CNC Machining vs 3D Printing
One giveth and the other taketh away. Which one is right for your project?
Digital Fabrication
Digital fabrication tools have revolutionized the way designers, engineers, and artisans express their creativity. With the right resources, you can learn to use these powerful instruments in no time! Whether it’s 3D printing or laser cutting that interests you, these articles will provide useful tutorials and inspiration for makers of all levels. Discover how digital fabrication can open up new possibilities so that your craftsmanship is truly extraordinary!
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.
10 Essential Accessories for Your CNC
Robert Beatty and his daughters Camille and Genevieve use their CNC mill to make custom aluminum parts for their robots on beatty-robotics.com. They share their list of 10 essential accessories for your CNC mill. Learn some great tool tips from these experienced makers!
CNC Week Kicks off Today with New Projects — and a Fresh Contest
We’ve got an entire week of brand new CNC machining content lined up! Check back each day for new projects, skill builders, tutorials and videos —plus a brand new contest. Let the sawdust and aluminum fly!
Ask MAKE: Are My Gears Metric or Imperial?
It’s fun to salvage gears from old machines for new projects — but how can you tell if they’re metric or Imperial?
MAKE Author Talks 3D Printing at New York’s Museum of Arts and Design
Carla Diana, author of Leo the Maker Prince, is doing a hands-on residency sponsored by Shapeways.
Print the Legend: Exclusive First Look Preview
The first full-length 3D printing documentary, “Print the Legend” will make it’s debut Sunday at SXSW Film as part of their Startup Alley programming focused on the intersection of entertainment and technology “shaping the means of viewing, sharing and producing content”.