Why robotic arms are now being integrated with CNC machines
Robotic CNC machine tending is becoming more flexible as leading suppliers bring new software and integration to industry.
Reddit: what’s trending in manufacturing communities.
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Modern Graphics Via DisplayLink For Your ISA-Era PC
The monitors used on older computers are now becoming difficult to find, as we doubt anything for MDA, CGA, Hercules, or EGA has been manufactured in…
Ottobock brings 3D printed silicone liner to market with iconiq
Ottobock, an orthopedic technology company, has introduced iconiq, its first 3D printed silicone liner for leg prosthesis users, following a German…
The Final Steps to a Sub-Minute Benchy
In 2024, [Jan Roetz] decided to see whether he could 3D print a Benchy – the boat-shaped benchmarking tool used in 3D printer calibration – in less…
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, May 31, 2026
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
AI search agents often confirm what they already know instead of actually researching the web
Leading AI search agents like GPT-5.4 and Kimi K2.6 don't appear to do much actual research on established benchmarks. They mostly just use the web to…
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Why robotic arms are now being integrated with CNC machines
Robotic CNC machine tending is becoming more flexible as leading suppliers bring new software and integration to industry.
Modern Graphics Via DisplayLink For Your ISA-Era PC
The monitors used on older computers are now becoming difficult to find, as we doubt anything for MDA, CGA, Hercules, or EGA has been manufactured in…
Ottobock brings 3D printed silicone liner to market with iconiq
Ottobock, an orthopedic technology company, has introduced iconiq, its first 3D printed silicone liner for leg prosthesis users, following a German…
The Final Steps to a Sub-Minute Benchy
In 2024, [Jan Roetz] decided to see whether he could 3D print a Benchy – the boat-shaped benchmarking tool used in 3D printer calibration – in less…
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, May 31, 2026
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
AI search agents often confirm what they already know instead of actually researching the web
Leading AI search agents like GPT-5.4 and Kimi K2.6 don't appear to do much actual research on established benchmarks. They mostly just use the web to…
Anthropic bans AI tools during job interviews to see how candidates actually think
Anthropic bans AI during job interviews and runs candidates through up to five rounds testing skills, values, and ethical thinking. Salaries go up to…
Anthropic study finds men use AI coding agents more than twice as often as women in social science research
Researchers with typically male names use coding agents more than twice as often as those with typically female names, even within the same discipline…
Ask AI what goes with chicken and the answer depends on whether it learned from recipes or molecules
With "Epicure," London-based startup Kaikaku.AI presents three AI models that are the first to clearly separate whether an ingredient fits a recipe or…
Ebike Display Uses Reflective LCD
Although LCD displays have been used in almost every type of consumer electronics display over the last two decades, many of these screens have a few…
SoftBank plans 75 billion euro AI data center buildout in France
SoftBank plans to build AI data centers with up to 5 gigawatts of capacity in France, the company's largest AI infrastructure investment in Europe, at…
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How do Israel-UAE 3D Printing Partnerships Drive Section 41 R&D Tax Credit Eligibility?
Charles R. Goulding and Aaron Rofe analyze how the strengthening Israel-UAE relationship is forging a strategic regional ecosystem centered on additive manufacturing and industrial supply…
Creality marks 12 years with KliTek launch and AI expansion
Twelve years after shipping its first desktop 3D printer, Creality has grown into a multi-category platform company with a presence spanning…
MISUMI Group invests $1B in Americas, global AI and digital manufacturing
MISUMI Americas combines MISUMI's precision components with Fictiv's digital manufacturing platform for an entire bill of materials.
Terence Tao argues AI could bring division of labor to math for the first time in history
Mathematician Terence Tao describes how AI could reshape math research by enabling division of labor for the first time. Until now, researchers had to…
Attackers abuse shared ChatGPT and Claude chats to spread malware
Attackers are exploiting the chat-sharing features in ChatGPT and Claude to spread malware through shared conversations. The chats mimic error…
Making AI chatbots helpful weakens their ability to simulate human behavior, large-scale study finds
A large-scale study covering 208,000 participants and 26 million responses shows that the very training that turns language models into helpful…
Meta's leaked memo reveals AI pendant, supersensing glasses, and enterprise wearables strategy
Meta has poured billions into AI with little commercial payoff so far. Its open-source strategy hasn't panned out, and research breakthroughs haven't…
Microsoft and Nvidia reportedly team up on AI PCs that run actual agents instead of Copilot
Nvidia is pushing into the PC market with its own chips as the main processor. The first Windows computers from Dell and Microsoft's Surface line are…
OpenAI's Codex can now operate your Windows PC autonomously, hunting bugs and testing apps on its own
OpenAI's Codex app now runs on Windows 11 with "Computer Use": the AI can independently control programs, test apps, and hunt for bugs. When no one's…
Salesforce claims AI agents cut a 231-day migration to 13 days with fewer incidents
Salesforce says it moved its entire dev org to Anthropic's Claude Code with no token limits and reports massive productivity gains for April 2026: 79…
Testing Various Ways to Waterproof FDM Printed Parts
Along with layer lines, FDM printers are notorious for being neither air- nor water-tight due to the countless very small gaps between the layers…
As the browser wars heat up, here are the hottest alternatives to Chrome and Safari in 2026
We’ve compiled an overview of some of the top alternative browsers available today aiming to challenge Chrome and Safari.
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A Fume-Control Cabinet for Resin 3D Printing
For a certain kind of intricate, highly-detailed manufacturing, there’s really no substitute for a resin 3D printer, and it’s therefore unfortunate that they require so many poisonous…
AM highlights from the high-performance automotive sector
While the use of additive manufacturing is evolving and expanding at every level in the automotive industry, particularly behind-the-scenes for…
Chinese Patent Targets Combined 3D Printer Plotter
A newly published Chinese patent application describes a machine that can switch between FFF 3D printing and pen-based writing or drawing without…
Mastrex launches MX300 laser powder bed fusion system
Mastrex has launched the MX300, an industrial laser powder bed fusion metal 3D printer priced at $185,000. The system features a 300 x 300 x 350 mm…
Fully 3D printed book is made in a single printing sequence
Designers Darius Ou and Benson Chong have produced a book fabricated entirely from a single 3D-printing sequence, with no manual assembly or…
Software becoming the biggest bottleneck to physical AI innovation, finds QNX research
As robots enter more unconstrained environments, software and security are becoming higher priorities, a QNX survey found.
Atum3D and AMSYSTEMS Merge to Form Atum Systems
A small corporate merger in the 3D print world took place this week.
Amazon kills internal AI leaderboard after employees gamed it with pointless tasks
Amazon is pulling an internal AI ranking system, the Financial Times reports, after employees inflated their scores through meaningless AI usage and…
Google fixes several bugs in Gemini usage limits that burned through quotas too fast
A bug in Google's Gemini app caused just one or two Omni videos to eat up the entire usage quota. Google has fixed the bug, Ultra members now get…
New review paper argues code is how AI agents think and act, not just what they produce
A new review paper argues that the real bottleneck for autonomous AI agents isn't the language model itself but the software layer wrapped around it…
Norsk Titanium lands first production contract with Northrop Grumman
Norsk Titanium has secured a recurring production contract with Northrop Grumman for structural aircraft components, marking the first formal…
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Grenzebach spins out Additive Manufacturing arm as standalone company
Grenzebach Group, the Germany-based industrial systems manufacturer, is restructuring its operations to carve out its Additive Manufacturing and Friction Stir Welding divisions into…
NTU 3D Prints Self-Sensing Soft Continuum Robot
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University have 3D printed sacrificial molds to create a self-sensing soft continuum robot that reconstructs its…
Polymesh and the New Geometry of Watchmaking in MING’s 3D Printed Titanium Strap
Charles R. Goulding and Nimra Shakoor spotlight how MING’s 3D printed titanium Polymesh strap leverages sub-70-micron additive manufacturing and…
Bring Back Your Bose with an ESP32
It’s become a familiar theme over the last couple of decades — hardware is rendered useless when its manufacturer pulls the cloud service on which it…
Building Codes and Regulation May Determine the Future Growth of 3D Printed Construction
Regulation may be the least fun part of 3D printed construction, but it determines whether 3DCP can move past demonstrations.
Canon Patent Targets Easier Inkjet Support Removal
Canon Production Printing has filed a European patent application for a different way to remove support material from UV inkjet 3D printed structures.
ETH Zurich students fire 3D printed copper detonation rocket engine
Students from the Aris Swiss student space initiative at ETH Zurich have produced stable detonation waves during ground testing of a Rotating…
The evolution of cobots in metal fabrication and construction
Matt Bush, the co-founder and CEO of Hirebotics, talks about how cobots are becoming a necessity for manufacturers and welders.
Your guide to the last day of the 2026 Robotics Summit & Expo
The fun continues in Boston for the second day of the Robotics Summit & Expo, which includes the Women in Robotics breakfast and more.
