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Scanning, subdivision surfaces and surface light fields explored
Forum where people discuss 3D printing and related subjects
A daily source of news about additive manufacturing breakthroughs
Everything you need to know about 5-axis machining
See how DeskProto makes it possible in this YouTube demonstration - DeskProto is available at a discount from this site
For Marine Modeling—Stephen Hollister describes how to make Plugs, Molds, and Tooling
Pulse Width Modulation DC motor control
Taig conversion with schematic, handy utilities, foundry work, etc. (see SHOP)
How to build a Gecko G-320 and F-340 Error Reset Controller
Articles on a wide range of technically tinged issues
With stand-alone 4th axis attachment
G-Wizard Speeds and Feeds Calculator
Sheldon’s homebuilt Taig CNC stepper control box
The most popular forums on the web dedicated to CNC machine-building and associated interests
Worldwide Guide to Rapid Prototyping and Solid Freeform Fabrication
Home machine shop forum
An examination of how artists at the Philadelphia Mint combine digital and traditional techniques to produce the next generation of medallic currency
Online Milling Speed and Feed Calculator, with other useful widgets for design, machining, etc.
Tauseef has lots of information here on getting software and hardware working together to run a Sherline mill
Digital Art News (largely defunct but still sputtering)
Converting an Ordinary DC Motor to a Servomotor
Machinist Stuff including projects and CNC mods to Sherline mill and lathe
Use digital elevation data to make a relief model in DeskProto, which is available at a discount from
a short Wikipedia article by Andrew Werby on this exciting new field of artistic endeavor
Belt Length Calculator by Pulley Diameter and Distance
Tables of interference fits - what diameter parts fit what size holes
Many models of miniature machine tools described and compared
Books and videos on this arcane technique for restoring the sliding ways of machine tools
Of keyboard, monitor and mouse pinouts, USB pinout, Mini USB pinout, IEEE 1394 FireWire pinout, digital flat panel port, VGA pinout
MaxNC 10 modifications and derogatory comments about the machine as it was
DIY instructions
Plans for an automatic Sherline tool changer
A simple explanation of How Stereolithography (3D Layering) Works
The International Manufacturing Technology Show held annually in Chicago
How to use their cable-takeup chain
Online Training for CNC, Robotics, etc.
This blog primarily focuses on new techniques for jewelry design and manufacturing
Includes the Conversion of a Bridgeport mill to CNC, with illustrations
Everything you ever wanted to know about these puppies
Projects and mods for the Taig
A forum for owners and users of Shopbot CNC routers
Linuxcnc.org's guide to M-codes
See an ornamental capital carved in stone by a giant 5-axis machine in this YouTube video
Stepper motors - how to size them, connect them and wire them.
With Industrial, Educational, Metal and Woodworking sections
A venerable hub of metal-working information - online since 1995!
Guerrilla guide to CNC machining, mold making, and resin casting
A guide to retrofitting and fitting out small machines, including Taig mills and lathes available at a discount from us
Mach3 Setup info for the Taig micro-mills
The online branch of Modern Machine Shop Magazine—full of info on machining practice and innovations
Using Borland’s C++Builder and Delphi Home of the ClemSoft CNC for Smartmotors (A full blown 3 axis system)
Feeds and Speeds
(NAMES) Exposition, held in April in Wyandotte Michigan
By Jaron Lanier: Fascinating words from the well-known techno-pioneer
Converting a CNC machine into a 3D Extruder Printer
A compendium of info on stepper motors
Engineering Portal features numerous specialized discussion groups
Rab’s home-built 5-axis router
The UK-based RepRap project was at the head of the current explosion of interest in hot-plastic extruder type 3D printers, attempting to create a machine that could (largely) replicate itself
Measuring Stepper Torque without Fancy Equipment
CNC Adventures retrofitting a sherline
An August 2000 article in Architecture Week examines the work of several architects using RP technology to build better models
Controlling spindle speed from the output of the popular Gecko G-540 CNC controller
Taig retrofit, control boards, schematics, etc.
Jill Herzog's YouTube channel devoted to all things Taig. Taig tools are available at a discount from us
Charts, plus tooling
Training materials for prospective CNC operators
Wiki, how-to, FAQs, and more information on EMC (now LinuxCNC) the free real-time Linux-based CNC control software
A guy's various projects, including a CNC mill
Christian Lavigne presides over this European nexus of interest in digitally-influenced art, even organizing a recent show for the French Senate.
Shop math spreadsheet program, feed-speed, etc.
Looks dangerous to me…
Wade'O's DIY CNC Router Build; Fixed Gantry, Steel
Consulting firm into RP with extensive links
Message Index
Plans for a homebuilt router, foamcutter