Training classes

Real-world, hands-on training is available for the life of your machine. Whether you’ve brought in a new operator or need a refresher, we’ve got you covered.

These classes train you to:

Operate your machine, including drawing, importing, programming and running real jobs
Service and perform maintenance
Install new parts
Use the software (ALPHACAM and StoneVision)

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Lifetime training & support

What to expect

Our week-long classes cater to all skill levels, from new to CNC machining all the way to industry veteran. They’re designed to answer all your questions so you can operate your machine with confidence. Please note: These training classes are in addition to the training you receive upon installation of your CNC.

Classes for stone fabricators

Training classes for the Raptor and the Navigator take place at a working granite shop in Alabama.

Classes for advanced materials applications

Training classes for all other machines and materials will take place at your facility on your equipment.

Taught by expert instructors

The folks teaching our classes do this all day, every day. You’ll leave with a wealth of knowledge and real-world insights.

Hands-on learning

There’s no better way to learn than by doing it yourself. That’s why you’ll be doing real jobs on real machines. Expect to get your hands dirty.

CAD software training

Our classes will teach you the ALPHACAM skills needed to get your CNC machine moving and cutting. We’ll cover drawing jobs from scratch, importing projects, making corrections, ordering operations and more.

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Classes

Training is held twice a month — once for the Raptor sawjet, once for the Navigator router — at CNC Stonecrafters in Phil Campbell, Alabama. This is a real, working granite shop! The small registration fee is to encourage attendance and provide refreshments to attendees. It does not cover travel and lodging.

For shops with second-hand machines, please contact the parts department to reserve your spot in one of our training courses. For other questions, please contact us.

Router/Fabcenter Training Class

Phil Campbell, Alabama

Five-day hands-on training for Navigator router and Fabcenter operators at a working granite shop. Covers operation, programming, and maintenance.

Raptor Training Class

Phil Campbell, Alabama

Five-day hands-on training for Raptor sawjet operators at a working granite shop. Covers operation, programming, and maintenance.

“The Raptor has allowed us to fabricate next-level designs. Or advanced designs in an easier fashion. We’re able to take a lot of the work that we would have had to do by hand or by smaller equipment, and we can do it all on one machine. Northwood makes the equipment that helps us succeed every day.”

Andy H.

Production manager, Stone Crafters

“We’re doing all the things that we had hoped to do, and then some. We certainly had a plan of doing more with it, from just basic cutting in an X-, Y- and Z-axis. But now we’re starting to fool around with some plastic materials and doing things with smaller parts. And we thought it would take us longer to get there.”

Bill L.

CEO, LM Engineering

“Northwood has changed the industry with their program. Once you put the parameters, the cut size, and all that stuff in there, the machine does all the cuts itself. So, what used to take us couple hours, by our manual operated saws, we’re getting 60-square-foot slabs cut in 20 minutes.”

Chris D.

Owner & partner, Marble Concepts

“They want the best for their customers, just like I want the best for my customers. So, they’re very outstanding, and they truly care that you’re using their equipment the right way and want you to be just as successful as they are.”

Corey P.

Co-owner, Monteriors