Reddit: what’s trending in manufacturing communities.
A dedicated Reddit tab for shop-floor questions, maker debates, tooling threads, and operator chatter that is moving through manufacturing communities right now.
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May 11, 2026 
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.
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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?
Score 1116 · 370 comments
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.
Score 766 · 56 comments
Printed in solid CoCr using a Chamlion NCL-M150 SLM Printer.
Aldi UK
Score 181 · 75 comments
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...
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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.
Score 362 · 24 comments
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
Score 557 · 73 comments
(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
Score 356 · 60 comments
**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?
Score 1 · 3 comments
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
Score 1395 · 39 comments
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.
Score 8074 · 436 comments
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?
Score 10 · 10 comments
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.
Score 260 · 28 comments
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…
10 community posts
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?
Score 10 · 10 comments
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…
10 community posts
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?
Score 1 · 0 comments
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)
Score 332 · 18 comments
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?
Score 10 · 36 comments
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…
10 community posts
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
Score 6 · 6 comments
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…
10 community posts
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?
Score 1 · 0 comments
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)
Score 195 · 39 comments
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
Score 1 · 0 comments
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
Score 70 · 4 comments
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
Score 4 · 2 comments
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…