High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) is durable, inert, and machines like a dream. Tools and Materials Used: 102 1/8″ Square: https://shop.carbide3d.com/collections/cutters/products/102-125-flat-cutter-qty-3?variant=928065603 HDPE – https://shop.carbide3d.com/collections/materials/products/hdpe-sheet-4-x-5-x-5-qty-5?variant=6095174147 —– Music by https://www.soundcloud.com/liqwyd source
Quickly and Easily take STL Objects and make them CNC Products with Carbide Create Pro. 3 Steps in the Software, 2 Toolpaths and 2 Common Cutters is all you need to make amazing 3 dimensional objects and art. Kevin takes you through this streamlined process in less than 4 min. Carbide Create Pro: https://carbide3d.com/carbidecreate/pro/ source
The material properties of different species of wood can vary significantly, but if you have some reliable recipes for a hard wood and a soft wood, you should be able to figure out some speeds and feeds for everything in between. If for some reason you want to print out that spreadsheet or write in
Add Air Assist to your Shapeoko 4, Pro, or HDM (https://carbide3d.com/shapeoko). Air Assist keeps debris away from your cutters, extending their life and reliability. This guide gives you a complete parts list as well as install instructions and part files for you to install air on your own machine. Especially if you are cutting metal
Will EVA Foam machine? That is the question. Tools shown: Amana 46272 Datron 0068055K (6mm shaft) Demonstrated on the Shapeoko HDM source
Andy Bird returns with more advice and inspiration. Why is CNC “The Perfect Side Hustle”? He shares with you 10 reasons why a CNC Business has worked for him. Andy’s three year journey is valuable when considering purchasing a Shapeoko / Nomad, or continuing to build your CNC business. Andy Bird Builds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBiN1vrGGAev9ndGEJiMiHg source
Keep your stock captive with the brand new Tiger Claw clamps, by Carbide 3D. These steel clamps produce crushing side load to grip your workpiece and keep it locked down. Tiger Claw Clamps in the Carbide3D store: https://shop.carbide3d.com/collections/workholding/products/tiger-claw-clamps?variant=31628957712445 And if you’re curious about the Corner Square you saw: https://shop.carbide3d.com/collections/workholding/products/carbide-corner-square-guides?variant=31487905988669 source
Exploring new materials can be fun and potentially profitable. If you own a CNC Machine, you need to explore these today. In the Carbide 3D Materials Store: Richlite: https://shop.carbide3d.com/collections/materials/products/richlite-sheet Large Two-Tone HDPE Packs: https://shop.carbide3d.com/collections/materials/products/copy-of-two-tone-hdpe-8-x-9?variant=29457615192125 Small Two-Tone HDPE Packs: https://shop.carbide3d.com/collections/materials/products/two-tone-hdpe?variant=29456094920765 RenShape: https://shop.carbide3d.com/collections/materials/products/3×5-synthetic-wood-qty-5 Ultem: https://www.mcmaster.com/ultem-sheets/ source