Although it’s not for the faint of heart, it is possible to cut small quantities of stainless steel (alloys like 303) on the Shapeoko. Here’s one such example.
“Sports Train Wheel” file for reference only: https://a360.co/2MHMGyI
Learn more about our lines of Desktop CNC machines at carbide3d.com
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Although it’s not for the faint of heart, it is possible to cut small quantities of stainless steel (alloys like 303) on the Shapeoko. Here’s one such example. “Sports Train Wheel” file for reference only: https://a360.co/2MHMGyI Learn more about our lines of Desktop CNC machines at carbide3d.com source
February 6, 2023
Will Cast Iron machine? That is the question.
Tools shown:
#120-Z
1/8″ ZrN coated
Demonstrated on the Shapeoko Pro
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Will Cast Iron machine? That is the question. Tools shown: #120-Z 1/8″ ZrN coated Demonstrated on the Shapeoko Pro source
January 19, 2023
Sterling silver is a versatile jewelry metal that can be used in a variety of applications. In today’s video I’ll go over how I made a simple disc charm with an eagle engraving using Carbide Create and the Nomad CNC.
Learn more about our lines of Desktop CNC machines at carbide3d.com
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Sterling silver is a versatile jewelry metal that can be used in a variety of applications. In today’s video I’ll go over how I made a simple disc charm with an eagle engraving using Carbide Create and the Nomad CNC. Learn more about our lines of Desktop CNC machines at carbide3d.com source
January 15, 2023
In this video, we’ll learn how to machine corrugated plastic.
Speeds and Feeds Reference:
24,000 RPM
100 Inches Per Minute Feedrate (~2500 mm/min)
Cut in One Pass
Use Tabs If Possible
Types of Cutters Tested:
1/8″ Upcut – Carbide3D #102 ( https://shop.carbide3d.com/collections/cutters/products/102-125-flat-cutter )
1/8″ Downcut – Amana #46200-K ( https://shop.carbide3d.com/collections/cutters/products/amana-ams-119-cnc-3-pc-starter-pack-for-shapeoko )
1/8″ Compression – “eBay Special” (Honestly, as long as it’s new and sharp, it will do fine.)
Check out our line of desktop CNC milling machines and accessories at shop.carbide3d.com
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In this video, we’ll learn how to machine corrugated plastic. Speeds and Feeds Reference: 24,000 RPM 100 Inches Per Minute Feedrate (~2500 mm/min) Cut in One Pass Use Tabs If Possible Types of Cutters Tested: 1/8″ Upcut – Carbide3D #102 ( https://shop.carbide3d.com/collections/cutters/products/102-125-flat-cutter ) 1/8″ Downcut – Amana #46200-K ( https://shop.carbide3d.com/collections/cutters/products/amana-ams-119-cnc-3-pc-starter-pack-for-shapeoko ) 1/8″ Compression – “eBay Special” (Honestly, as long as
December 14, 2022
Keep your stock captive with the brand new Tiger Claw clamps, by Carbide 3D. These steel clamps produce crushing side load to grip your workpiece and keep it locked down.
Tiger Claw Clamps in the Carbide3D store: https://shop.carbide3d.com/collections/workholding/products/tiger-claw-clamps?variant=31628957712445
And if you’re curious about the Corner Square you saw: https://shop.carbide3d.com/collections/workholding/products/carbide-corner-square-guides?variant=31487905988669
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Keep your stock captive with the brand new Tiger Claw clamps, by Carbide 3D. These steel clamps produce crushing side load to grip your workpiece and keep it locked down. Tiger Claw Clamps in the Carbide3D store: https://shop.carbide3d.com/collections/workholding/products/tiger-claw-clamps?variant=31628957712445 And if you’re curious about the Corner Square you saw: https://shop.carbide3d.com/collections/workholding/products/carbide-corner-square-guides?variant=31487905988669 source
December 5, 2022
Add Air Assist to your Shapeoko 4, Pro, or HDM (https://carbide3d.com/shapeoko). Air Assist keeps debris away from your cutters, extending their life and reliability. This guide gives you a complete parts list as well as install instructions and part files for you to install air on your own machine. Especially if you are cutting metal on a regular basis, this upgrade is something you’ll definitely want to install.
Required Hardware for Install at Z-Axis:
Z+ (stock Z-Axis) – 2x – M5x25mm / 2x – M6x12mm
HDZ – 2x – M5x25mm / 2x – M6x12mm
HDM – 1x – M5/35mm
Download the Install Blocks here: https://cutrocket.com/p/627af85eec594/
Part Links:
Air Block: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071DXGGP4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Air Regulator: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005JDKY68/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hose Fittings: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074SXBJQP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s02?ie=UTF8&th=1
8mm Air Hose: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078HWTCC5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
Press Fit 8mm Connectors: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B098QMJHWP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
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Add Air Assist to your Shapeoko 4, Pro, or HDM (https://carbide3d.com/shapeoko). Air Assist keeps debris away from your cutters, extending their life and reliability. This guide gives you a complete parts list as well as install instructions and part files for you to install air on your own machine. Especially if you are cutting metal on a regular basis, this
