So you bit the bullet and have a new CNC machine. It’s all dialed in and ready to go, but what now?
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CNC (computer numeric control) machines have been around much longer than 3D printers, the first coming out in the 1960s. These are machines that use a computer to move a spinning drill bit to systematically remove material. CNC manufacturing is subtractive, which is the opposite of 3D printing, an additive process.
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As for 3D printing, there are many sites offering 3D models and STL files for CNC machining. The question is, which should you use? Read on for our favorites! CNC milling can even be used for tough metals. (Source: lvcnc.com ) While compiling the […]
Case Study: How PepsiCo achieved 96% cost savings on tooling with 3D Printing Technology
Above: PepsiCo food, snack, and beverage product line-up/Source: PepsiCo PepsiCo turned to tooling with 3D printing...
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