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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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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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CNC All the Things
What Is CNC? – Simply Explained

CNC stands for computer numerical control, but what does that mean? What is CNC, really? Find out in this technology overview!

by Dan Federico
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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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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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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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Carve out the Best!
10 Cool & Useful X-Carve CNC Projects

Though a popular milling machine, the X-Carve is only as good as its designs. Check out these cool and practical X-Carve projects!

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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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Loving Life with Lasers
K40 Laser Cutters: All You Need to Know

Want to start working with lasers? Get started with the easily modifiable K40 laser cutter, and upgrade as you go!

by Sachin Dixit
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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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CNC Laser Engraver Designs: The Best Models

Laser cutting is a special way to get making. Check out these cool designs you can do with a CNC laser engraver!

by Lauren Fuentes
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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