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Computer Numeric Control (CNC) is the automation of machine tools that are operated by precisely programmed commands encoded on a storage medium (computer command module, usually located on the device) as opposed to controlled manually by hand wheels or levers, or mechanically automated by cams alone. Most NC today is computer (or computerized) numerical control (CNC), in which computers play an integral part of the control.

Computer Numeric Control (CNC) is the automation of machine tools that are operated by precisely programmed commands encoded on a storage medium (computer command module, usually located on the device) as opposed to controlled manually by hand wheels or levers, or mechanically automated by cams alone. Most NC today is computer (or computerized) numerical control (CNC), in which computers play an integral part of the control.

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Moldable rubber for "feet"

I’m trying to inject some kind of rubber around an aluminum strut to form “feet” for a robot. I’ve already milled the mold, but I’m having trouble finding an inexpensive and readily available rubber compound that will cure without exposure to air.…
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CNCing an injection mold

I want to injection-mold several thousand of a part that fits in a 6" x 6" x 2" bed. I would like to be able to use only tooling that I can make myself, so I can rapidly iterate on the tooling as production problems are discovered. I know that…
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Problem milling with CNC function of Creality CP-01 3-in-1 3D printer

I am having a lot of trouble using the Creality CP-01 3D printer in doing pretty much anything, it doesn't seem to be compatible with any other software than the one provided which is extremely limited. I want to perform my own milling operations,…
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How to convert G code to motor command?

In cnc machine, programs change G-code to commands to stepper motors using parallel port. I want to know what is the G-code and how can it be converted to stepper motor commands? The programs doing this are not open-source, So can I find open source…
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Are consumer grade CNC machines capable of cutting tile?

I'd like to slice and dice floor tile into pieces so I can arrange it in geometric patterns. I have CAD designs for the parts. Would any consumer grade CNC machine be capable of doing the job?
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Sphere-bot CNC that can engrave in a high resolution?

What kind of machine would be best suited to engrave a photograph (grayscale) on a glass sphere? I have checked out the eggbot, and openbuilds "spherebots"....but neither of these options can do something like a photograph. Would I need a 5-axis…
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CNC Programming - How to mill diagonal edge of a contour (CNC Simulator Pro)?

Hope this is the right place to ask.. I'm a Mechatronic Engineering student and am having difficulty programming the mill to cut diagonal edges of contours. I've worked through this tutorial which I understand. The problem I'm having is milling…
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