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The future of manufacturing depends on the next generation being excited about making things. Here is how one STEM program in Nevada is future proofing their program with their i2R CNC. We took a moment to get to know the...

When I first started using a CNC, I saw no useful distinction between choosing material or machine bed touch off. It wasn't until I started making multi-piece cuts that I realized that setting is the difference between perfectly precise and unusable.Lets...

If you've ever wanted to add some intricate elements of designs to your CNC projects, but don't have the know how to create one from scratch, i2R is here to teach you the easy solution of image bitmapping. Image bitmapping...

Inspired by the Ghost Board longboards, we at i2R CNC decided to design and create a 9"x41" longboard made from an acrylic base. To elevate this project, we challenged ourselves to include a non-angular wooden inlay. Screw holes were also...

We used Oramask 813 from Oracal which you can get on Amazon. It is great for CNC as it doesn't tear up and get shredded  vs using just regular painters tape. After applying the masking, it was a simple set up...

You can switch from machining wood to soft metals like copper on you i2R CNC. Here is a quick overview on how to make a COVID key out of copper on your CNC.

Check out our featured article on All3dp.com  New York-based company i2R CNCs has been telling us all about its plans to help America recover after a gruelling 2020. Under the grip of the pandemic, how can a CNC manufacturer help...

  Since its inception, CNC (Computer Numerical Control) technology expedited the production of complex shapes and components. This technology greatly improved the speed and accuracy in cutting our materials and lowered the need for mundane and repetitive tasks. This meant the...

In case you missed our live webinar of CNC Made Simple with Fine Woodworking, watch below! We demonstrated the robust features and components of the i2R CNC and give an overview of the setup and installation. If you ever wanted to...

Make your first 3D CNC project here. Get to cutting this 3D Stormtrooper skull with i2R CNC in 4 simple steps. We made this out of walnut, you can too!

Here are 7 quick tips on how to improve your CNC machining finishes on plastics like acrylic.