Various resources on CNC and RP
Links with information on CNC machining and Rapid Prototyping
We supply these links to assist all (potential) DeskProto users in selecting their optimal system configuration. Next to that we trust that these links on CNC milling will prove to be a useful source of information for many others as well. For each listing we absolutely do not pretend any completeness: many more suppliers of valuable products do exist. So do not feel offended not to be listed: please feel free to email any updates, suggestions and/or remarks to webmaster@deskproto.comDisclaimer: we are not responsible in case any information is invalid, missing or otherwise false.
1. Resource pages and forums
| www.additive3d.com | Caste Island's "Worldwide Guide to Rapid Prototyping" |
| www.cncci.com | CNC Concepts: CNC training |
| www.cnccookbook.com | Software and Information for CNC machinists |
| www.cnczone.com | CNC Zone: discussion forum targeting home CNC machinists. |
| www.design-engine.com | On-line resource for all aspects of design |
| www.ganoksin.com | Information, technical data, galleries on gems and jewelry |
| www.additive3d.com/category/rpml | Rapid Prototyping mailing list |
| www.wohlersassociates.com | Wohlers Associates: the ultimate RP resource |
2. Organizations
| www.modelmakers.org | Association of Professional Model Makers |
| www.idsa.org | Industrial Designers Society of America |
| www.sme.org | Society of Manufacturing Engineers. Over 70,000 members in 70 countries. Includes a special group on Rapid Prototyping (SME/RPA). |
| www.ntma.org | National Tooling and Machining Association. |
3. Magazines
| www.tctmagazine.com | Time Compression Technologies Magazine |
| www.core77.com | CORE77.com: on-line design magazine |
| www.mmsonline.com | Modern Machine Shop Online |
| www.insidewoodworking.com | On-line magazine for woodworking, including a section on CNC machining. |
4. Books
| www.wohlersassociates.com | "RP State of the Industry": yearly worldwide progress report by Terry Wohlers. |
| www.amazon.com | "Serious Play: How the worlds best companies simulate to innovate" by Michael Schrage. Clearly explains why models are needed for successful innovation. ISBN 0875848141. |
| www.amazon.com | "Models and Prototypes" by Yoshiharu Shimizu et al. Modelmaking textbook, ISBN 4766106172. |
| www.amazon.com | "Professional Model Making : A Handbook of Techniques and Materials for Architects and Designers" by Norman Trudeau. Modelmaking textbook, ISBN 0823040984. |
| www.amazon.com | "Product Design Models" by R. Lucci and P. Orlandini. Modelmaking textbook, ISBN 0442206542. |
5. Utility software
| www.actify.com | Actify: software for visualisation and analysis. |
| www.micromouse.ca | Accu Trans 3D from Micromouse Productions: lowcost 3D file conversion software. |
| www.kandusoftware.com | CADMOVER conversion software |
| www.deskartes.com | Deskartes STL check and repair software |
| imagetostl.com | IMAGEtoSTL offers various online conversion tools and viewers |
| www.materialise.com | Materialise STL check and repair software |
| www.meshlab.net | Meshlab: free (open source) software to edit 3D polygon meshes |
| meshmixer.com | Meshmixer, by Autodesk. Free software to prepare STL data for 3D printing |
| www.autodesk.com | NetFabb STL utility software, now sold by Autodesk. |
| www.solidview.com | Solidview: viewer for many 3D formats |
6. Files and Formats
| www.fabbers.com | The STL file format, from the book 'Automated Fabrication' by Marshall Burns |
| www.opengl.org | OpenGL - High Performance 2D/3D Graphics |