Combine CNC Milling and 3D Printing

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Combine milling and 3D printing to get the best of both worlds. In this project I design a portable monitor stand by milling a piece of 2" x 4" and then 3D printing an insert that gives me the perfect screen angle. I use Autodesk Fusion 360 to design the model and Fusion CAM to develop the tool paths for CNC milling. I'm using the Nomad 883 Pro CNC mill.

[@DCDLaserCNC]

Nice project! I like that you combined the use of 3D Printing with CNC Routing. Thank you for sharing the tutorial portion in Fusion 360 as well.

[@DesktopMakes]

Thanks, I love combining the different tools to create one project and hope to do more of that in future videos.

[@jlauzon2]

Your channel is one of my favorites in the 3d printing genre because you're practical and concise.

[@drpipe]

Finally someone making a project that has a purpose...not a makers coin ! Great video like the combination of skills you have and are willing to share. Didn't know that trick with q to reduce the size ..all I have to do is remember it ! Look forward to more vids thanks for sharing.

[@tmuka]

Thanks for the cool video! Is it possible to change the wood grain direction appearance to match the actual stock?

[@SharkyMoto]

as for milling itself, try using the metric system for your cut calculations, not only are you finding more people sharing their settings in metric, but it also is much easier to calculate with. as for the spindle power, try using a smaller endmill, 6mm is big for cnc routers already, if you are using a 3-4mm single flute endmill, you greatly reduce cutting forces and you can make the most out if a fast spinning spindle.

[@SharkyMoto]

despite it beeing a design aspect (wich i really like), you could do this with a 3-axis machine no problem, just tilt the workpiece at the angle you want the tablet to rest in the stand and mill the slot. that would work perfectly fine as i said if you intend leaving the plastic insert out. the benefit of the plastic insert would be, that you can adapt more models and play with the angle - and the mix of materials looks great. i think using dark wood and a brass insert would also look really classy and pretty nice!

[@markustube]

Excellent Vlad! I recently built an MPCNC, so I'm learning CNC as well. Been coming up with project ideas that will use both technologies, so was really happy to see this video. And kudos to you for using Fusion's CAM workspace! I've wanted to use it (as Fusion is my design tool of choice), but man it's a [powerful and complex] beast! Hoping for some tutorials from you on that topic in the future.

[@RVJimD]

Very interesting, I like the combination of milling and printing. Jim

[@DesktopMakes]

Thanks Jim. I'm looking forward to creating more projects that combine the two. It really opens up the creativity door when you have access to both.

[@mcpojack]

Great video. I have a 3D printer, CNC and laser engraver/cutter so I am looking forward to your videos that will start using them in your future projects. Keep up the good work!!

[@adambergendorff2702]

with the combination of the 2, you will soon be out of control! another great video,Thank You

[@DesktopMakes]

Thanks Adam. Yes, looking forward to being out of control!

[@mubafaw]

Practical and concise. Thanks 👍

[@burbagewoodcraft4681]

Would recommend getting a surfacing bit instead of a 1/4 inch piece for flattening the top. But great job. 👍🏼

[@poruatokin]

This is good as a simple example of the design concept, however it would have been much easier to just set the wood block on an angle before cutting the slot. Job done.

[@DesktopMakes]

Good point. I actually did think of this solution but at the end of the day I liked the look of combining both materials and this seemed like a good intro project to get started with milling.

[@spiritcore1]

Cool! I wish you'll get into milling and then can make videos about it. It's complicated than I thought...

[@DesktopMakes]

Yes there's definitely a steep learning curve with milling but very rewarding once you get the hang of it. I'm still learning and looking forward to making more milling projects.

[@pmsilvei]

Why didn't you tilt the stock? No 3d printer needed if you did that. And... Bottom of the monitor would sit properly. 😉 Looks good though 😁

[@DesktopMakes]

Yeah but then I would have had no reason to 3D print a solution.

[@pmsilvei]

@@DesktopMakes Ahahh ok! Was just sharing an idea 🙂

[@GeryS.]

Why now in inches? You were always a millimeter guy, and that was gooooood!

[@DesktopMakes]

I'm still a millimeters guy. However, every CAM tutorial that I was able to find all work in inches so it's more work for me to try to convert while trying to learn. It is a pain because I still model in millimeters but when I move into the CAM environment I have to remember to change units to inches.

[@GeryS.]

Desktop Makes I see! I can recommend lars christensen's tutorial for cam every friday! But i don't know if he uses mm or in... i don't use cam. kzbin.info

[@Duraltia]

1. You could have propped the piece up at an angle using either 3D printed or milled wedges to enable the _impossible_ cut. 2. With the front and back of the inlays inside surface at an angle, why didn't you also angle the bottom one? imgur.com/kouMpNr.jpg

[@armwrestling_nerd]

fix a dust colkection shroud/boot

[@matthewrossilini5808]

Can't cut that on a 3 axis?! Lolol just put the block and plastic insert on your table at the angle you would like. In other words, square up the slot (or the uncut slot that is) with the spindle.