For those of you interested in computer aided manufacturing, our CNC workstation now has a license for Cut2D by Vectric. It is really well designed and easy to use software for converting vector art into tool paths. A really nice feature is that it will give you a real-time 3D preview of your cutting path so you will have a pretty good idea of how it’s going to look before you even turn the machine on.

Visit Cut2D’s resource site for tutorials on gettings started, profile and pocket machining etc, so now you have no excuse for not getting a studio membership and building that 18th century automaton you always wanted.

We also have installed the latest version of Mach3, which allows for user profiles- meaning that you can tweak your settings ’til the cows come home without causing everyone else’s workflow to go wonky.