The internet is being rebuilt for machines
As AI agents move from experiments to production, AWS, Cloudflare, and others are redesigning cloud infrastructure for a future dominated by…
Amazon builds its own AI production platform and greenlights three AI animated series for Prime Video
Amazon MGM Studios and AWS are launching a "GenAI Creators' Fund" that gives filmmakers money and access to the in-house AI platform "Project Nara."…
Decathlon brand launches KIPNEXT 3D sneaker made using MJF
Nearly two decades ago, sporting goods retailer Decathlon created the Kiprun brand to drive innovation in running gear. Since then, the performance…
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Whats with the "didn't tell my wife I bought a printer" nonsense?
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All this does is tell people you have a bad relationship with your spouse. Even as a joke it just falls flat, why would anyone find sneaking around behind your spouse's back to be funny?
My boyfriend designed, printed, and built a rideable 2-seater telescope (binoscope) from scratch
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He’s spent the past two years iterating it in his backyard. This man learned CAD specifically to design each component, then 3d printed, welded, wired…
3D printed this Pulse Blade helmet myself. My printer almost cried. Worth it? Rate my sanity.
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https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1to1sy3
I’m more excited about this Bowser mask than the kids TBH
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https://v.redd.it/xl0br3gybi3h1
Open-Source Full Spectrum Color Mixing coming to Prusa Slicer - YouTube
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CMYK+W on the XL/INDX would be amazing
I designed this because I needed a place to store my mini SD card and its cute :)
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link to the squirrel: [https://makerworld.com/en/models/2778378-nutty-screenbuddy#profileId-3087380](https://makerworld.com/en/models/2778378-nutty-sc…
So this is Trixel.. my childhood triangle dream I'm finally able to manifest
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https://v.redd.it/gnwz3w5tlg3h1
How can I make this better? It feels unfinished
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It doesn’t glow through the filament, idk why the picture looks like it does
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My V1 attempt of a Lego Spool rewinder
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Not perfect but off to a good start so far. I defenetly need to Experiment with the arm Gear Ratio.
No, is not a submarine
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Idk what I did to deserve it, but every single person who walks up to me when I go to put it in the water asks if it's a submarine 😭😭😭😭😂😂😂
Looking for a print to solve this issue, cat constantly pressing function keys
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I'd love if there were some shelf I could attach to my keyboard so it could rest its little head on it without adjusting my…
Why learning CAD is useful.
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I normally designed simple stuff, but this time this cover of my handheld vacuum cleaner was broken, had to design it from scratch, it's all…
I made these sea creature based UV Lamps. Would love feedback or ideas for more designs!
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I've been learning digital sculpting and these are the results so far. The gifs are close to capturing their real life luminescence, but don't quite…
Why are my prints splitting like this?
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I have been printing for just over a year now, want to start working out exact causes of these kinds of issues. Also happened to a flat stone wall…
Designed a minimalist solution to display my enamel pin collection onto ikea skadis pegboard. Thoughts?
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I wanted a clean way to display my enamel pins on my Skadis board without dangling or scratching. I’ve developed a few sizes (XS to L) with round and…
Hedgehog prosthetic needed. Anyone interested in helping engineer/design a pattern or prototype?
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I have no experience with 3D printing myself, so I appreciate any advice or recommendations. Also, I’m very new to Reddit and not sure if there is a…
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First 24+ hr print failed at 97%
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Major bummer to wake up to what I hoped would be a finished print, but instead got a Mando mask with a toupee. Any thoughts on what went wrong? Printed on Bambu A1 with Sunlu PLA+
Where can I find this/a similar model?
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Well I’m bald and for obvious reasons I need this. I couldn’t find the model though. Any tips? EDIT: As further information it was printed in two…
how do you prevent plastic from getting into the threads when installing heat set inserts?
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my current project requires threaded holes that allow the bolt to pass completely through the printed part but every time I have tried I get plastic…
Brim not touching print?
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0.8mm nozzle and 0.1mm gap between the print and brim. Since there IS a gap, how is the brim preventing warping since it is not physically touching…
Benchy shipwreck i made :D
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I was using my benchy for target practice and then realised it kinda looked like a shipwreck so i painted it and put some moss on it
How to seal a "door" like this?
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Hello, I designed this container which I need to be airtight at normal room air pressure when closed. I thought putting a seal all around the "door"…
I designed an assistive key turner for users with reduced hand function
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TwistAble facilitates turning keys by allowing users to utilize wrist or arm strength instead of their fingers. If I could get some feedback on this…
First attempt at a faux ceramic glaze
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I saw some jade breezeway tiles for sale and a few people attempting to 3d print replicas. The finish seemed to be the most difficult part. I modeled…
Cousin gave me a random printer he had laying around as a graduation gift
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Hello, I’m new here and I can’t sleep tonight so I thought I might work on this! My cousin earlier today dropped this off to me and I have no idea…
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I didn't realize how wasteful this was
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So i don't reddit much, but I wanted to ask. I just sprung for an AMS for the first time so I can print the wife the things she's wanted for awhile. This took 8+ hours and the poop bin was…
I designed this gyro stabilized floating cup holder for the pool this summer. No AMS needed. I would love to know what you think!
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https://v.redd.it/wvzvtjyc6x2h1
Tips on reducing PLA creep?
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I built this little planter last year. There is a lava rock in a bowl with water and a 20W grow light on a timer at the top. This was a first draft…
Why are these articulated dragons so popular?
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and, yes, I am being serious - I really want to know I don't get it .. they are everywhere Are they that "cool" or is it like the Rubiks cube, the…
You helped me name my last robot, Arctos, and you didn't disappoint! Now I need your help naming this new AGV. I will use the comment with the most upvotes.
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Hey r/robotics, A while back, this community helped me choose the name "Arctos" for my 6-DOF robotic arm project, and it has been an incredible…
Another big boy in the collection ! Printed with resin at 1:8 scale.
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An interpretation of Abaddon (Warhammer 40K), with my own vision :) ARMAGEDDON
TPU after a year in the weather and full sun
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About a year ago I was in need of an ashtray for doobies, and I was also curious about how well TPU holds up outdoors. Don't worry, I know a TPU…
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I printed a neat little cyberpunk gameboy for 20$
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I used a 3D printed shell, an 8x24 LED Matrix and an Arduino Nano to build a Cyberpunk inspired Gameboy! It's a very simple build, if you want to make one yourself or are interested in the…
Had an idea for a bookmark with an added feature
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I recently decided to start reading more, so I set myself a challenge and created this bookmark as a kind of tracker. I didn’t expect it to be so…
Membrane Bass Tube
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Long tube folded into a compact body with a piece of thin nitrile glove acting as a membrane to produce sound and some holes for simple melodies. It's…
I modified a cheap portable AC to dual hose with a 3D print to help with upcoming UK heatwave
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The plate for the second hose is 3d printed. I needed to get it done quickly so currently it used tape for attachment, if I had more time i could make…
My work was throwing out 2 fully functional Ender 7 printers
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So obviously I had to take them.
Desktop cementitious print by vibration, vcp voron, 1.5 mm nozzle print summary
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i m becoming a muddy queen (just kidding). shot too many videos, don't know where to start editing so, here are some clips covering the new features…
How ordering crealitys sparkx i7 turns into a nightmare
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So let me start by saying that I own an old ender 3 v2 printer that served me well but the constant tinkering and fixing was getting too much. So I…
Made a post last year of my Mando helmet. Refined my approach for a friend, just in time for the new movie
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I still have to attach the visor, but I’m much happier with this than my last attempt. If you search my username, the previous version from last year…
PLA support for TPU makes for some ridiculously smooth support interface
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https://v.redd.it/vv7ckaj1mo2h1
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Looks like it might rain, so I’ve put Intermediates on the bins!
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https://i.redd.it/05ei7c38ah2h1.jpeg
The California 3D Printing Situation Updated
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This is interesting. It really does seem like they were correct. The lobby group is just trying to rush things through to get things out there and…
"Breakfast Blocks", the building set I wanted since I was a kid
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Brings me back to my days of stacking these things on diner tables. When I saw the contest on MakerWorld was for a kids toy I knew just want to make…
I can't oversell PETG interface layers
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The hell that removing these supports would have been enough to get me not to print it, even if I tuned them. But with dual nozzles and petg as the…
Microcenter now sells PET-CF! Hopefully more engineering filaments to come. Give PET a try!
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PET is a very good compromise in terms of printability, mechanical properties and price. It can also be annealed. 2A people, you’ll love this. If you…
My 2 Printed Macaws
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i thought i share my 2 3d printed macaws, They look amazing.
Found this super cute printer from 2017. And it‘s just amazing!
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But where is the filament roll? Yeah, it‘s under its print bed! 😄 The M3D Micro was a Kickstarter project in 2017 aiming at being more consumer…
Waterjet orifice blew out prematurely
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Im still really new to operating a water jet but I had replaced the orifice 2 days ago only had about 10 to 15 hours of run time before it stopped…
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I Tested 5 PLA brands (6 spools) across 5 break tests - the price didn't convert into strength. Here's the data.
