

Now that everything’s set up, it’s time to start using your Swifty! Watch this video to see the process of producing your first test cut. You can find more detailed guidance in the Swifty manual on how to use your software to cut precise shapes.

Stage 3-4 Creating a nest of parts

Here’s how you import a drawing and make a nest of 3 parts, step by step.

Stage 3-5 Creating a parametric nest

Do you want to create a nest of parametric shapes? This video will show you how you can do this step by step.

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Watch this quick video guide for an overview of the consumables that go into your Hypertherm Powermax 45XP plasma cutter. You’ll also see a demonstration of how they should be assembled.