Guides: Metals (Fabrication &amp; Mechanical): CNC &amp; 3D Printing

Websites

3D Printer - City of Armadale Library Armadale Library has a FlashForge Guider 2s available for members of our community to access and use to print 3D objects.
Introduction to CNC Machining CNC machining is the most widely used subtractive manufacturing technology. In CNC, material is removed from a solid block using a variety of cutting tools to produce a part based on a CAD model. Both metals and plastics can be machined with CNC.
Thingiverse Maker Bot patterns

Online Videos

17 Incredible 3D Printed Objects From beautiful and unbelievable instruments that actually work to even things like an incredible 3D printed pizza made by NASA!
Computer Numerical Control Part of SME's Fundamental Manufacturing Processes Video Series, this program explains the basics of computer numerical control (CNC) by featuring segments on CNC principles and CNC programming.
Cutting Tool Geometries Lathe and Mill SME Fundamental manufacturing processes - cutting tool geometries
Hydraulics & Pneumatics OneSteel 2008 'C' Shift
Hydrophytes - 4D Printing Hydrophytes are futuristic aquatic plants created with multi-material 3D printing. They are part of a master's research project focussed on designing and choreographing movement through 4D printing. The film is true to life with no effects created in post-production.
Introduction to CNC Mill Programming In this video you will learn the Cartesian Coordinate System and how it helps you find CNC coordinates.
Khan Academy - CNC & 3D Videos Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. We tackle math, science, computing, history, art history, economics, and more, including K-14 and test preparation (SAT, Praxis, LSAT) content. We focus on skill mastery to help learners establish strong foundations, so there's no limit to what they can learn next!
Teacher Tube - 3D Printing Videos TeacherTube officially launched on March 6, 2007. Our goal is to provide an online community for sharing instructional videos. We seek to fill a need for a more educationally focused, safe venue for teachers, schools, and home learners. It is a site to provide anytime, anywhere professional development with teachers teaching teachers. As well, it is a site where teachers can post videos designed for students to view in order to learn a concept or skill.
What is 3D Printing and How Does it Work? 3D printing is changing the way we produce objects, from tools and toys, to food, and even body parts. It's a tech revolution taking place in homes across the world. But how does it work exactly, and what makes it so efficient? Mashable explains the basics of 3D printing technology.
What is CNC Machining and How Does it Work/ Conversion: For all our non-U.S. friends, 1 Thou is equal to .0254 mm.

Books in the Library

Machining and CNC Technology Updated coverage of MasterCam X-4 Machining and CNC Technology, by Michael Fitzpatrick, provides the most up-to-date approach to machine tool technology available, with its integrated coverage of manual and CNC-based equipment. Part 1 presents the basic modern integrated manufacturing. Part 2 shows students how to safely set up and run manually operated machines. Part 3 deals with the goal of transferring manual skills to the CNC systsystem Part 4 covers advanced and advancing technologies...

Programming of CNC Machines Pt. 1. CNC basics -- Pt. 2. CNC machine operation -- Pt. 3. Programming CNC turning centers -- Pt. 4. Programming CNC machining centers -- Pt. 5. Computer aided design -- Pt. 6. Computer aided manufacturing from solid models -- Pt. 7. Mazatrol conversational programming.