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I ran a blind break test on six PLA filaments priced between $13 and $60 CAD/kg. Five tests: tensile (dogbone along the print), layer adhesion (dogbone rotated 90°), M3 screw pull-out…
Is this normal?
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I just received a new filament (TPU) from amazon and this is how it arrived. Usually the one ive got (PLA AND PETG) are all straight and nice.. this…
Laptop mount for my monitor stand
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I rarely use my laptop at home since I work on an external monitor, so it was just sliding around the desk and taking up space. I designed and printed…
Are there any cable chains that can bend in 2 directions?
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I am designing a "ammo feed belt" for a toy machine gun model im working on. I need the belt to bend at a 90 degree angle...maybe some sort of radial…
Say hello to my bedroom Klipper project
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I’m building this Klipper printer for quite a while now and currently my problems are skipping in the x axis. Does someone have a better tensioner in…
Wanted an easier way to pour large cartons, so I designed a customizable lattice holder.
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Hello Reddit. I wanted to make handling and pouring large beverage cartons a bit easier for my family, so I designed this lattice-style handle and…
Any cute "sciency" prints out there?
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I need your help. I have gotten myself into a little bit of a pickle with my spouse by purchasing a second printer. She works in a chemistry lab and…
Open-source robot arm picking items from store shelves
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A mobile retail robot using an open-source robot arm to pick items from store shelves. It’s a simple demo, but a nice example of real-world…
Bambu Lab finally kneels down and openly regrets its legal threat
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https://all3dp.com/4/bambu-labs-bind-open-source-license-fight-has-a-new-and-very-serious-opponent/
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SFC to launch a multi-pronged effort against Bambu
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TL;DR: The Software Freedom Conservancy (SFC) has officially launched an investigation and a multi-pronged counter-offensive against Bambu Lab for AGPLv3 license violations and aggressive…
Tried rewinding an old spool of PLA and woke up the next day to this...
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I had a spool of 7-year-old PLA from a defunct Spanish company called BQ. I had to rewind it because the spool did not fit the AMS. Went to bed and…
Petal Pinch - Thumb Opposition Gauge
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TL;DR: I designed a feeler gauge style device to measure the gap between your thumb and fingers (it's an occupational therapy and physiotherapy device…
I’m quite fond of consumer metal 3D printers
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I recently visited a desktop metal 3D printing machine and experienced on-site printing. It took three hours to produce five denture frameworks.
G1 directly controlled by voice commands to generate a wide range of actions in real time (video recorded in a single take, with on-site audio recording)
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From Unitree on 𝕏: [https://x.com/UnitreeRobotics/status/2056674074735354265](https://x.com/UnitreeRobotics/status/2056674074735354265)
Designed and 3D printed a Charizard Joy-Con grip. Really proud of the wing joints and tolerances! 🔥
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Printed on my Bambu Lab with PLA. I spent a lot of time tweaking the 3D model to make sure the Joy-Cons slide in smoothly with that satisfying 'click'…
Monstera Garden HugeForge
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# Link here!: [Monstera Garden](https://makerworld.com/en/models/2821736-monstera-garden#profileId-3143610) First off, thank you for the massive…
A little something I am prototyping...
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If you know what it is before reading this; you nerd. :p So! For the rest of y'all; I am developing a faceting assembly that will be used for the…
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Human beats F.03: F.03: 12,732 packages (2.83 seconds/package) - Aime: 12,924 packages (2.79 seconds/package)
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From Brett Adcock on 𝕏: [https://x.com/adcock\_brett/status/2056211711859003466](https://x.com/adcock_brett/status/2056211711859003466) Maybe, this…
I made a lithophane book lamp out of my favorite childhood comic book.
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https://v.redd.it/3hy68cw99w1h1
BentoBox Dev Gives Up on U1 Snapmaker Due to Air Leaks
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Been following the BentoBox/U1 development...cancelled :([](https://x.com/thrutheframe)Thruththeframe spent months trying to develop a proper BentoBox…
In Euphoria(2026) this feels like a really stupid way to 3d print a key.
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https://i.redd.it/c43j5zu3xt1h1.gif
I built an entirely new 3D printer motion controller as an alternative to Klipper and Marlin with some features that neither have
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https://prunt3d.com/docs/features/
The box of shame and failed projects
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Stuff breaks, prints fail, CAD deceives, the joy that is 3Dprinting. Is it only me or does everyone have a box like it? And what to do with it?
Awesome to see movies releasing officially props
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From the movie: “Project Hail Mary”
Bought a Ender 3 pro for 40 bucks
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It’s my first 3d printer. It seems in perfect condition and it works. Bed is already leveled. Was it a good deal? And what should I do now that I have…
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Bambu Lab allegedly violates AGPL
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https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/josef-prusa-warns-chinese-3d-printing-software-poses-massive-security-risks-bambu-lab-allegedly-violates-agpl-license-with-an-un-auditable-network-bl…
Gliedermaßbanane - a folding banana ruler
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We've all been there. You need a Banana for Scale, but the object you're measuring is an absolute unit. Do you buy a bigger banana? Stack them into a…
Tired of the usual poster?
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I created a project of a poster frame in A3 format, 30x42 cm, 11.7 x 16.5” inches. I created it because I couldn’t find any on the web, they are all…
Last time I printed this Air Raid Alert Map, and now I've forced it to play Bad Apple
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https://v.redd.it/srruryxiio1h1
My buddy is getting knee replacement surgery next week, so I designed him this 'Vintage Upgrade Kit' gag gift.
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https://i.redd.it/fks99j7uuq1h1.png
Would you consider this dexterous hand highly dexterous？
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I saw comments saying the last dexterous hand lacked flexibility. This time we introduce a 21-DOF dexterous hand with tactile perception and…
12kg 3D printed RC tank — first time tracks ran under their own power (build series Ep.1)
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Spent a lot of time designing this — 60cm long, fully 3D printed chassis, dual brushless motors with custom gear reduction, held together with screws…
I designed a DNA model for my biology students
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https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1tfufc5
Special Random Gift
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Hello 3D community! My husband is a 3D printer, and I’m looking for a gift to make him feel special AND support his hobby. So.. hubby has been under a…
After a 2-year journey, my friend and I built 'TARANG' - a real-time Sign Language Translator powered by a Raspberry Pi 5. It uses MediaPipe for hand tracking and runs the ML model completely offline.
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https://v.redd.it/ik3bhu60um1h1
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3D Printed anti-theft fake Bluetooth trackers
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Visible trackers increase the perceived risk for thieves. Since theft relies on speed and anonymity, the sight of a tracker creates instant doubt. Most will simply move on to an easier…
3D Printers in Futurama (2023, 2025 and 2013)
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https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1tewxjw
Tweezers with changeable tips
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We once created a new tweezer system with interchangeable tips. It can be completely 3D printed and offers a lot of possibilities. The tips are fully…
I Made an Insane Batman Vanishing Gadget made with SLA Printed Shell!
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I FINALLY got Comic-Accurate results with this gadget which was printed with some super-tough resins from Formlabs. I love Resin Printing for smooth…
Tips for printing tall skinny objects?
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I've been prototyping a lot of joint holders, essentially just tapered hollow cylinders, and for the most part the auto brim has done just enough to…
3D printed mold, a silicone mold... A chocolate bar!
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That looks like a keyboard. Had never even thought about silicone casting before getting into 3D printing, and I was honestly surprised by how easy it…
3 Robots, 6 Arms ,Perfectly Synchronized Pick-and-Place Automation
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https://v.redd.it/reb5u5xx4j1h1
Unitree Launches World’s First Mass-Produced Manned Mecha GD01
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Unitree just unveiled the GD01 which they are calling the world's first mass produced manned mecha built for civilian use. Here are the actual…
My wife designer her first functional 3D print, an organizer for our Laughing Cow cheeses!!
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https://i.redd.it/twgd63aomi1h1.jpeg
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I tried using filament in a different way
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Had an idea to use filament as it is, without extruding it. Made a shelf to be used in the shower because I didn't want to drill holes into the tiles. The mechanism clamping onto the…
Thought you guys might appreciate this metal dragon I just finished printing. It feels incredible.
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https://i.redd.it/cpskbfekb91h1.jpeg
I made a pair of Maximilian-style vambraces using a new material and finishing process!
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With two jobs, a baby on the way, and ongoing home renovations and I don't have time to meticulously sand my costume armor pieces anymore. In order to…
Quand j'étais petit, je rêvais d'attraper Pikachu. Maintenant, je les imprime presque comme si c'était mon boulot 😂
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https://v.redd.it/cb7j87bwkc1h1
Is this setup good enough for printing ASA/ABS?
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I spend the whole day in the office where the printer is, and I don’t want to get sick from the fumes. The inline fan is set up to create negative…
Finished 0 build.
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So ive been working on this printer for about 2 years on and off. Everything custom i designed and machined/printed myself. Id say it turned out…
I made a lattice bonsai tree
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Testing out some new text to cad and latticing tools! I think it came out pretty nice!
