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How To: Setup a Desktop Fabrication Station for Desktop CNCs

How To: Setup a Desktop Fabrication Station for Desktop CNCs

  • Alec Richter
  • Mar 2, 2020
If you just purchased a new CNC milling machine from MatterHackers, you might be asking yourself what you need to get started. Read on to find some helpful tips.
What used to cost tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars has now become an affordable addition to the workshop for individuals and businesses alike: desktop CNCs. Here at MatterHackers we’ve worked with many different CNCs and it's safe to say that we’ve learned a few things about what setups and conditions do and don’t work. Whether you’re deciding on the right layout fo... (More)
CNC End Mill Comparison Guide

CNC End Mill Comparison Guide

  • Alec Richter
  • Feb 17, 2020
Choosing the right end mill for the job you need is an important part of the CNC process. Read what it takes to make an end mill your ideal choice.
There are many different factors that go into the objects you can create with a CNC mill, but the biggest contributor is going to be your end mills. At the most basic level, end mills are like drill bits but instead of only drilling vertically, they can also cut horizontally and have several form factors to get the cleanest cut for specific materials. Some are used only for plastics to keep from h... (More)
Tech Breakdown: Carbide 3D's Nomad 883 Pro

Tech Breakdown: Carbide 3D's Nomad 883 Pro

  • Tyler Anderson
  • Oct 3, 2017
MatterHackers' pros take an in-depth look at this precision carving and engraving desktop mill.
Mills are like the opposite of 3D printers. Instead of laying down material, they cut it away. This is referred to as subtractive manufacturing (as opposed to additive manufacturing). Milling machines have been around much longer than 3D printers have. Manually controlled milling machines, like the Bridgeport mill, have been a staple of machine shops for nearly a century. In the 1950s, the first ... (More)
How To: Create A Custom 3D Carved Cutting Board

How To: Create A Custom 3D Carved Cutting Board

  • Dave Gaylord
  • Oct 12, 2017
Break into 3D carving and make a customized wooden cutting board to step up your culinary game and woodworking skills.
Who doesn't want a custom cutting board?  And with the holidays right around the corner, it's time to start thinking of things that earn you serious brownie points with your loved ones - enter your Inventables Carvey and the customized cutting board project. ... (More)
How To: Make a 3D Printed Wooden Lamp from Evan and Katelyn

How To: Make a 3D Printed Wooden Lamp from Evan and Katelyn

  • Rhonda Grandy - Courtesy of Evan and Katelyn
  • Dec 21, 2017
Evan and Katelyn, an awesome husband-and-wife-maker-team created a 3D printed walnut and copper lamp. They are so cool, that they are letting us post the project for a weekend build!
Evan and Katelyn are the ultimate DIYers! They have created a wide range of projects that include all kinds of making, like woodworking, welding, and of course - 3D printing! Recently, they created a modern lamp that had a 3D printed frame, walnut wood, and copper tape. Check out their video!  ... (More)
How to Succeed with Your First 3D Print

How to Succeed with Your First 3D Print

  • Alec Richter
  • Jun 21, 2017
If your obsession with 3D printing is just beginning, check out these easy steps to a successful first print. Seasoned vet? Never hurts to brush up!
You did it! You've seen your friend's 3D printer or really liked the 3D printer you saw at work or school, so you bought your own... now what? You're in luck thanks to this handy guide to walk you through the steps of setting up your printer, the basics of using it, what to do with your prints, or where to even get models in the first place! (More)