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ConstruCAM-3D online help

June 2022
16
Author: Magdalene Michalek
Company: CNC-STEP GmbH & Co. KG
ConstruCAM-3D online help Support Online Help for ConstruCAM-3D
Did you know that we offer detailed online help for our software ConstruCAM-3D? It contains explanations of various topics and functions of the software.
Furthermore, we provide several data sets ... more

Behind the scenes: wooden signs

June 2022
09
Author: Magdalene Michalek
Company: CNC-STEP GmbH & Co. KG
Behind the scenes: wooden signs Once again, Maik from wooden signs has produced very successful logos and family signs with the support of its High-Z S-1000/T CNC router, among others.
In these projects, the milling machine was allowed to cut materials such as MDF and ... more

5 facts about T-Rex CNC milling machine

June 2022
02
Author: Magdalene Michalek
Company: CNC-STEP GmbH & Co. KG
5 facts about T-Rex CNC milling machine 5 facts about the T-Rex portal milling machine.
Did you know that ...

the machine is optimally controlled by our in-house KinetiC-NC software.
the vacuum table is fixed in the machine and does not cost extra.
a Z-axis with 400mm ... more

Behind the scenes: Dunke Cave

May 2022
19
Author: Magdalene Michalek
Company: CNC-STEP GmbH & Co. KG
Behind the scenes: Dunke Cave Duke Cave has already created many different projects on his High-Z S-720 milling machine.
That has resulted in many birthday and wedding gifts made of oak, multiplex or black through-dyed white lacquered MDF.
And we hope that he will ... more

CNC waterjet cutting

May 2022
05
Author: Magdalene Michalek
Company: CNC-STEP GmbH & Co. KG
CNC waterjet cutting With our flowJet waterjet cutting system, precise abrasive cutting, for example, front panels and fascia boards, is achieved. Even with thicker sheets, you can perform a short production time.
The 3800 bar high-pressure pump from ... more

Plastic milling cutter

April 2022
28
Author: Magdalene Michalek
Company: CNC-STEP GmbH & Co. KG
Plastic milling cutter Our plastic milling cutter for Plexiglas has exceptionally sharp cutting edges and a right-hand twist (down-cut). Due to its design and the polished flute, the end mill tends to stick less and offers excellent chip removal.
That makes ... more

Behind the scenes: FJW Decorations

April 2022
21
Author: Magdalene Michalek
Company: CNC-STEP GmbH & Co. KG
Behind the scenes: FJW Decorations Our machine customer, FJW Decorations, makes many of his pop art pieces using the High-Z CNC STEP milling machine.
There are very appealing and great works among them, which he makes from plywood and MDF, among other materials.
The ... more

Easter discount promotion

April 2022
14
Author: Magdalene Michalek
Company: CNC-STEP GmbH & Co. KG
Easter discount promotion Are you still looking for accessories for your CNC machine? Then take a look at our current discount promotion. Buy a selected vacuum table at our 15% discount promotion*.
The discount promotion is limited to selected vacuum tables ... more

Behind the scenes: N.J. Holzwerkstatt

March 2022
24
Author: Magdalene Michalek
Company: CNC-STEP GmbH & Co. KG
Behind the scenes: N.J. Holzwerkstatt For more than a year now, N.J. Holzwerkstatt has been a part of our large "Eisvogel family".
And so, they could already gain a lot of experience while working on the CNC router. Here we show some works made with the help of the High-Z S ... more

"Worship Your of Tools" days

March 2022
10
Author: Magdalene Michalek
Company: CNC-STEP GmbH & Co. KG
On Friday, March 11, 2022, we would like to celebrate together with you "Worship Your Tool Day." Historically, it is unclear why "Worship Your Tool Day" was initially established in the United States.
However, this does not ... more

Behind the scenes: Luomus Woodworks

February 2022
03
Author: Magdalene Michalek
Company: CNC-STEP GmbH & Co. KG
Behind the scenes: Luomus Woodworks @Luomus Woodworks, one of our machine customers, made this fantastic wooden piece of art on his High-Z S-1400/T CNC milling machine.
That is a 5-string bass guitar made of oak, with great attention to detail and ergonomically shaped, ... more

Would you like some wood milling cutter?