ASA Test - Thought this would help me decide on temps 😂
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https://i.redd.it/e43vv5feyb1h1.jpeg
I created this steam controller stand with integrated charging puck
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https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1tduitv
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Spent a month designing a wind-powered Archimedes screw, until seeing that insane water-powered one last week
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I’m not going to lie, I feel completely crushed. I’ve spent so much time in shapr3d for the last month, obsessing over this. I finally got the…
The remontoir d’égalité, a constant force mechanism
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I made this little gadget while working on a clock project. It’s a constant-force mechanism designed to drive the escapement. This type of mechanism…
Showing my age here but this was one of my favourite games growing up 😅
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https://i.redd.it/x4r8k4kq921h1.jpeg
I have the STL file for this model. I want to make it into a keychain. How can I do that?
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Should I edit the model itself and make a hole fit for the keychain or is there another way ?
I decided to design my own Steam Controller stand that was small and functional rather than some giant controller cradle thing:
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https://v.redd.it/ojsiyag3631h1
Question about selling prices
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Hi everyone! I recently got myself a printer and I have been having a blast with it. I posted some prints and I get asked a few times about selling…
I designed some fridge magnets for you (free download)
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These are modeled by hand, no AI involved! I'm open for suggestions for my next model. What's missing in this maritime fridge magnet series? Manta…
PLA for Coasters
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Has anyone used PLA for coasters? I designed and printed some, and while I liked how they looked, but I think they were a little slippery. Do you guys…
I made a soda can opener for long nails
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I love drinking soda but it's always been so hard for me to open the soda tab with long nails, so I made a soda opener to make it easier and to…
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I accidentally made something cool
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I have a history of getting flat tires, so keep fix-a-flat in my car (don’t have a spare tire). I hate that it rolls around the trunk. Kept in my cup holders for a while, but that’s ugly. So…
I was smart enough to print a poop bucket but not smart enough to pay attention to it
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https://i.redd.it/twp8k7omou0h1.jpeg
I made a kumiko patterned IKEA Skadis-style pegboard for my entryway
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I wasn't satisfied with the aesthetics already out there for store bought or 3D printed Skadis panels, so I designed my own with a kumiko pattern! The…
Patents in 3D Printing and the costs for the community
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Over the past few days, a user here presented a purely mechanical filament changer for the Bambu Lab A1. Not a bad idea in principle. He wants to sell…
Leaking vase print
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For the first time I tried printing a vase. I am using petg and 'non leaking' model. But, as you can see, at the connection of bottom layer and outer…
Louis Rossman plans to use the OrcaSlicer dev takedown to reform the DMCA law in the US
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The video where he tells you about it himself: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Td2OQpLD9ik](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Td2OQpLD9ik) For those…
Missing Center Cap
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Tried printing a replacement center cap cause the original fell off. Unfortunately, pressed print without checking if I had the right source files.
uh oh!
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trainee of 1 month here, (sent tool face to home while loading rod was inside) \[EDIT\] Fanuc Cubic series Oi Mate TD no I did not get fired(yippee)…
How are yall cutting the tube off? Sunlu filament connector
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I used an box cutter but there must be a safer way because im accident prone 🫠
This is where inspection robotics actually becomes useful
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https://v.redd.it/cg3fdelrqx0h1
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All of our new mannequins at work are 3D printed
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Is this even cost efficient?
It's 4am... do you know what your printer is doing?
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https://v.redd.it/z4fkpj57bo0h1
Bambu Lab 3D printers: Never again
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Jeff Geerling summarizes the current Bambu Labs - OrcaSlicer situation and gives his take. TL:DW: see title.
We need more Makers!
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We have over 550 open requests for the 3D printed Toddler Mobility Trainer. Sign up as a maker today and be a hero in your community…
Is this possible on a 3D printer?
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I am trying to make a low cost miniature golf course as a surprise for my son’s 6th birthday. He loves McQueen (and mini golf) and wanted to see if…
I got laid off, so I started making these Topoarts based on my hikes :p
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I take the gpx file, and make it into an art. And you can make wall collage with pictures and botanical art. Hope this works for me, just wanted to…
Are we overusing AI in robotics where simpler solutions would work?
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Ok so I was debugging someone's code last week. They replaced PID loop with neural network. Why?? It was slower, harder to debug, and not even better…
Friend sent me metal part supplier quotes and now I understand why sourcing people lose their minds
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Friend of mine is trying to get some stamped metal parts made in Germany for a furniture project. Nothing super exotic either, mostly brackets…
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I love how even industrial grade 3d printers (people not machines) are essentially the same creatures. Also how do I get rid of those print lines?
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https://v.redd.it/t8eunhloph0h1
I though the Struggle was finally over.
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I love you Shapr3D , but i don't love you enough for $250 a year Guess its back to trying desperately to understand Fusion again.
I know you guys wanted to see the finished dragon so here it is.
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Printed in solid CoCr using a Chamlion NCL-M150 SLM Printer.
Aldi UK
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Only thing I could see, not much cheaper than the other stuff in the centre isle.
Small weekend side project
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Had some fun with a small mini project this weekend. Projects like these are the reason I love 3D printing. Having something go from broken to fixed…
ABS supports are a thing...
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This is my first post in this community and, since I saw that memes are only allowed on Mondays, I created this one yesterday for Instagram…
I Built Disney’s BD-X Star Wars Robot
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Over the past year, I’ve been recreating Disney’s BD-X Star Wars Robot :) it’s hard itself to walk using reinforcement learning in mjlab and then was…
When I was told the party would be Stranger Things-themed the night before it started, 7 hours of printing and an hour and a half of painting...
Score 170 · 9 comments
https://v.redd.it/ducy1t3flj0h1
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New to 3D printing!
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So, like the title says, I’m new to 3D printing. I think I figured out how to set everything up (don’t quote me on that), but I’m a bit worried about branding for new filament. On the side…
Experience with machining aluminium guitars?
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Hi y'all Currently, I'm doing a apprenticeship as a kind of conventional/CNC machinist. I've been playing guitar for quite a time now and I'm thinking…
Wanting to get into the hobby
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So I have extensive experience in 3d printers and want to get into the cnc hobby using primarily aluminum, steel and the occasional titanium. I've…
How to get banned from 3d printing
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Do you want to be banned from 3d printing? Then I suggest printing this very easy print of a Mayan death whistle I found on thingiverse. Don't print…
Where do you even start with robotics? A10-min concept speedrun to answer that question.
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The single most common question I see from people trying to get into robotics is: where do I begin? There's so much to learn and most tutorials assume…
How can i tell if a cutter insert is too used and needs to be changed?
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I know this sounds stupid but im a CNC apprentice and i had to switch a few inserts on a face Mill. But they all looked the same to me but the guy who…
rbot: an open-source AMR simulation stack for ROS 2 Jazzy and Gazebo Harmonic
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We are releasing **rbot**, an open-source Autonomous Mobile Robot simulation stack for **ROS 2 Jazzy** and **Gazebo Harmonic**. The project is built…
Pimp my A1
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So this thing with WAF (wife acceptance factor) can be quite important. We recently moved to a relatively small house at 50sqm, not that I think it's…
How to sand pla prints
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Hey! So basically, I've recently gotten into 3D printing, and I'm having a blast so far. I've gone down the sanding sinkhole, and now I'm curious as…
6040 settings file request
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Dear all, I have a cncest usb 6040 cnc machine fitted with ballscrews. I have managed to loose my manual and set up cd, can someone please send me the…
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Cloud based CAM (e.g. OnShape, Fusion)
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For those that have used Fusion and OnShape for a CNC business which do you prefer and why? I'm planning to start a business of my own in a few years after I have some capital saved up. As…
What CNC Should I get
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Im looking for a new CNC, my old 3018 is getting a bit limited. Im looking for something that can handle wood, acrylic, delrin, aluminum, brass, and…
How to Detect Small object from Far away using Yolov8
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Hi everyone, I’m developing a computer vision system for a project where we need to detect and target specific scale models at fixed distances: **5m…
Face Detection from Blurred Images using CNN – Need guidance & resources[P]
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Hey everyone, I’m working on a project: *Face Detection from Blurred Images using Convolutional Neural Networks*, and I’m trying to understand the…
why I think the "chatgpt era" of AI is already hitting a wall
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ngl, the obsession with just making LLMs bigger and hoping they stop lying to us is getting old. it feels like we’ve reached the limit of what "fancy…
What practical things do you actually use your 3D printer for long term?
