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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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Materials Material
How to Pick the Right CNC Materials First Time, Every Time

CNC is a computer controlled fabrication technique and about 30 years older than 3D printing. Fast, accurate, and versatile, it belongs in the advanced maker's toolkit.

by David Pechter
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A Totally Different Matter
CNC Plasma Cutting: The Basics Simply Explained

A few inches of steel is no problem for a plasma cutter. Read on to learn all you need to know about CNC plasma cutters!

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CNC To the Rescue
The 10 Most Useful CNC Files

Need some help around the house? Here are some useful CNC files that are sure to come in handy whether you're at home or on the go!

by Mitchel Stoll
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No Swords Needed
Arduino CNC Shield: Buyer’s Guide

Depending on your project, there are a few Arduino CNC shields to choose from. Read on to see your best options!

by Devan Metz
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They Won't Mill Themselves
CNC Design – How to Design Parts for CNC

CNC machining is a common industrial process with specific design features that work best. Learn the ins and outs of CNC design as we break them down in this detailed guide.

by Alex Haysler
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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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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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CNC Choices
The Best 4×8 CNC Routers

If you've got the space for a 4x8 CNC router, it's time to upgrade! Check out our list of the best options for a range of budgets.

by Gabriel Slump
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Cutters Break Too
Best Sites For CNC Router Parts

CNC routers can operate with accuracy for long periods of time, but things inevitably wear out. Check out the best online sources for CNC router parts to fix or upgrade your beloved machines.

by Alex Haysler
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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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CNC Precision at Its Finest
Dental CAD/CAM – All You Need to Know

CAD/CAM has gone a long way towards making dental fabrication processes more efficient. Explore this in-depth guide where we break down all you need to know about dental CAD/CAM.

by Javier Alonso
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Engrave with a 3D Printer
How to Turn Your Creality 3D Printer into an Engraving Tool

Swedish maker and YouTuber Simon Sörensen shares a new instructional video on how to turn a Creality CR-10 3D printer into an engraver with just a few simple steps.

by Tyler Koslow
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Pretty & Unique
Losing Hair? A 3D Printed Solution Can Help

Cesare Ragazzi Laboratories, an Italian company, have developed the CNC hair system which works essentially as a non-invasive hair transplant.

by Hanna Watkin
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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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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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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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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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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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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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