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I. Concept "I have something I want to design"[edit]

No one can help you decide what to make, but this article can show you a couple ways to go about making it.


II. CAD - "2D or 3D?"[edit]

2D/3D CNC - Subtractive Manufacturing
  • Shape - If it can be designed with flat pieces.
  • Shape - If it can be cut in 3D using the CNC router. (3 axis)
  • Size - If it is big.
  • Detail - Low resolution
  • Construction Material requirements.
3D Printed - Additive Manufacturing
  • Shape - design makes it impossible to CNC
  • Size - Ususally small things are easier to 3D Print
  • Detail - High Detail

And sometimes the answer is both. To design some parts to be CNC cut out, and some parts to be 3D Printed.


Here are some example workflows for each. (note, not all these links work, yet)


III. CAM / Slicer "Convert My Design to GCODE"[edit]


IV. Manufacture "3D Print or 2D Cut"[edit]