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I work in cattle ranching and agricultural drone operations, and I’m interested in getting into 3D printing mainly for functional stuff: \-replacement…
Altmill is having movment issues - missing areas, cutting too deep. (HELP)
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Hi, i have a Altmill 4x4 that seems to be having some problems with its movments. im working on a inlay and it has lots of details. but im noticing it…
Planning to study a Programming in Mechanical course but worried about AI
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Hello there, I've planned study a 2 years Production Programming in Mechanical Manufacturing course in Spain. I've heard about AI in CNC programming…
Industry Standard AI based MV Software
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I'm new to the machine vision field, and I was curious if there is an industry standard AI machine vision software that one can start working with for…
Glavenus 3d printed robot arm
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I’ve made a few posts of my arm while it was still in development, though that account was banned/deleted for unknown reasons. Here is my finished…
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We built a tool that costs a CNC part in under 10 seconds — here's how (free demo)
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If your shop is still pricing RFQs by hand CAM programmer, Excel sheet, back and forth — you know how long it takes. 30-45 minutes per part, easy. 10 RFQs in a day? Half your day gone before…
Turned my Ender 3 into a CNC and built a touch probe for it
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3D printed touch probe doing a center finding routine on a E3CNC, an ender 3 pro based CNC machine. The firmware is Klipper, and the probe works…
Spent 2 months designing this completely modular orchid in blender
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It prints in less than 6 hours The tolerances can be fine tuned directly in the slicer if using different filaments (x-y hole compensation)
Tooling and technics for milling 90° countersunk?
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Hello Mates, what tooling and cam paths do you guys uses for DIN7991 from Ø6 to Ø30 ? https://preview.redd.it/avo0rj8mjxzg1.png?width=542&format=p…
Assistive Robotics Prototype Using Computer Vision
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Hi everyone! I wanted to share an assistive robotics prototype I developed that combines computer vision, robotics, and mixed reality interaction. The…
Reason 651 why I needed a 3d printer. Stackable egg holder
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I was tired of using old egg cartons to house my chicken eggs. We have 30 hens and while we do give away 1/2 of our eggs, we never get the cartons…
Does someone have online resources to learn SLAM for an industrial setting?
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Hi everyone! I’m looking for online resources that focus on Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) within an industrial context. While there are…
Partnered with a CNC shop in St Louis this yr, happy to answer questions
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I work with a company that partnered with an existing CNC shop in St Louis. They picked up some good work pretty quickly after we came on board. Not…
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I can’t tell if this is a dumb or amazing use of my resin printer
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I can’t beleive I never thought to use my resin 3D printer cleanup exposure to make perfect little sheets of resin for projects 🤯 the post processing is a little annoying but otherwise it’s…
AI-Powered Logo & Watermark Detection Suite
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🛡️ Built an AI-powered Logo & Watermark Detection System using YOLOv8 + Streamlit I’ve been experimenting with computer vision pipelines recently…
Diffusion for generating/editing ASTs? [D]
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I’m not a machine learning expert or anything, but I do enjoy learning about how it all works. I’ve noticed that one of the main limitations of LLMs…
Anyone else have an atrocious hiring process at polaris manufacturing?
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After working really hard to get into the hiring process at polaris i went to a nine hour unpaid training and tour of the factory. They did all the…
Lean manufacturing & gut feeling
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My Plant's been adopting Lean Manufacturing/Six-Sigma principles and we've made good progress so far. Engagement is up, health & safety culture…
I learned robot programming on this Cincinnati Milacron T3 in 1984
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Hydraulic power pack is in a soundproofed enclosure next door. Approximately 100 kilo lifting force. My instructor shown for scale. The red railing is…
Failed a Robotics Interview, Here’s What They Asked
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Recently had a technical interview with **Peer Robotics** for a robotics engineering role. Sharing the structure in case it helps others preparing for…
3018 max with an additional 3rd linear rod
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The rods on my 3018 max were 11.9mm instead of 12, and because of that it had a 3-4 mm play on z axis. As a temporary solution tried to fit a 10mm rod…
Assembling my first CNC Gantry machine - Advice
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Hi, I just received my CNC gantry machine disassembled and I’m now trying to assemble it and understand how to get it work. For info, I have been…
PyTorch reproduction of TensorFlow paper underperforms by 4 pp on DermaMNIST , what cross-framework issues should I check? [R]
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I'm reproducing a published paper's hybrid Gabor + CNN architecture in PyTorch. The original implementation is in TensorFlow. My reproduction…
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Need Advice in fine tuning and stabilization phase of the model.
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Hi everyone, I’m currently building a football event detection project focused on detecting actions like passes and shots from match clips using computer vision. I’m self-taught and honestly…
Built an Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) for warehouse automation - from CAD to code.
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Designed the chassis in Fusion 360, exported to URDF, and built the full stack using ROS 2. Stack: Nav2 for navigation & path planning ArUco-based…
Guide: Chatter in Aluminum Milling
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Hello, I wrote this guide to help those struggling with chatter when machining, focuses on aluminum and lower stiffness setups. About me: 15 years ago…
CNC Diamond Drag
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I made this for my son when he finished USMC boot camp in San Diego. The emblem is engraved on a 12" x12" granite tile from Home Depot. The work was…
Newbie with a dream.
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Hey fellas, i am looking at a CNC mill to start manufacturing parts. I am looking at the Langmuir Systems MR-1. I have zero experience and feel this…
Following a target with YOLO26
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A little experiment with this DIY Smart Car 🚗 with Robotic Arm and Edge AI vision. The hardware consists of a dual ESP32-S3 (one for the motor…
85% test accuracy looked fine. Real PCB inspection exposed the actual problem.
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We built an AI-based PCB inspection system and the goal looked simple at first. Capture a board image, detect missing or misaligned components, return…
Is there a noticeable quality difference between entry-level and mid-range CNC plasma tables?
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Seriously considering pulling the trigger on a plasma table, but can't figure out if the price jump to mid-range is actually worth it for a smaller…
is it feasible to 3d print one of these flexible clips without it snapping?
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what kind of filament and printing technique would i need to use?
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Autonomous solar panel installation: Crawler base, robotic arm, suction system, AI vision, and 3D sensors — placing ~30 kg panels with ±1–2 mm precision. At about 1 panel every 30 seconds.
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From RoboHub🤖 on 𝕏: [https://x.com/XRoboHub/status/2051330286190035151](https://x.com/XRoboHub/status/2051330286190035151)
Legislation is coming for us
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This is a piece I just wrote for PC Magazine. It addresses what I think is a Trojan horse designed to throttle additive manufacturing and individual…
First CNC plasma table. Software recommendations
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Hey, so this is my first post sorry if I'm doing it wrong, I'm a hobby machinist and I'm soft launching my new job/business of working on classic…
Completely new to CNC, need some help starting out.
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So I recently discovered some Sherline 4400 CNC lathes tucked away in the shop in my school. I've decided to take on the task of figuring out how to…
Presenting the XR-4 „Rehbar“ („Pioneer“ in Urdu 🇵🇰)
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# XR-4 Rehbar I wanted to showcase a personal project that I had been working on for around a year. As a graduate student in EE and embedded engineer…
Evaluating LLM Spatial Grounding: A 100-City Audit of 7,000+ Restaurant Recommendations vs. Google Places for Ground Truth [R]
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We evaluated the spatial grounding capabilities of ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity (API) by querying 100 US cities and 5 cuisine types. Using the…
I printed a little thing so my office door stops locking itself when people slam it open
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I made the form deeper than the depth of the lock, so the lock just slides into the hole and does not touch the wall. It’s probably the most basic…
CAD to CAM to CNC on a 200mm fixture plate — full chain in one browser tab
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Quick workflow share — designed a fixture/mounting plate end to end in one browser tab. nothing fancy, just wanted to test the full chain on something…
CAD to CAM to CNC on a 200mm fixture plate — full chain in one browser tab
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disclosure up front per rule 7 — I'm part of the team building the CAD/CAM tool in the screenshots. mods, pull it if it crosses the line. quick…
ERP and MES selection for regulated medtech
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Hi all, I’m looking for input from people who have been through ERP/MES selection in regulated medtech. Context: medical device manufacturer…
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PureCutCNC v0.0.3 released
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Pushed a few updates to PureCutCNC this week — version 0.0.3 is out. STL model operations are now in a first usable state — you can import a 3D model and get rough and finish toolpat
Project complete: I machined the bottom plate/nut for my motorcycle brake pedal extender. It has tapered edge faces to mirror the angled bottom of the moto pedal while keeping the bolt vertical at 90°. I also included photos of the fixture I needed to create to mill the bottom side of the extender.
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Original post: [https://www.reddit.com/r/hobbycnc/comments/1sxb252/the\_most\_complex\_part\_ive\_made\_on\_my\_genmitsu/](https://www.reddit.com/r/ho…
Newbie - trying to figure out how to fix this issue with this ring print.
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Hey all, new to FDM, but seasoned in CAD using rhino for god knows how long. Trying to figure out how to fix this issue. Did it first time round, then…
Help choosing a CNC for cutting carbon fiber plates (up to 10 mm)
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Hey everyone, I’m getting into CNC machining and my main goal is to cut carbon fiber plates between 1–10 mm thick (for drone frames and similar…
First ever Inlay for Mother’s Day present
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I completed my first ever inlay on a cutting board for Mother’s Day of her dog. it was done on a altmill 4x4 cnc machine. maple and walnut. pretty…
Wisconsin lost thousands of manufacturing jobs in 2025 - WPR
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A combination of the unpredictability of the Trump administration tariff policy and aging demographics/automation is also part of the recent job…
Why is it only us makers who dislike this stuff
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i found some in the wild, I went to one of the biggest flee markets in the us, I kept seeing these 3d print slop every where and I really don’t…
Just got back into building Computer vision system ,after a 3-month break — still at 100% JSS on Upwork.
