Resin Casting: Going from CAD to Engineering-Grade Plastic Parts
Michal Zalewski walks us through his simple process for casting plastic parts for use in high-tolerance engineering applications.
CNC & Machining
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for the manufacture of metal, wood, plastic, ceramic and composites. We talk about machining, using a lathe to machine metals like steel, brass, and aluminium. We make chips fly!
CNC Routing Basics: Toolpaths and Feeds ‘n Speeds
Getting started with CNC routing can be a little difficult and the variety of parameters and steps can be overwhelming. Here’s an overview to get you started.
Motion Control for the Masses: The TinyG Story
TinyG offers industrial-grade motion control that’s accessible to casual users while still powerful enough for pros.
Where Are They Now? CNC Mill Edition
The landscape among new desktop CNC mills is vibrant and the tools are continually improving. Here are five of the most popular, with details on how they have updated their hardware, software, business plans, or personnel.
Driving Big Stepper Motors with Arduino
John Saunders of NYC CNC gives two video tutorials on controlling large stepper motors with an Arduino, a 24V power supply, and an ST-M5045 microstepping driver.
Design a Maker Faire Info Kiosk & Win a Trip to the Bay Area!
Design an information kiosk utilizing SketchUp software and ShopBot CNC machines and you could win a trip to the Bay Area Maker Faire!
CNC Machining vs 3D Printing
One giveth and the other taketh away. Which one is right for your project?