January 2022
20
Author: Magdalene Michalek
Company: CNC-STEP GmbH & Co. KG
Would you like some wood milling cutter? This solid carbide wood milling cutter is very popular for milling work in plywood in model making and guitar production.
The three-flute cutter with a straight flute gives a clean surface and a flawless milling groove at the ... more

Behind the Scenes: Dario

January 2022
13
Author: Magdalene Michalek
Company: CNC-STEP GmbH & Co. KG
Behind the Scenes: Dario Today we present some projects from Dario, who owns a High-Z S-400 CNC Mill.
Among other things, he has made sockets for 650-watt LED underwater lamps, a housing for a 7-watt laser, brass lamps and sturdy metal components.
The ... more

We wish you a Happy New Year 2022

January 2022
01
Author: Magdalene Michalek
Company: CNC-STEP GmbH & Co. KG
We wish you a Happy New Year 2022 The whole team of CNC-STEP wishes an excellent start to the New Year 2022.
We are looking forward to furthering pleasant cooperation and to
mastering new challenges together.
Happy New Year more

Team CNC-STEP wishes a Merry Christmas

December 2021
23
Author: Magdalene Michalek
Company: CNC-STEP GmbH & Co. KG
Team CNC-STEP wishes a Merry Christmas The year 2021 has passed so quickly again and is now drawing to a close. As always in life, there were
lows and highs. But now we gratefully turn our backs on the past year and
eagerly await the opportunities in the new year ... more

Behind the scenes: Kollektiv Dambeck

December 2021
02
Author: Magdalene Michalek
Company: CNC-STEP GmbH & Co. KG
Behind the scenes: Kollektiv Dambeck The girls from Kollektiv Dambeck let their CNC-STEP milling machine spin properly and make their rounds. Many very different wood projects from small to large have already found their way onto the machining surface of the CNC milling ... more

Black Deal Days 10% discount promotion

November 2021
25
Author: Magdalene Michalek
Company: CNC-STEP GmbH & Co. KG
Black Deal Days 10% discount promotion From 26.11. to 30.11.21, we are running our 10% discount promotion on ten selected CNC accessory items from our product line.
One of these offers is our 5,5 Watt laser engraver module, which you can use for surface engraving of ... more

New: Cut2D Pro by Vectric

November 2021
18
Author: Magdalene Michalek
Company: CNC-STEP GmbH & Co. KG
New: Cut2D Pro by Vectric From now on, the software Cut2D Pro is available in our CNC accessories. That is optimally suited for milling in 2D with more complex workpieces.
A simple and intuitive operation facilitates the design of components and thus enables ... more

How to ... make a Candle Arch

November 2021
11
Author: Magdalene Michalek
Company: CNC-STEP GmbH & Co. KG
How to ... make a Candle Arch It is getting steadily cooler, and in the evening, it is already getting darker earlier. What could be better than sitting together in the warmth of a radiant light? Such a light could be, for example, a candle arch.
That does not ... more

Carbon router bit by Amana Tool®

November 2021
04
Author: Magdalene Michalek
Company: CNC-STEP GmbH & Co. KG
Carbon router bit by Amana Tool® The carbon router bit from Amana Tool® cuts a good figure, especially when milling carbon workpieces. Because of the diamond-toothed cutting edge design, it works quickly and cleanly through the fibers, as well as through the ... more

Behind the Scenes: DS Wood-Design

October 2021
28
Author: Magdalene Michalek
Company: CNC-STEP GmbH & Co. KG
Behind the Scenes: DS Wood-Design With a lot of know-how, wood and the High-Z CNC milling machine, DS Wood-Design could make a child's dream come true. The result is a wooden motorbike that can be ... more

May it be a wood milling cutter?

October 2021
21
Author: Magdalene Michalek
Company: CNC-STEP GmbH & Co. KG
May it be a wood milling cutter? This solid carbide wood milling cutter bit is very popular for machining plywood in model and guitar making.
The three-flute cutter with a straight flute gives a clean surface and a flawless routing groove at the ... more

Surfacing router bit RC-2239 Amana Tool®

October 2021
07
Author: Magdalene Michalek
Company: CNC-STEP GmbH & Co. KG
Surfacing router bit RC-2239 Amana Tool® The innovative 2+2 design of the surfacing router bit's indexable insert knives allows an improved surface finish to be achieved and is ideally suited for planing and shaping wooden boards and epoxy surfaces.
We offer up to six ... more

Behind the Scenes: Echtholz Träume

September 2021
30
Author: Magdalene Michalek
Company: CNC-STEP GmbH & Co. KG
Behind the Scenes: Echtholz Träume Our power couple from Echtholz Träume has meanwhile become very familiar with working with the CNC milling machine. In the meantime, they have created countless projects out of wood that we don't want to withhold ... more

The High-Z S/T CNC router series

September 2021
23
Author: Magdalene Michalek
Company: CNC-STEP GmbH & Co. KG
The High-Z S/T CNC router series Our High-Z S/T-series of CNC routers are very popular because their manageable sizes mean they can find a place in almost any workshop. We offer the machine with travels ... more

How to ... set up the tool length sensor

September 2021
16
Author: Magdalene Michalek
Company: CNC-STEP GmbH & Co. KG
How to ... set up the tool length sensor Have you recently purchased a tool length sensor and are still wondering how exactly it works and how to set it up? And in such a way that you can work efficiently with it on your CNC milling machine?
Then we have just the right video ... more

