Welcome to the Urban CNC tutorial on using Inkscape to turn any image into a file that can be used to create code for CNC machining. This tutorial will show how to go from a picture to a vector graphic ready for engraving, inlay CNC carving, laser etching, etc. The techniques shown here work for […]
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Improve tracing by adjusting contrast, reduce colours, etc. This tutorial will show you a few tricks using Gimp which make it easier and faster to trace images with Inkscape. Full tutorial coming soon!
Step by Step How-To for Engraving / V-Carving in Fusion 360. Setup, Tools, Tool Paths Complete tutorial coming soon!
Welcome to the Urban CNC Router Build Log. If you want to learn about the components that make up a CNC router or you are thinking about designing or building your own DIY CNC router this guide will help. Building a DIY CNC router is no simple task but, for me, the hardest part was […]
Urban CNC has been working on V-Carved wood inlays. The benefits of using a v-cut versus straight profile cut is it eliminated the glue gaps between the plug and the pocket. Full tutorial coming soon!
Check out our photo gallery showing a quick overview of the router build. This is the first prototype build. Once testing is done we plan on designing a production version. This machine is intended to provide professional CNC performance while fitting into a standard garage. No dedicated shop required! Read Our CNC Router Build Log […]
Urban CNC offers custom CNC Routing Services. We are fully equipped to generate g-code and produce high quality components. We focus on achieving the best cutting quality by using a precise router and best performing cutting tools because we don’t enjoy sanding and deburring. We have a high precision CNC router capable of machining softwood, […]
Compact dust boot design. Reduced brush area required less airflow to remove dust.
Simple work holding clamps to get you started. Make from scrap plywood and 1/4-20 fasteners.