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  1. If you are a manufacturer or company with relevant news related to machining or have a new product announcement you may post it here only! (Commercial Posting Forum)

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    A place to connect with CNCzone'ers in your neck of the world.

  2. Looking for mentors and/or for apprentices in your own locality please post your info. Do not post any personal info addresses, phone numbers etc.

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  1. Post all your Manufacture Company information here only for free so members can find your services.

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  2. Looking for a job in the machining field, need an employee in the CNC field post it here!

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  1. Discuss Uncategorised CAD/CAM software and Design software methods here!

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  2. Discuss HSMWorks, Inventor HSM and Fusion 360 CAM here!

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  3. Discuss ArtCam Pro software here.

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  4. Discuss Alphacam here!

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  5. Discuss all BobCad software here.

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  6. Discuss and compare CAM systems.

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  7. Discuss CamWorks software here.

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  8. Discuss CamBam software here.

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  9. Discuss CutLeader software here.

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  10. Discuss Dolphin CAD/CAM software here.

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  11. Discuss EdgeCam software here.

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  12. Discuss Esprit CAM software here.

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  13. Discuss EZ-CAM solutions here!

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  14. Discuss EnRoute software here!

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  15. Discuss FeatureCAM CAD/CAM software here.

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  16. Discuss GibbsCAM software here.

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  17. Hypermill by OPEN MIND

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  18. Discuss Mastercam software here.

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  19. Discuss MadCAM software here.

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  20. Discuss OneCNC software here.

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  21. Discuss general topics about postprocessors. (No exchange or reciprocity!)

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  22. Discuss PTC Pro/Manufacture software here.

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  23. Discuss PowerMILL here!

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  24. Discuss Rhinocam software here!

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  25. Discuss SheetCam software here.

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  26. Discuss Surfcam software here.

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  27. Discuss SolidCam software here.

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  28. Discuss SprutCAM software here.

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  29. UG CAD/CAM Discussion

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  30. Discuss Vectric software here.

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  31. Discuss Visual Mill software here.

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  32. Discuss ZW3D CAM software here!

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  1. Uncategorised discussion for general CAD questions.

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  2. Discuss ALL Autodesk software here.

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  3. Discuss Logic Trace CNC/DXF software here.

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  4. Discuss Rhino 3D software here.

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  5. Discuss Solidworks software here.

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  6. Discuss ViaCad / Shark software here.

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  1. Discuss Epoxy Granite constructed machines here!

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  2. Discuss ball/Acme screws, R&P, linear slides and theory here.

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  3. Discuss general mechanical design and mechanical calculations.

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  4. Discuss building machines using T-Slot systems.

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  1. Discuss general WoodWorking here!

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  1. Uncategorised WoodWorking Machine Discussion here!

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  2. Discuss wood cutting CNC machining centers, and Point-to-Point machines here.

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  3. Discussion Commercial CNC Wood Router Machines here!

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  4. Discuss the building of home-made CNC Router tables here!

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  5. Discuss Wood Lathes / Mills here!

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  1. Discuss general metalwork problems, tips and techniques for machining metal.

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  2. Discuss Bending, Forging, Extrusion techniques here.

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  3. Discuss casting metals here.

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  4. Discuss Diemaking and Diecutting here.

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  5. Discuss Mass finishing equipment/media/strategies here!

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  6. Discuss mold making and techniques here.

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  7. Discuss Welding, Brazing, Soldering, Sealing technique's here.

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  8. Discuss Modular T-Slotted Aluminum Framing Systems here!

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  1. Uncategorised discussions of all metal working machines from drill presses to band-saws.

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  2. Discuss about bending and punching

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  3. Discuss about simple Drilling and Milling Machines

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  4. Discuss Auto Tool Changer for Metal Working machines here!

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  5. Discuss all mini mills sherline, taig, square column, round column and CNC mill conversions here!

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  6. Discuss Turning Machines here

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  7. Discuss Bridgeport Machines here!

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  8. Discuss Cincinnati CNC machines here.

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  9. Discuss CNC Swiss Screw Machines here.

