Location
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
This space reflects on the craft of machining—where precision comes not from adding, but from carefully taking away. Subtractive manufacturing transforms raw blocks of wood, metal, or plastic into purposeful designs through cutting, milling, routing, and turning. It is a practice rooted in tradition yet alive with innovation, balancing strength and delicacy as each pass of the tool uncovers the shape imagined. Here, we honor the quiet discipline of working with resistance, the patience of refinement, and the enduring beauty of objects revealed through subtraction.
Combine the versatility of desktop FDM 3D printing with the razor-sharp accuracy of CNC machining. This step-by-step guide walks you through designing, printing, and then routing printed parts to achieve tight tolerances and glass-smooth finishes.
Discover a step-by-step approach to combining resin-based SLA printing with desktop CNC milling to achieve ultra-smooth surfaces, tight tolerances, and professional-grade prototypes. This guide covers essential hardware, software settings, post-processing techniques, and precision finishing strategies aimed at curious makers and small workshops.
Discover how to merge high-resolution SLA resin printing with CNC milling to achieve parts that blend intricate detail and smooth, machined surfaces. This hands-on guide walks through modeling, printing, post-processing, and the CNC setup needed to refine critical features.
Discover how to combine the fine detail of resin-based 3D printing with the precision of CNC micro-milling for flawless surface finishes and functional features. This guide walks you through model prep, printing settings, post-curing, micro-milling, and quality checks to help you achieve professional-grade parts at your desktop.
Discover a step-by-step guide that combines FDM 3D printing with CNC finishing to achieve parts with both complex geometry and tight tolerances. Learn how to design, print, and machine features for prototypes, fixtures, and functional components with industrial-grade precision.
Discover a step-by-step workflow for combining desktop FDM 3D printing with CNC routing to achieve functional parts and jigs with sub-millimeter precision. Learn how the right nozzle, slicer settings, and end mill can transform rough prints into finished components ready for assembly.
Discover a hands-on workflow that fuses desktop resin 3D printing with CNC milling to elevate surface finish and tolerance on your parts. Learn how to prep, print, clean, and mill SLA models using micro end mills and essential tooling for crisp edges, flat mounting faces, and functional fits.
Dive into a step-by-step exploration of SLA (Stereolithography) additive manufacturing paired with CNC micro-milling to achieve high-detail polymer parts. Learn resin selection, print orientation, post-curing best practices, and micro end mill finishing techniques that elevate your first prototype to production-ready hardware.
Discover how to fuse the precision of SLA resin 3D printing with the power of CNC milling to produce parts that marry fine detail with structural accuracy. This guide walks you through materials, machine setup, post-processing, and finishing steps-complete with tips on selecting specialized end mills and router bits to take your prototypes from concept to polished reality.
Discover how stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing can be paired with desktop CNC finishing to achieve smooth, precise prototypes straight from your workshop. This step-by-step guide covers resin selection, slicer settings, post-processing, and end mill techniques to refine surfaces and unlock hybrid additive-subtractive workflows.
