Thread: Where to start

Originally Posted by MBUMIK

Hi to all

i am looking at buying a 3D Tek, XYZ Carve, but i have no idea where to start learning about the software required to make the objects i wish to cut out

the things i would like to make are molds for resin casting, leather stamps out of MDPE plastic and some signs out of wood

i am generally a quick learner and self taught in everything else i make and do, but i am at a loss of where to start

any help would be very much appreciated

MIK

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Try Autodesk Fusion360 for your CAD/CAM software, Mach3 for your CNC controller software.

There are a bunch of x-carve / shapeoko videos on youtube where people show their workflow process - they might give you some ideas of software others use.

Inkscape seems popular on the free side of things.

Vectric Aspire software is expensive, but really easy to use.