What would *you* make with a CNC machine? (Also please be sure to like this video and share it on social media!)

Thanks for your review and suggestions. I will try our best to make a tutorial about how to generate the gcode in our manual. That is a pretty good idea.

I just assembled mine and look forward to using it. I have some experience generating STL files in Fusion 360 for 3D printing but have never done any CAM.

Where do I plug in the offline controller?

I'm looking at fox Allen and sainsmart genmitsu 3018 for my first machine but want to upgrade it to use a dremel. How do you like this so far

@SuperMakeSomething

3 жыл бұрын

So far it’s been great! I think with the upgraded V2 hardware it will be even better. Would be very interested to see how that version handles aluminum! I still think that the dedicated controller and enclosure make it better than other 3018 machines I have seen.

You said it took 4 hours to make that, would you say it is safe to leave the room during those 4 hours or no?

What would be needed for the 2.5D carving of the example? I am an absolute beginner.

@SuperMakeSomething

3 жыл бұрын

The machine can do it, but you would need software that can generate the G-Code. The two options I know of are MeshCAM and Fusion360, the latter of which is free. It should be possible to use G-Code generated by Fusion360 to control this machine, but it’s necessary to use the right processing/export options to generate the G-Code. Hopefully FoxAlien will be able to provide some insight on this soon, but I will also be sure to report back if I figure it out!

@KnooBill

3 жыл бұрын

@@SuperMakeSomething I see thank you!

@thelittlevans4217

Жыл бұрын

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@thelittlevans4217

Жыл бұрын

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Did you ever see if this can mill aluminum or other soft metals?

@SuperMakeSomething

3 жыл бұрын

This is a bit of a tricky question, since I received the V1 version of this machine, which doesn’t have the updated gantry to increase stiffness. However, this upgrade is now standard on the machines sold today. I have seen a few videos online where the 3018-SE is used to cut aluminum, but believe this was done with the V2. The V1 would have a tough time at one reasonable speed, but you should be okay if you pick up a V2.

Have you experimented more with 2.5D programming?

@SuperMakeSomething

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately not yet, but I still plan to in the future!

Will this work making fishing lures out of cnc metal?

@SuperMakeSomething

2 жыл бұрын

The upgraded version of the machine with the bigger spindle should work!

That’s nuts!

Can it mill parts I am still a little confused

@SuperMakeSomething

3 жыл бұрын

The V1 of the machine can do wood and plastics. V2 (which is the only version currently available) should be able to mill aluminum with the 300W spindle upgrade.

Can I make custom name plate jewelry with this machine? I’m totally lost 🥺😩

@thelittlevans4217

Жыл бұрын

me too

Alex, I enjoyed your review and would like to contact you as to what I am looking for. Do you have contact info?

@SuperMakeSomething

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Please check the “About” section on the channel page!

4 HOURS?

@SuperMakeSomething

3 жыл бұрын

Was about that much time, though I definitely took my time. V2 of the machine which is currently being sold is already partially assembled, so it should be much faster.

@quattrocity9620

3 жыл бұрын

@@SuperMakeSomething I think he meant it took 4 hours to cut the part. I'm guessing this can't mill aluminum... Edit: I paused the video to comment right before you answered that.

@SuperMakeSomething

3 жыл бұрын

Ah right that makes more sense that the question was about the cutting time. 😅 Since I did not have much time with the machine yet, I used settings that were very conservative. Likely it could be pushed to be a bit more and be fine. From my understanding, the V2 machine is a bit more rigid because it is designed to accommodate a 300W spindle upgrade, so I think that cut time could be cut down even further.

"if you want to outgrow it and cut other things like aluminum" as if 1) you didn't just state it could machine aluminum two seconds ago and 2) I'm not gonna mod that sumbitch to machine aluminum.

@SuperMakeSomething

Жыл бұрын

I believe you are referring to 1:58 where I talk about engraving letters. The machine is able to engrave letters into aluminum with engraving bits, but engraving is a very light pass versus something like cutting, which requires higher machine and spindle rigidity.