A Tinkerer's Guide to CNC Basics

Table of Contents

1. The What and Why of CNC
2. Setting Up and Configuring the 3018 CNC Machine
3. Understanding Material Properties before Making the First Cut
4. Making the First Cut
5. Full CNC Workflow with Different Materials
6. Upgrading Your CNC Machine
7. Enclosures
8. Project: Building a CNC Laser Cutter and a Plotter
9. Project: Building Your Own 4th Axis
10. Project: Adding a Laser to the 3018
11. Building a More Capable CNC Machine
12. Future Projects and Going Bigger and Better