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I focus on real-time computer vision where things aren’t perfect — low light, movement, occlusion, and unpredictable environments. Recently worked on…
Is there a notable increase in demand for privacy-preserving AI/ML with the advent of LLMs? [D]
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While browsing through this subreddit, I encountered this [old discussion post ](https://www.reddit.com/r/MachineLearning/comments/i74r2b/discussion_h…
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Wooden cylinder
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Had to use three different machines just to make a simple wooden cylinder. Used Mini metal lathe to make new faceplate for the wood lathe. I had originally used the version that came with…
I made a free parametric clock face designer that exports SVG — laser engraving, 3D printing, CNC, vinyl cutting, waterjet, embroidery, and more
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Hey everyone! I built a browser-based clock face designer that generates clean SVG files you can take straight into your workflow. It's free, no…
I made a free parametric clock face designer that exports SVG — laser engraving, 3D printing, CNC, vinyl cutting, waterjet, embroidery, and more
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Hey everyone! I built a browser-based clock face designer that generates clean SVG files you can take straight into your workflow. It's free, no…
Ufactory Xarm 6 robotic arm, linear motor and accessories for sale
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Ufactory Xarm 6 robotic arm, linear motor and accessories for sale
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Free 48h — Precision STEP files for CNC and 3D printer builders (MGN rails, NEMA motors, ballscrews) — looking for honest feedback
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Hello everybody, I've been building a catalog of high-precision mechanical CAD files verified against official manufacturer datasheets — MGN12 rails…
[Update] Raspberry Pi HAT Air Sensor - Fab and Compensation
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Two weeks ago, I posted [v1 of my air quality Pi HAT](https://www.reddit.com/r/PrintedCircuitBoard/comments/1sq4dkf/review_request_air_quality_raspber…
3D Stigma
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Absolutely heartbroken, I did a pretty big vendor event where I was lectured by the host about not being allowed to have 3D printed items because it’s…
3D-printed Spiny Softshell
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This is probably the biggest/coolest animal model I've developed so far. She's a large female Spiny Softshell turtle with a shell length of 48cm. She…
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Beginner with printing, need settings help
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I just got a 3D printer within the last month and one of the things I want to use it for is to help make signage for my wedding this summer. I’m using Bambu Lab PETG, the green is a…
Machine WiFi cameras
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I don’t want to get the haas camera, had it before at a previous shop but it’s over $1000 for a $100 D-Link with a magnet. We run automation and I’m…
High-Complexity Solo Robotics Major Project - ROS2/SLAM Focus - Low Hardware Budget
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​ Hey guys, entering my final year (Mechanical Engineering) in Hyderabad. I’ve spent the last few years working with ROS, Gazebo, and SLAM…
I made a couple of Nirnroot lamps with sound. PLA for the planter, TPU for the leaves.
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I wanted a Nirnroot plant, from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, to have around just doing the noises and glowing. I designed it, did the electronics and…
Tips for annotation in CVAT for YOLOv11
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I recently joined a team working on a computer vision project for traffic tracking using YOLOv11. Our work flow involves extracting frames from…
Laser tool setter
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Hey all. I'm on a Hermle C400 with a BLUM laser tool setter. Came across a weird issue where it's inaccurately measuring both inserted face mills I…
Converting a MyCobot 280 URDF to a stable USD + articulation setup in Isaac Sim
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A lot of low-cost robots come with URDFs that don’t translate well into simulation, so having a clean USD + articulation setup makes a big difference…
Finally fixed that annoying gap between my monitors!
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I got tired of the constant gap and my monitors never staying flush. Designed this adjustable clip to lock them together once and for all. Just 3D…
Starter machine for someone with dyscalculia?
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Hi there, I’m a hobbyist crafter and had been eyeing 3D printers before finding out about CNC machines. I know they’re not a direct parallel but it…
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I have about a $5,000 budget and I am looking for a personal CNC machine. Any recommendations?
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I am new to the CNC world, and I am looking to get a step in as part of a learning experience for manufacturing. I have some experience manual milling, mostly aluminum, HDPE and the…
How screwed am I on a scale of 1-10?
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For context, I am a college student working part time at a library and I am the youngest person there. Of course, they put me in charge of all the…
Advice needed: How can I improve this design to make it easier to mount to wood? (universal ergonomic footrest)
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**Context:** I am currently in the process of designing an ergonomic foot rest. My idea is that most ergonomic foot rest designs available online are…
Extendible robotic arm
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Here is an extendable robotic arm I developed based on the NASA's Rollable Slit-Tube Boom (STEM) concept. It can extend up to 5 ft. It was redesigned…
Imported a USA map STL, auto-generated toolpaths, and posted G-code with CNC Controller — all in a browser tab
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Built a workflow demo that goes start-to-finish without leaving the browser: Import USA map (STL/ image trace) → Auto feature detection (pockets…
Tried generating CNC toolpaths from a USA map STL in a browser tab — full workflow
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disclosure up front per rule 7 — I'm the founder of the browser tool shown in the clip. mods, if this still crosses the line let me know and I'll pull…
I made a fully parametric 3D printable Jigsaw Puzzle Generator
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Hey guys, I wanted to share a project I've been working on. You can now upload any SVG file into this generator to create your own custom puzzle. You…
I Designed an Open-Source Dual Brushed DC Motor Driver around the RP2350 (4–40V, 6A Peak)
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I’ve been working on a custom dual H-bridge brushed DC motor driver designed to replace those generic off-the-shelf motor modules for complex mobile…
Dax Robotics just unveiled Qiji T1000 — a ton-class robot horse built to carry 1,000 kg / 2,205 lb
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From RoboHub🤖 on 𝕏: [https://x.com/XRoboHub/status/2049902473767473373](https://x.com/XRoboHub/status/2049902473767473373) Commercial video…
Manufacturing confused
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Hi guys I work at FMCG MNC in manufacturing. I am an electrical engineering from tier 1 NIT. It was a leadership course when i joined but i am in…
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Task Management for Toolrooms
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I am a young engineer that is being given the opportunity to assist and lead our machinists that support or manufacturing processes. These machinist do all kinds of things for us, like…
Expectation vs. Reality: 3D printing a Rolling Ball Escapement
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I used Bambu Lab P2S for this print. The filament was Bambu Lab PETG Basic. Bambu Studio was the slicer. Lesson learned the hard way: never ignore…
Printed model started leaking. Is it trash?
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A 3d printed model I ordered started leaking a white milky substance after drilling a hole in it for pinning. I know it is probably un-cured resin…
Macro Kit for iPhone 16 Pro using the telephoto objective - (also a new method for connecting 3d printed parts?)
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I worked on a lens attachment kit for the iPhone 16 Pro for the last several months. Took a lot of time, nerves, filament and some sweat and blood…
So, I have about $7,000 USD that I have to spend on a CNC that ships from the US or Canada. Here’s what I’m about to pull the trigger on - anything better for the price?
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I was gonna add these options: Shapeoko 5.1 Pro CNC Router **(4’ x 4’ size - WITH LEGS INCLUDED OPTION) -** $ 4,150.00 80mm VFD Spindle 220V +$…
my dad wants to drop crazy money on a 3D printing car parts business and i am stressing. advice?
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so my dad has this idea to start a business 3D printing rare and hard to find car parts to sell locally. he wants me to learn the modeling software…
CNC machining service recommendations?
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Hey everyone, I’m looking for CNC machining services and wanted to get some recommendations from people who’ve actually worked with different…
Built an AI that acts like a master machinist… want feedback
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What’s up guys, I’m a CNC machinist and got tired of constantly digging through notes, forums, or guessing on setups—especially on jobs that…
Manufacturing Design Engineers at Apple, Meta, Zipline, Skydio, Google, etc, what do you do? How to get into it?
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Hello, I've noticed this is a job title used in place of "Manufacturing Engineer" at a lot of companies in the Bay Area. What is it that these…
G Code previewer and playground (free to use, no account needed)
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I've got a background in creating CAM software and I've always loved using [NCViewer.com](http://NCViewer.com) for testing. I wanted something that…
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Blendercam/fabex cnc, explain it to me like im 5
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There are some good tutorials but they're overly comprehensive, they all tend to focus on the 20 million options blender provides so much so that the basics get lost... They all meander…
Apartment-built tourbillon... my desktop cnc and i feel personally attacked
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Just saw Shin Ohno’s winning clock for the FP Journe competition. The fact that he’s doing this level of micro-machining on a desktop mill in his…
Haas DS30Y
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Hello everyone i was wondering whats the wasiest way is to disengage the C-Axis on my lathe. I am an apprantice and people at my workplace dont really…
Mitsubishi M70: Can USB Memory be added to Program Call screen?
