Are you thinking of joining the CNC community? What can you expect from Carbide 3D in terms of assistance and education? Get started here with our welcome.

What does "CNC" even mean?? Computer Numeric Control is what you are getting into. How did it develop? How do the machines operate? Is it accessible to normal people? Is it complicated? What will it make?

Get to know the basics of CNC. Terms (Nomenclature) are an important piece of learning CNC. We'll also take you through the parts of a machine.

Everyone can learn CNC. Patience and a willingness to push through the education process are key. Carbide 3D will be your supportive partner along the CNC journey. With our education, machine technology and people we will get you making terrific projects.

There are things to learn to have success with CNC. Carbide 3D is dedicated to providing you a variety of avenues down which to learn the nuts, bolts and art of CNC. Whether you are a visual learner, reader or have a specific question that needs technical help, we are here to get you "winning" with your machine. Building your knowledge base and resource library is important to us.

Let's give you a good basis for understanding endmills. Types you're likely to utilize early and how they work. This info will give you enough understanding to begin confidently cutting materials on your CNC.

What are the different types of machine motion? What can I expect my machine to do to perform certain operations and follow my commands? Answers and definitions of 2D, 2.5D and 3D machining are waiting for you in this lecture.

Carbide 3D provides everything you need to get started making things. Zero third-party products or services are required. Get familiar with Carbide Create and Carbide Motion, our CAD and CAM software that's included with every Carbide 3D machine. You can download it today, for free, and get familiar even before you order a machine.

There are many sources, surrounding Carbide 3D, for problem solving, design ideas, clarifications, answers and ideas. Carbide 3D offers Best in the Industry support and resources for its machines and universe of products.

How does a typical project come together? What steps are there in the process? How can I get art into my project? Answers to this and more information on getting started with your CNC projects. Get in the game by watching this lecture.

Whatever the reason you are looking to get into CNC or already made the leap, playing is beneficial to your development as an operator, designer and maker of unique objects. Playing around to see where the design and creation process takes you will allow space for new ideas, better products and new efficient methods. Make "making something for the sole purpose of making something" part of your regular routine. You'll be better for it.