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CAD/CAM Fusion
Fusion 360 & CNC: All You Need to Know

Fusion 360 is a highly recommended tool for CAM. Read on to find out how to use Fusion 360 for CNC and other types of manufacturing!

by Lauren Fuentes
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Under the Hood
The Best Arduino CNC Software

Are the popular Arduino boards powerful enough to command CNC machines? Join us as we take a look at the best Arduino CNC software available right now.

by Caleb Favela
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G-code, the Language All CNC Machines Speak
What Is G-code? – All You Need to Know

Do you want to know what G-code is? Read all about the different types, how they compare, and how to work with them!

by Shayon Khaled
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We CNC What They Did There
Sienci Labs Launches Most ‘Effective Value’ AltMill CNC Machine

Defined by the maximum ROI potential it offers, the AltMill presents a speed and sturdiness upgrade on the company’s popular LongMill machine.

by Matthew Mensley
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CNC + Rotation = Epic
5-Axis CNC Machine: All You Need to Know

Garage-dwelling makers are familiar with CNC routers. Read on to learn how desktop mills pale in comparison to 5-axis CNC mills!

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Make Better Cuts
MDF CNC Cutting: The 3 Most Helpful Tips

MDF is a widely-used material in many building projects and household products. Here's our starter guide to cutting MDF with a CNC machine.

by Ofir Galiki
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3D + CNC
10 Reasons to Add a 3D Printer to Your CNC Shop

Enhance your CNC shop's capabilities by integrating 3D printing to leverage rapid prototyping, reduce waste, and offer customers more design flexibility.

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Mill It, Print It, Make It
CNC vs 3D Printer: The Differences Simply Explained

CNC machines come in all sorts of guises, even 3D printers. Read on to learn the differences between CNC vs. 3D printers!

by Andreas Giencke
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The Right Cut
The Most Common CNC Vector Formats

If you don't know the best file types for your CNC projects, CNC vector formats are where it's at. Read on to learn more!

by Lauren Fuentes
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Next Gen Routing
Saintsmart Genmitsu CNC 3018-Pro: Review the Specs

The SainSmart Genmitsu CNC 3018-Pro Router Kit is an enhanced version of a standard 3018 CNC machine. Read on to learn more about the Pro!

by Jackson O'Connell
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Makera It So
Makera Kickstarter Touts ‘Affordable’ Carvera Air CNC Machine

A slimmed-down version of the original Carvera, the fully enclosed Carvera Air would arrive with a host of attractive features, including auto probing and a quick tool changer.

by Adam Kohut
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To Mill or Not to Mill?
The Basics of CNC Machining – Simply Explained

CNC machining has revolutionized the manufacturing industry in different ways. Read all about the basics of CNC machining.

by Guilherme Schendel
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Cutting N' Chopping
The Best CNC Cutting Services

CNC cutting can describe a wide range of machining techniques. Read on to find the best on-demand services for CNC cutting.

by Jackson O'Connell
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Quiet, Clean, Carving Machine
Inventables Carvey 3D Carver: Review the Specs

The Inventables Carvey is a desktop-sized 3D carving machine that is fully enclosed, making the 3D carving process clean, quiet and safe for all. Let's review the specs.

by Tyler Koslow
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Buckle Up
SainSmart Quietly Launches a New Belt-Driven Woodworking-Focused CNC Router

The Genmitsu Reno 4040 is very similar to SainSmart’s Genmitsu 4040 Pro router, although it leverages a belt motion system instead of lead screws, and is substantially cheaper.

by Adam Kohut
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EZ SVG
This Kickstarter Wants To Turn Your Sketches Into SVGs

Shaper Trace enables users to capture analog drawings and easily convert them to scalable images, ready for laser cutting, crafting machines, CNC, and more.

by Adam Kohut
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Wood Needed
Rat Rig’s New CNC Machine, StrongHold Pro, Now Available for Preorder

The StrongHold and the StrongHold Pro – now up for early-bird preorder – use linear rails and serve as follow-ups to Rat Rig’s popular KillerBee CNC router.

by Adam Kohut
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Don't Turn a Blind Eye
Mill vs Lathe: The Differences

If you're confused by shop terminology, read on and blast through our quick guide on mill vs. lathe machines.

by Zac Rosamond
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Not Boring At All
CNC Boring: All You Need to Know

If you want to know more about CNC boring or are just getting started, read on to learn all about this exciting technology!

by Suyash Dixit
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Turn, Turn, Turn
What Is CNC Turning? – Simply Explained

Interested in subtractive machining and what CNC turning is? Read on and learn all about this CNC process and what it can turn into!

by Larry Wood
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