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Hi everyone, We recently bought a used CNC vertical machining center with a Mitsubishi M70 control. The USB port itself seems to work. In Edit → I/O…
Buying my first mill and could desperately use advice. Is the Sherline 2000 any good or am I headed in the wrong direction?
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Right now I am looking at a Sherline 2000 14" CNC ready mill and kit with the stepper motors and driver #(8770) I already have the software and a…
Advice Needed 3d Printers And Career: Establishing Additive Manufacturing in 3rd World Country
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Hello fellow makers, I am someone that has been fascinated with 3D printing and all forms of manufacturing since 2014. Currently as a 20 year old, I…
Found a clogged Prusa MK3S+ with a lack encloser for $150!!
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I have recently started a little business selling things I make on ebay and etsy. Im still using my prusa MK3 about 5 hours a day for the past year…
Looking to replace my Bridgeport
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I'm in the middle of moving my engineering business and am anticipating another move in 12 months, so I can't justify the costs of riggers and…
How to build a face recognition and unique visitor count system
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As a project, I’m looking to build a face recognition system that counts the number of unique visitors who pass in front of a camera. The camera could…
All3 raises $25M seed to scale AI‑powered construction robotics
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How fast can humanoid robitics and world models get up to speed on construction sites - chaotic, variable, risk, full of people and hazards --- its a…
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What is the scientific value of administering the standard Rorschach test to LLMs when the training data is almost certainly contaminated? (R) + [D]
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A recent paper published in *JMIR Mental Health* (Csigó & Cserey, 2026) caught my attention. The researchers administered the 10 standard Rorschach inkblot cards to three multimodal LLMs…
Our vendor pipeline was basically 2 trade shows a year. spent months fixing that
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Had a client tell me paid ads dont work for industrial B2B. this was maybe 4 months ago. equipment supplier, been around 22 years, every new account…
Wood prototype with internal T-slot; 5 axis needed or redesign?
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Hi everyone, I'm working on a wood product prototype and have hit a manufacturing limitation that I'm hoping to get input on. I already have a full…
HP Prime calculator, an assistant for calculating machining modes on a CNC machine.
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Hi! Since I have a CNC machine, it's impossible to work on it without a reference book or a calculator for calculating machining modes for different…
The level of detail you can get with a standard 3D printer still blows my mind. My latest city model prints.
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I've been working on these 3D topographic city maps for a while. These are Kraków, Warsaw, Wrocław, and Rawicz. It’s all printed in white PLA to get…
Best approach for extracting lot ID and expiration date from pharmaceutical packaging images?
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Hi everyone! I’m working on a computer vision coursework project where I need to detect and reliably extract the lot/batch ID and expiration date…
Full 2027 Opel Astra production process filmed inside the Rüsselsheim factory
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I had exclusive access to the Opel Rüsselsheim plant and filmed the full production process of the new Opel Astra — press shop, body shop, paint shop…
Most SMT lines I have seen don’t really rely on full inspection is that actually normal?
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Not sure if this is just the environments I’ve been around, but full inspection (especially X-ray on every board) doesn’t seem that common. Most…
3-axis CNC router: Z-axis slowly creeps “up” about 0.8mm every ~218,000 lines of G-code
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I’m troubleshooting a CNC router where the Z-axis slowly ends up higher than commanded during long 2.5D relief carving jobs. **Setup:** Mach3, HC…
Need help checking/revising my design
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I have been working on a design for a cnc for the past year. Now im nearing the final stages of putting all research into a design. Since Im working…
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Seeking an Independent Professional Recommendation Letter from a U.S.-Based Manufacturing / CNC Engineer (NIW Case)
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Hello everyone, I am a CNC programming professional preparing a U.S. National Interest Waiver (NIW) immigration petition in the field of advanced semiconductor manufacturing. I am seeking a…
I 3D printed a shadow box to display my 1st 3D printers main board. The ole ender 3 pro spirit lives on!
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It's the 8bit melzi board from my first printer, the OG Ender 3 pro. I learned a LOT from troubleshooting and upgrading that machine. So it only felt…
First Look at the Scrap 1: Desktop Metal Printing for Under $10K
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[https://all3dp.com/4/first-look-at-the-scrap-1-desktop-metal-printing-for-under-10k/](https://all3dp.com/4/first-look-at-the-scrap-1-desktop-metal-pr…
Looking for support
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Hey guys, Next month I am starting my own CNC Machine shop and I am looking for some customers ahead of my startup which I have few but I am posting…
3d printed studio light, 100w COB, 95+ CRI
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Recently made this studio light using mostly leftover parts from previously abandoned projects. Basically just a power supply + 100w COB led + CPU…
[Update] Enclosure progress for my home built CNC mill
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Making progress on the enclosure for my mill from my last post! The goal was a flood coolant capable enclosure. Somehow this ended up being one of the…
Noctua says "feel free" to 3D print your own Noctua fans after releasing public CAD models online
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How do you test AI agents in production? The unpredictability is overwhelming.[D]
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I’ve been in QA for almost a decade. My mental model for quality was always: given input X, assert output Y. Now I’m on a team that’s shipping an…
New to CNC mold design (rubber parts) — how do I go from CAD to production-ready?
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Hey everyone, Apologies in advance if posts like this get repetitive here, I know a lot of you are very experienced and I really respect the level of…
Superiority complexes in the 3d printing community
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Some of you guys really need to get your egos in check. I'm getting discouraged from the hobby because it's filled with people who are Better Than You…
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My parents bought me my first 3D printer as a birthday gift
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(Price is in Canadian Dollars.) I've been interested in 3D designs and printing for a while now, and my parents were nice enough to get me this Bambu Lab A1 for my birthday. This model is on…
I have designed 70 Benchy flags from every continent on Earth
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**Some Benchys** with horizontal or vertical stripes **are easy prints** with only few filament changes. However, **some other Benchys** require…
Mastercam Masso post, what exactly do I need to find and change?
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Hey I have the MP master 4th axis post at the moment and I was wondering if I'd be better off just finding a generic fanuc with a 4th axis and…
Is it possible to become a CNC operator in the UK without a relevant degree?
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Hi everyone, I’m interested in working as a CNC operator in the UK, but I don’t have formal education in machining or engineering. For context, I’ve…
Because of Malicious actors, i can no longer update my Featured Model with over 7k Downloads on Makerworld
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A year ago i uploaded my Blender Addon TrailPrint3D to Makerworld. It got selected as a Featured Model, over 7k downloads, 1k boosts. Seeing hundreds…
Industrial Services vs Manufacturing Businesses
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BG: I was recently laid off and instead of going back, I'm looking at acquiring a small manufacturing business. I come across both manufacturing and…
Recommendations for learning CNC
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Hey all, just asking to see if anybody knows any free courses I can take for machining. Or any good YouTubers. I’m just trying to better myself as a…
Made a 3020 wireless with a Pi 4B
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Didn't want to buy a wifi card for the 3020, had a cheap touchscreen, pi 4 and old security camera laying around. Decided to hook up to cnc.js and…
Advice on a starter CNC Mill
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I have a few project where I want to machine stainless steel, aluminium and the occasional brass parts and I am looking for a CNC mill to do this. I…
After laying off 10,000 workers for AI, Meta installed tracking software on remaining employees’ work computers to log mouse movements, clicks, keystrokes, and screenshots, using the data to train their AI replacements.
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One of the most egregious 'everything-will-be-OK' arguments that repeatedly gets trotted out about our future when AI & robotics can do most work…
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How to Train AI Models for Robotic Arms (SO-101 Tutorial & ACT Training)
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For beginners wanting to get started with the SO-101 arm, I found that there are a *lot* of hurdles to jump through. From the current documentation, while a great resource for those with…
Hi all how u all find the customer?
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I am not show off my machine just let u all know how many machine I have I am based in Malaysia JB, the factory are my uncles. Machine: 7 cnc milling…
How u find your long term customer
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Hi everyone, I’d like to ask sincerely — how do you guys find and secure new customers steadily? I’m not here to show off our equipment. I just want…
What are the most common challenges in CNC turning for beginners?
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I’ve been learning more about CNC turning recently and wanted to understand the practical side of it from experienced people. From what I’ve seen…
I built a small CAM app for use directly on the shop floor (looking for feedback)
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Hi, I’ve been working on a simple CAM app for Android that I wanted to use myself in the shop something fast, offline, and without needing a laptop…
Desktop cementitious print by vibration, milestone reached (vcp voron r9.3)
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vibration cementitious printing (vcp). Desktop scale 3d printing of cement-based/non-Newtonian materials (e.g., cement paste, mortar, concrete) using…
So I thought my 3D printer was gaslighting me when the slicer said this was going to work. I guess not.
