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I'm not sure if this is the right section (there are so many!) and before post I did a search, but perhaps I didn't use the right words.

In a few days I will receive my new machine and I'm...

Actually, it's just a drawing on a piece of paper :)
Usually I don't use 3D models for mechanical objects, but only for relief/carving. For mechanical items I prefer to draw primitive shapes and...

I want to machine an object like the one in the attached picture.
Because it's a geometric object I would avoid to machine directly a 3D surface (i.e. stl). Instead I'm looking for a way to machine...

I found this tool in one of my drawers:

400450

It has two flutes and the tip recall the shape of an inverted-V, but I have no idea of its correct name and its purpose.
Would you please say...

English is not my primary language - perhaps my searched didn't find anything relevant because I might have used the wrong words.

Usually, CO2 laser machines use the 3 mirrors and the focus lens...

Well, I was hoping something faster than 50 mm/min



It would be interesting to understand if the power ratings are not so important because there are other variables involved, or just because...

Just for curiosity: at what speed you cut mdf? And I guess non-transparent acrylic, right?

Hello friends,
I'm looking for a cnc with about 500 x 750 mm working area. I will use it mainly for woodworking (standard milling and laser cut/engraving) but sometimes for light Alu cutting (up to...

If you do a search on eBay or AliExpress (i.e. https://m.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m4084.l1313&_nkw=15w+450+nm+laser) you will find several similar items.

Few questions:
- I don't...

Glad to hear that. I will study the documentation deeper.

They look promising but apart the old v1 the others are still in development and no release date is given:

Currently being designed, release in 2017, see here.
Because v2 is being developed by...

As far as I understand they are very good motion controller but not specific for CNC - I mean it's unclear if they have all the features above and what software I need to use with them.

As said I already own a USBCNC controlled (EdingCnc) but it is NOT suitable for laser engraving because the G1 movements are affected by the S value changes.
About Acorn CNC I will investigate...

Hi!
Right now I have two machines: a small router and a bit larger laser engraver. Both are DIY for most components. The first is controlled by a USBCNC CPU5A4E and the second by an Arduino with...

Hi! I have a couple of questions about some CNC controllers. Before opening a thread I'm wondering if it's allowed to ask something related to commercial products in this forum.

Yes, I have standard stepper motors. Right now, using TinyG, I haven't standard drivers (because TinyG has them built-in) but I have some spares around.



Interesting to know...



Weird, I...

Hi! I know there are a lot of CAM out there for raster engraving.
I tried several of them but I didn't find one with at least the following features:

optimized path (skip blank segments or...

Hi! I built a DIY CNC machine that I use for laser cutting/engraving.
Until now I did simple jobs so my controller was fine.

Today I'm interested in raster engraving, hence I'm looking for a...