CNC At Home: Machining Aluminum with a Tormach PCNC 1100
This “day in the life” tutorial video explores machining an aluminum plate from start to finish!
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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 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.
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.
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!
Open CNC Furniture
A fabrication movement where designs are shared globally but fabricated locally and parametric design enables infinite configuration for personal fabrication.
Anatomy of a CNC Mill
Chris from Rocket Brand Studios takes you on a video tour of his industrial strength CNC mill, explaining the basic components and dispensing advice on building your own. Watch the video to learn more about linear bearings, ball screws, stepper motors, controllers, cutter heads and spindles, cooling and dust removal, and even shopping tips.