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So I printed an ABS model I threw together to put a fan on a 1u supermicro heatsink. I was not expecting anything but spaghetti as it didn't even try…
Seeking CNC Milling Partner for Ongoing Fabrication Projects
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I'm looking to connect with skilled local machinists to partner on some upcoming fabrication work. We are currently looking for a reliable CNC milling…
How to deal with rebuttal character limit for long reviews? [D]
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First time submitting to an AI conference here. How do you deal with the situation where a reviewer gives you a long list of review comments, but you…
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Robotics Meetup in PCMC, Pune – Discussions + Live Demos (25 April)
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Hi everyone, We’re organizing a **Robotics Conference Meetup** in PCMC for people interested in robotics, automation, and hardware. This is a **community-driven meetup** focused on practical…
CNC Reccomendation
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Hi, looking to get a CNC Mill for light use. Looking to machine 12in x 6in x 1in 6061 aluminum. My budget is 15k. Any recommendations on a machine…
Use of AI/ML in manufacturing
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Hey Folks, I am in USA and worked in the manufacturing industry for 5 years in roles related to quality engineering, automation and digital…
Help with 3018 CNC router machine/ Ayuda con router CNC 3018
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Hi everyone, this is my first time posting here. I'm a mechatronics engineering student, and I work with a CNC 3018 router. A few days ago, while…
We put an acoustic camera on a robot dog for gas leak detection – what else should we do with it?
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Hi r/robotics, We’re the team from Hertzinno, and we develop industrial acoustic cameras (real-time sound visualization). Recently we’ve been…
Don't throw away old smartwatches! 3D printed a custom housing to turn one into a Digital Shift Knob. ♻️🕹️
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Hey everyone, first time posting here! I wanted to share my most complex functional print yet for my Project Car. I took an old TicWatch Pro 3 and…
How useful has Claude Code been for you?
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Hey everyone, I've been building autonomous drones with a monocular camera and have been trying to make good use out of Claude Code for my software…
I keep breaking bits, what am I doing wrong?
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Bought a cnc a few months ago, I'm cutting pine only, but I've broken like 6 bits already. Yesterday I broke a 1/8 flat end mill bit (upcut). I used…
DharmaOCR: Open-Source Specialized SLM (3B) + Cost–Performance Benchmark against LLMs and other open-sourced models [R]
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Hey everyone, we just open-sourced DharmaOCR on Hugging Face. Models and datasets are all public, free to use and experiment with. We also published…
How accurate is your production history?
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Alcohol manufacturer here in NZ, day-to-day records are usually fine, but audit prep and stocktakes are where things get stressful. There’s always a…
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How to program weird angles lines cnc haas lathe.
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I’m attempting to create a lathe program to turn this part. The issue is I can’t find a good way in my textbook or online to do the angle and length seen in the first image. I’ve been…
Aluminum Gear Housing CNC Machining, Long Tool Deep Wall Cut
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Aluminum gear housing, deep wall cut, long reach endmill. The coolant is doing its job, but the tool length is the part I’d worry about. Long stickout…
What’s a realistic hourly rate for 4-axis CNC milling?
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I’ve been looking into CNC machining costs and trying to get a realistic hourly rate for a 4-axis CNC milling machine. Based on what I’ve found so…
I built LumaChords: a classical CV pipeline that turns piano tutorial videos into MIDI and notation, open-source
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Hi, I built LumaChords, an open-source classical CV pipeline that converts Synthesia-style piano tutorial videos into MIDI, MEI, and synchronized…
What are you doing to improve robotics and automation in your professional life?
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Hello! I’m new to this sub, so hopefully this is a discussion topic that is okay with the moderation rules on this sub. I’ve been working…
I designed a foldable horse racing board game you can 3D print (perfect for travel)
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Made a foldable horse racing board game you can 3D print. It packs flat, is easy to carry, and is perfect for travel or camping. No supports required…
Anyone know any reputable CNC shops that can handle medium to high volume?
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Hey guys, so I've been doing a ton of looking around online, and on here, trying to put my feelers out for some reputable CNC shops that can handle…
Why CNC parts look simple in CAD but become complicated in real machining
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I’ve been noticing a pattern where parts that seem pretty straightforward in CAD end up being more involved once you think about how they’re actually…
E Stop keeps triggering
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Hi I am using Mach 3 to control a 3 axis mill. The automatic E-stop keeps showing as being triggered on the screen. It’s very random how this happens…
New Kickstarter CNC Lathe Opinions
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This just launched on Kickstarter and it would actually be perfect for some stuff I make but am interested in opinions and also how likely people…
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What’s a fair hourly rate in Ohio? (10 yrs experience, mix of wood + metal machining)
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What's a fair hourly rate in Ohio? (10 yrs experience, mix of wood + metal machini... Hey everyone, I've got a review coming up and I'm trying to get a realistic idea of what I should be…
Webcast Auction of Complete Deep-Hole - Precision Drilling Shop - 5/6 @ 10AM ET
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|XACT SPEC Industries, LLC - Chagrin Falls, OH - Complete Precision Gun Drilling Shop| |:-| |NO ON-SITE BIDDING| |Extremely Rare Offering Of Complete…
Desktop CNC machine for learning CNC/CAM?
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I've been toying with the idea of getting into CNC for a while now. I've built several (voron) 3d printers and I use them daily and they are fantastic…
How cheap can you get
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Note: this is not meant to be a serious post just a discussion and pure hypothetical on the most you can get out of your money and how far you can…
Simple NC file viewer in the browser (DSTV / G-code)
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I’ve been working on a project involving NC files (mostly DSTV / steel), and I needed a faster way to inspect them without opening CAD tools — and…
Generating fabrication-ready parts for LED signs from SVG (CNC + 3D print workflow)
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https://preview.redd.it/8yk2ryml5vwg1.png?width=1593&format=png&auto=webp&s=805543e83ec735142cd2cb3b71b2de595085f3cc I've been working on…
Life hack for “painting” metallic finishes on black filament….EYE SHADOW
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I couldn’t find the perfect paint color for my Sleep Token Espera mask but I had the perfect eyeshadow color. I figured if u could use them for…
Need some help with firing up a Haas VF1
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Hello there, I am a lab technician at a university's design school. Another department has a VF1 that has been dormant for many years at this point…
Best budget cnc for metal
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So I would like a budget cnc milling machine for metal work, mainly aluminium but also preferably steel. My budget is £3000. I’ve been looking at the…
Looking for a job for new machine.
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I recently came up on a Shopbot PRS5 Alpha 4'x8' machine at an auction for a steal (no atc). Still in the crate. Kind of an impulse buy. I have zero…
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Process improvement
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Hi all, I’m a CNC machinist (3-axis milling mostly but some 4 and 5 axis too with some turning thrown, nearly 20 years experience, mostly aerospace background). I’m looking to test an idea…
Under Water Leak Detection
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I am working on a University project to detect leaks during a hydro test. Components (2x2x2m) are submerged in a tank and pressurised. I need some way…
Help building logic for the following tasks involving warehouse risks.
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Hi all. I am working on an industrial project that involves a series of tasks. As the title suggests, I need help in building logic for the following…
five iterations of a 3D-printed coin-flipping mechanism -> from cardboard to 60cm across PETG print
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v0 was cardboard and a solenoid. v1 was a basic printed housing. By v3 I'd designed an iris-blade mechanism (inspired by camera aperture blades) to…
Teaser for the Auto Job Scheduler in the new ERP system im Developing.
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Takes into account Machine Capacity, Machine Capability (Can this Operation run on a Lathe or a Mill?), and If there are Qualified Trained Employees…
Filming CNC — how do you deal with focus + coolant on the lens?
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I’ve been trying to film some CNC machining (mostly aluminum, some stainless), but I keep struggling with keeping the tool in focus and also dealing…
Negative parts don't translate to other slicers (Bambu / MW)
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I was today years old when I figured this out. If you create a file with negative parts in Bambu Studio and upload it onto MW, when others download it…
Genmitsu 3020 Pro Ultra
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Lol what have I done lol, just ordered the Autospin T1 for my 3020 Pro Ultra. Ordered for few reasons... #1 and biggest reason was for the fact of the…
Apprentice needs advice on milling strategy & workholding (DMU 50, steel 1.2085)
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Hi everyone, I’m an apprentice (mechatronics / automation) and I’d really appreciate some advice from more experienced machinists. I need to machine a…
My attempt to Convince r/CNC That Im not Building AI Slop and Actually want to help Small Shops like my own.
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We have 0 funding, There are only 3 of us. We run out of my Garage. I use this for my Own shop. Its hard enough finding work to keep Spindles turning…
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Machining with a Robotic Arm
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I am working on a project to do some machining with a robot arm. I have a ufactory lite6 and want to try and machine some Styrofoam or something similarly easy into a shape, and also…
Printed and painted test for potential bronze casting
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Hello 👋 first post here Thought I would share my project and am curious if anyone may have any advice / experience on casting bronze using a 3d…
Haas Chip and Foam Management Fix
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Hey all! One thing that I found after a couple years of running haas mills now is that the chip management sucks… for that reason I have designed the…