CNC Machines

This cluster focuses on discussions about CNC machines, including routers, mills, lasers, their software like CAD/CAM and g-code generation, comparisons, hobbyist builds, and practical uses.

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mixmax Aug 4, 2009 View on HN

CNC machines are your friend :-)

neogodless Jan 23, 2026 View on HN

It's more like a CNC router...

shash May 12, 2021 View on HN

Question for anyone familiar with this: which CNCs work well with this?

My diy CNC mill says hi. Making anything cool?

jhart99 Jun 11, 2019 View on HN

Out of curiosity, what cnc machine are you using?

Stronico Jan 19, 2021 View on HN

I've always wondered if I was the only one on HN interested in cnc machines

jonhohle Feb 27, 2014 View on HN

Which could be done with a CNC mill.

flyinglizard Sep 21, 2025 View on HN

This is being AI’d as well: https://limitlesscnc.ai/

huytersd Jan 27, 2024 View on HN

What’s the problem with just using existing CAD/CAM software and gcode?

sharemywin Jul 31, 2017 View on HN

How does this compare to a metal CNC machine? Cost and Speed?