awesome-cnc
github.com/mhatalski/awesome-cnc ↗A curated list of CNC (Computer Numerical Control) resources
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Introduction to CNC
- 16 CNC Router Tips to Avoid Tearout & SplinteringIntro Miscellaneous
Common causes & solutions of wood tearout. (
- 16 Tips to Avoid Tearout and Splintering / CNC Machining PlywoodFeeds and Speeds
Choice of bits, feeds & speeds, cut direction etc. (
- 7 CNC Fixturing Tips for a Small ShopWorkholding
Clamps, Vacuum, Double-Sided Tape, CA Glue... (
- 8 Ways to Hold Material in Place...Workholding
...While Machining with a CNC Router (
- AutoDesk Instructables CNC Class
Teaches basic CNC concepts and flat pack design.
- Climb vs Conventional MillingIntro Miscellaneous
Which way? (
Designs and Models
- 3D Printed Moon Copernicus Crater Desk DécorTerrain Related
Instructable for 3D printing a lunar landscape, but applicable for CNC machining.
- Avid CNCYouTube Channels
(Formerly CNC Router Parts) Makers of Avid CNC machines. Tips/tricks/tutorials/project videos.
- Awesome PlottersRelated Awesome Lists
What is a plotter but a CNC machine with a pen?
- Calligrapher.aiVector Related
Realistic computer-generated handwriting, SVG output.
- Carbide 3D Elements
Collection of free SVG files (
- Carving 3D Terrain Topographic Relief Maps on a CNC MachineTerrain Related
Step by Step Instructable.
Software
- Aspire & VCarvePro, Vectric
CAD/CAM. (Windows)
- Carbide Create, Carvide 3D
CAD/CAM. (Windows/Mac)
- Easel, Inventables
CAD/CAM. (cloud)
- FreeCAD
A users journey learning Freecad.
- Freecad User Book
A users journey learning Freecad.
- Fusion 360, Autodesk
CAD/CAM/CAE/PCB. (Windows/Mac)
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