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  10. Discuss Colchester Tornado lathes here.

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  11. Discuss Selfmade Machines

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  12. Experience and tips for complex machining centres

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  13. Discuss Daewoo/Doosan machines here!

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  14. Discuss European "Deckel type" mills. Abene here!

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  15. Discuss Dyna Mechtronics here.

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  16. Discuss EMCO CNC machines here!

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  17. Discuss Fadal machinery here!

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  18. Discuss Haas machinery here!

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  19. Discuss Hardinge Lathes here.

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  20. Discuss Harrison Alpha machines here!

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  21. Discuss Hitachi Seikis here!

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  22. Discuss Hurco machines here.

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  23. Discuss Hyundai Kia machines here.

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  24. Discuss Kitamura CNC machines here.

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  25. Discuss Knee Vertical Mills here.

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  26. Discuss Mikinimech here.

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  27. Discuss Milltronics machines here.

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  28. Discuss Mori Seiki machines here!

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  29. Novakon machines here!

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  30. OKK

    Discuss OKK machines here.

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  31. Discuss Okuma machines here.

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  32. Discuss Sharp CNC machines here.

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  33. Discuss Shopmaster/Shoptask machinery here!

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  34. Discuss all Smithy brand machines here!

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  35. Discuss South Bend Machinery here!

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  36. Discuss Syil milling machines and conversion kits here!

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  37. Discuss Tormach PCNC machines here.

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  38. Discuss Toyoda machines here.

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  39. Discuss the 2UVR and other mills from Tree Machine Tools

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  1. Discuss problems, tips and techniques for milling.

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  2. Discuss problems, tips and techniques for turning.

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  3. Discuss problems, tips and techniques for drilling, tapping and reaming.

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  4. Discuss problems, tips and techniques for grinding.

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  5. Discuss problems, tips and techniques for chucking and measuring.

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  6. Discuss problems, tips and techniques for other manufacturing processes.

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  7. Discuss safety related issues about machines and materials.

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  1. Discuss building, operating CNC waterjet machines here!

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  2. Discuss building, operating EDM machines here!

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  3. General CNC Plasma and Oxy Fuel Cutting Machines

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  4. Post your building log of your machine here for all to discuss.

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  5. Discuss DynaTorch machines here!

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  6. Discuss PlasmaCam machines here!

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  7. Discuss hypertherm plasma machines here.

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  8. Discuss Torchmate machines here!

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  1. Discuss Commercial Laser here.

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  2. Discuss CNC Laser cutting machines here!

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  3. Discuss about General Fiber Laser Cutting here.

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  4. Discuss Laser Control Software here!

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  5. Discuss Laser Hardware here!

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  1. P2X4A - Everything about Power-to-X-for-Applications technologies

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  1. General Other Machine Discussion here!

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  2. Discuss DIY CNC Foam Cutting here! (R/C wing cutting etc.)

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  3. Discuss Digitizing parts via Laser or otherwise here!

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  4. Discuss engraving machines here.

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  5. Discuss art created by machines here.

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  6. Discuss Printers, Scanners, Vinyl cutting machine and Plotting questions here.

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  7. Discuss PCB milling here.

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  8. Commercial Products / Manufacturers Support Forums

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  2. Discuss anything from how to install a simple light fixture, wiring sub panels, shop air, water, vacuum etc

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  1. Discuss basic electronics, power supplies and anything else electronic related here.

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  2. Discuss Dmm Technology products here!

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  3. Discuss DeskCNC Controller Boards and the software that controls it here.

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  4. Discuss all Gecko drives here and get direct support!

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  5. Discuss Hobbycnc controller boards here.

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  6. Running 3 phase machines on single phase power discussion

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  7. Discuss Leadshine stepper/servo drives, motors, and controls here!

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  8. Discuss programing of PIC chips here and design of electronics using PIC chips.

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  9. Discuss Rutex here.

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  10. Discuss servo motors, drivers and other related topics here.

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  11. Discuss SmoothStepper Motion Control here.

