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Use a negative radius to put text on the inside of a circle. Use a positive radius to put it around the outside. DeskEngrave is a free Windows program that makes it easy to add engraving to your parts if you have a CNC mill, router or similar machine. It will create text using Continue reading DeskEngrave
This is a quick review of DeltaCAD, an inexpensive and easy-to-use 2D CAD program with a short learning curve. I highly recommend it, unless you need to design and draw complex parts or make 3D drawings. If you’ve been looking for a simple CAD program then invest a few minutes and take Continue reading Review: DeltaCAD
Ken Gracey built this Christmas gift for his dad from plans for the NAMES finger engine. The engine was originally intended to be made on a manual lathe and mill but Ken made his version with CNC equipment. You can download his CAD drawings if you would like to do the same. Continue reading Free Plans: Finger Engine I unexpectedly bought a CNC mini-mill a couple of weeks ago and since then I’ve been trying to learn about CAD and CAM software. It came with the very popular Mach 3 controller program and that will be enough to get me started cutting metal. But my understanding is that sooner or later I’m going Continue reading CAD & CAM Software |
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