Hobby CNC machining and resin casting (2015)

Summary

Hobby CNC machining and resin casting A guide for getting top-notch results with benchtop CNC mills and modern polymers Copyright (C) 2013, 2014, 2015 by Michal Zalewski (lcamtuf@coredump.cx) Click here to view the entire guide as a single page. Table of contents A quick overview of what this guide has to offer to DIYers looking for a CNC mill - and to those who have already settled on low-cost 3D printing or any other rapid prototyping technology out there. Pointers for selecting a low-cost, hobbyist-friendly CNC mill, stocking up on tools, and keeping the whole setup in great condition for many years to come. Tips for finding the right CAD and CAM software - plus a quick but in-depth tutorial on three-dimensional modeling. Advanced, workshop-safe methods of producing durable, high-performance parts of almost any kind - from tough rubbers to bullet-stopping composites. Advice on how to build a library of prefabricated components for all sorts of electromechanical work. A no-nonsense primer on mechanical engineering, gear design, and power transmission layouts. The sort of things you probably need to know to avoid setting yourself on fire.