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  12. Discuss Router, Spindle and VFD Controllers here!

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  13. Discuss stepper motors, drivers and related topics here.

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  14. Discuss UHU Servo Controllers here!

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  15. Discuss Viper Servo drives here!

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  16. Discuss all Xylotex drivers here!

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  1. General Discussion of CNC (Mill and Lathe) control software here!

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  2. Discuss Bosch Rexroth machine controllers here.

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  3. Discuss Centroid CNC Control Products, systems and project here!

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  4. Discuss all types of Controller Cards here!

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  5. Discuss Camsoft PC based CNC controller products here!

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  6. Discuss computers and setups for cnc controllers.

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  7. Discuss Dynomotion/Kflop/Kanalog here!

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  8. Discuss Dynapath control software here!

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  9. Discuss EdingCNC software here!

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  10. Everything about the Numerical Control file viewing, editing and printing application

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  11. Discuss about CSMIO motion controllers and simCNC control software

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  12. Discuss Deckel Dialog machine controllers here.

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  13. Discuss LinuxCNC (formerly EMC2) Controllers here!

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  14. Discuss FlashCut CNC software here!

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  15. Discuss mori seiki software here!

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  16. Discuss Fagor Automation products here.

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  17. Discuss Fanuc controllers here!

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  18. Discuss Mazak, Mitsubishi and Mazatrol systems here!

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  19. Discuss G-code programing and problems here!

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  20. Discuss Mach 1 , 2 and the new Mach3 here NC software here!

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  21. Discuss Fidia machine controllers here.

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  22. Discuss Mitsubishi controls here!

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  23. Discuss all DNC problems here!

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  24. Discuss NCPlot software here.

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  25. Discuss UCCNC Control Software here!

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  26. Discuss PlanetCNC products here.

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  27. SIEMENS Sinumerik CNC controls

    Discuss SIEMENS Sinumerik CNC controls here.

  28. HEIDENHAIN

    Discuss HEIDENHAIN machine controllers here.

  29. Discuss Index and Traub machine controllers here.

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  30. Discuss Visual Basic programing.

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  31. Discuss OKUMA machine controllers here.

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  32. Discuss WinCnc Here!

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  33. Discuss PHILIPS machine controllers here.

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  2. Discuss Arduino programming here.

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  3. Post your Coding for opensource projects here.

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  4. For the Discussion of Opensource CAD/CAM and NC shareware software etc)

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  5. Discussion for Open Source CNC type Controller Boards and other related items. (for personal use only)

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  1. Discuss Jewelry design software here!

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  1. General signmaking discussion here!

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  2. Show off PICS of your work. Show us the steps in creating it.

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  1. Discuss general topics about 3D Printers and 3D Scanners here.

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  2. Discuss 3D Printing/Scanning Soft- and Hardware here!

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  3. Discuss all about Electronics here.

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  1. Discuss general material machining problems and solutions here.

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  2. Discuss machining Composites, Exotic Metals problems and solutions here.

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  3. Discuss machining Glass, Plastic and Stone here.

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  4. Discuss Vacuum forming, Thermoforming etc here.

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  5. Discuss Metallurgy Here!

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  6. Discuss Plastic injection here!

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  7. Discuss Hard and High speed Machining here!

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  1. Discuss Calibration and Measurement here.

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  2. Discuss CNC tooling here.

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  3. Tooling specific to Metalworking, Woodworking Manual Machining / Hand Tooling

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  4. Discussion Modular workholding, Hogout workholding, Automation workholding. Hydraulic workholding, Jigs and Assembly workholding here.

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  5. Discuss Toolgrinding & Toolgrinding Machines here!

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  1. Discuss Wooden Clocks here!

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  2. Discuss machinist tools and techniques relating to gunsmithing here!

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  3. Discuss other CNC-related Hobbies here.

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  4. Discuss home made Internal Combustion engines here!

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  5. Discuss of CNC machining electric guitar body shaping, template making, inlay part cutting and pocketing, neck shaping and carving.

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  6. Discuss Robotic construction that pertains to CNC hardware and electronics here!

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