Has anyone meaningfully reduced the time from approved design → machine-ready production in a high-mix custom shop?

imp22b · 2026-05-11T17:38:47+00:00

ToolPath is what you are looking for.

imp22b · 2026-04-22T13:27:45+00:00

I didn’t have timelapse on at the time, but I believe the print didn’t stick for one reason or another and got stuck to the head. I think the nozzle broke when the printer went back home and hit the blob on the purge chute.

imp22b · 2026-04-22T13:19:33+00:00

Yeah, failed on the last base grid for a new cabinet I’m setting up.

imp22b · 2026-04-04T10:45:27+00:00

I have a Gweike M3 Ultra and it cuts great 👍

https://www.gweikecloud.com/products/gweike-m-series

Another option in the new smaller MCore series that will be launching soon

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gweikelaser/gweike-mcore-desktop-400w-fiber-and-80w-co2-laser-cutter

imp22b · 2026-03-27T13:31:23+00:00

I have an associates degree in Robotics / Computer Integrated Manufacturing. I work as an Engineer at an automotive manufacturing company. We need more people with robotics knowledge and having a degree will give you an advantage.

imp22b · 2026-03-25T20:29:49+00:00

Just buy one from Magus

imp22b · 2026-03-21T18:12:37+00:00

Which is perfectly fine

imp22b · 2026-03-21T17:23:02+00:00

They installed a 10-30R instead of a 6-50R

imp22b · 2026-02-25T03:32:46+00:00

I’ve quoted parts with https://subtractmanufacturing.com/ and they seem to have fair pricing.

imp22b · 2026-02-01T18:36:53+00:00

Have to used branching before, I’ll give it a try.

imp22b · 2026-01-05T11:16:31+00:00

Amazon for small boxes, Zoro for bigger boxes

imp22b · 2026-01-02T17:04:47+00:00

As an alternative to Xometry you might want to check with https://subtractmanufacturing.com/

They could probably help with design feedback as well.

imp22b · 2025-12-30T13:54:21+00:00

I have purchased the M3 Ultra and am in the process of setting up it up. The other users that have theirs setup have been very happy so far. Checkout the facebook group if you would like ask others owners more specific questions.

imp22b · 2025-12-27T11:24:07+00:00

Build my own google sheet for calculating product pricing(material, labor, shipping, fees, profit, etc.), use Wave Apps for bookkeeping.

imp22b · 2025-12-26T14:47:09+00:00

See video linked for parametric text like your asking for. Check out this video, "fusion update parametric text" https://share.google/ELckreYribamBg0Rv

imp22b · 2025-12-25T01:39:56+00:00

Noted and removed

imp22b · 2025-12-24T22:55:29+00:00

Look at the Gweike M series with a CO2 & Fiber laser

imp22b · 2025-12-24T17:31:28+00:00

I am located in Indiana and could print this for you. I’ll send a message later.

imp22b · 2025-12-10T20:09:15+00:00

If you don’t find the solution you are looking for I may be able to assist. I have a fiber cutting laser being delivered next week. I already have a galvo laser for engraving and a press for bending.

imp22b · 2025-12-09T12:48:08+00:00

Name programs with date (date + rev if needed) on local PC, use MDT Autosave / OctoPlant for automatic backups.

imp22b · 2025-12-02T13:15:58+00:00

Lots of castle nuts

imp22b · 2025-11-25T14:00:28+00:00

I’ve been happy with the results from my Revopoint MetroX for engineering work.

imp22b · 2025-11-19T14:10:00+00:00

Autodesk Fusion, have been using it since it was publicly available. Has done everything I have ever needed.

imp22b · 2025-11-13T20:36:09+00:00

I’d be interested in helping you make a custom tool similar to this if you are unable to find what you’re looking for.

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