Personalised gifts

September 2021
09
Author: Magdalene Michalek
Company: CNC-STEP GmbH & Co. KG
Personalised gifts A personalised Thermo mug is a great thing. Whether for a birthday, a wedding or just for a loved one who loves coffee or tea. Here, the team from @Gravurkobold has once again lived up to its name and given an ordinary Thermo mug a ... more

Insert V-Groove RC-1148-M Amana Tool®

September 2021
02
Author: Magdalene Michalek
Company: CNC-STEP GmbH & Co. KG
Insert V-Groove RC-1148-M Amana Tool® Thanks to the innovative design of the V-groove router bit with high-quality insert knives, this tool can be used especially for lettering, sign making or the creation of miter folds..
There are two versions to choose ... more

Business cards with a difference

August 2021
26
Author: Magdalene Michalek
Company: CNC-STEP GmbH & Co. KG
Business cards with a difference With these unique business cards, our machine customer @Schieferstube has succeeded in creating an artistic masterpiece.
On the High-Z S-720/T CNC router slate was provided with a logo at the customer's request, resulting in ... more

Centring vice for round and oval workpieces

August 2021
19
Author: Magdalene Michalek
Company: CNC-STEP GmbH & Co. KG
Centring vice for round and oval workpieces ❌ Engraving an oval or round workpiece can sometimes be a bit hairy if you don't have the right tool at hand.
✅ With our centring vices in two different sizes, you can make your work easier and get a precise result.  more

Unique things made of wood

August 2021
12
Author: Magdalene Michalek
Company: CNC-STEP GmbH & Co. KG
Unique things made of wood Our machine customer @Holzzeichen is equipped with a High-Z S-1000/T CNC Router and does some pretty spectacular things with it.
Apart from making furniture, signs and engravings, the production of wooden decorations takes on a ... more

We need your support

July 2021
29
Author: Magdalene Michalek
Company: CNC-STEP GmbH & Co. KG
We need your support We want to improve further and are conducting a survey among users of our machines. We will raffle off cool prizes among all participants. So join in quickly.
Would like to join? Please contact us briefly and get your survey link.
▶️ ... more

Coming soon: Amana Tool® end mill bits for CNC machines

July 2021
23
Author: Magdalene Michalek
Company: CNC-STEP GmbH & Co. KG
Coming soon: Amana Tool® end mill bits for CNC machines ▶▶▶ COMING SOON ◀◀◀
There will soon be something NEW in our online shop. The preparations for this are already in full swing‼
We are adding end mill bits from the manufacturer Amana Tool® to our range of CNC accessories.
It will ... more

If you have the choice ... take a CNC-STEP

July 2021
15
Author: Magdalene Michalek
Company: CNC-STEP GmbH & Co. KG
If you have the choice ... take a CNC-STEP Have you been interested in a CNC milling machine for a long time and do not yet know exactly how and whether your desired material can be processed well and quickly with the new CNC milling machine?
We can help you with that‼
Arrange a ... more

Replacement stylus for 3D-finder

July 2021
01
Author: Magdalene Michalek
Company: CNC-STEP GmbH & Co. KG
Replacement stylus for 3D-finder You are certainly already familiar with our 3D finder for determining workpiece zero points or the hole centre.
From now on, you will also find the corresponding replacement styli in two different versions in our CNC assortment.
The 25 ... more

T-Rex CNC router with special equipment

June 2021
10
Author: Magdalene Michalek
Company: CNC-STEP GmbH & Co. KG
T-Rex CNC router with special equipment Recently we finished the work on a T-Rex Servo-1530 CNC router and prepared it for shipment. That resulted in a custom machine with various accessories.
Our customer's request for this servo motorized milling machine includes ... more

CNC router High-Z special construction

June 2021
03
Author: Magdalene Michalek
Company: CNC-STEP GmbH & Co. KG
CNC router High-Z special construction We have developed a very individual machine for a customer who has to deal with four-legged friends.
That CNC router is especially for milling hoof fittings out of aluminium, plastic or composite. Milling is even possible on site, ... more

Woodturning kit for CNC-STEP router

May 2021
27
Author: Magdalene Michalek
Company: CNC-STEP GmbH & Co. KG
Woodturning kit for CNC-STEP router It is already known that our CNC routers are very versatile. We offer many modules that you can use for cutting, laser engraving or 3D machining in addition to milling. Today we present you the woodturning kit. The ... more

A special material: Wood

May 2021
20
Author: Magdalene Michalek
Company: CNC-STEP GmbH & Co. KG
A special material: Wood Wood is a unique material for milling and very popular in model making, furniture making or even in the production of children's toys‼️ Each type of wood in itself is particular and has its specific properties.

But what they all have ... more

Milling Ureol

May 2021
13
Author: Magdalene Michalek
Company: CNC-STEP GmbH & Co. KG
Milling Ureol The Ureol we milled for test purposes for an interested party, to see how good the milling result is after one milling pass. Because we chose a slightly higher feed rate and a tapered radius cutter (r= 0.5 mm), the milling paths are ... more

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