Mastering CNC and Digital Fabrication II : From Curiosity to Competency in 200+ Questions about CNC Routing, Laser, Plasma, Waterjet, 3D Printing, and Welding
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Published by I3ds International Corporation, 2026
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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Mastering CNC and Digital Fabrication II: Building Real-World Expertise Through 200+ Essential Questions on CNC Routing, Laser, Plasma, Waterjet, 3D Printing, and WeldingPaperback - January 8, 2026By Mr. Jonathan Cantin (Author)Edited by Mr. Albert CantinRelated to Mastering CNC & Digital FabricationThe 200-Question Knowledge Companion for Routers, Lasers, Plasma, Waterjet, 3D Printing, Welding, and Hybrid WorkflowsThe questions you ask at midnight.The answers that keep your shop running the next day.You already know how to run your machines.Now you need to understand why they behave the way they do, and how to correct them when they don't.This is not a beginner CNC book.This volume is designed as a practical companion to Mastering CNC and Digital Fabrication, written for professionals working in real production environments, including shop owners, operators, fabricators, engineers, and advanced makers.At this stage, the challenges are operational:These issues cost time, material, and margin, and the root cause is often unclear.What Makes This Book DifferentMost CNC resources focus on procedures.This book focuses on:The content is structured in a practical Q&A format, allowing you to quickly identify issues and apply solutions in a working environment.You will learn to:No filler. No unnecessary theory.The focus is on applied knowledge that improves results.Built From 200 Real-World CNC Problems and SolutionsThis book is based on 200 carefully selected, shop-tested questions drawn from real fabrication scenarios.Each section addresses the types of issues that arise once machines are in regular use, where small adjustments can have significant impact on quality, efficiency, and cost.It functions as a troubleshooting reference, setup and optimization guide, and ongoing shop-floor companion.Inside You Will LearnContent is organized by process:CNC Routers (30)Tool geometry, vibration control, spoilboards, vacuum workholding, tramming, nesting, aluminum routing, dust management, jigs, retrofitsWaterjet (30)Kerf control, abrasive management, taper compensation, pump maintenance, micro-cutting, composites, environmental considerations3D Printing (30)Layer strength, enclosures, warping, multi-material workflows, firmware, production optimizationPlasma (30)Arc voltage, consumables, dross reduction, gas selection, table configurations, precision improvementsLaser (30)Optics selection, engraving control, beam alignment, acrylic finishing, rotary systems, emerging technologiesWelding (30)Joint preparation, filler selection, distortion control, automation, inspection standardsHybrid Workflows (20)Integrating CNC, plasma, laser, waterjet, welding, and additive processes into cohesive production systemsIncludes reference charts and troubleshooting indexes for quick access.Who This Book Is ForBook 1 and Book 2Mastering CNC and Digital Fabrication introduces the processes.This volume focuses on improving outcomes within those processes.This is not theoretical instruction.This is practical production knowledge.…
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- Title
- Mastering CNC and Digital Fabrication II : From Curiosity to Competency in 200+ Questions about CNC Routing, Laser, Plasma, Waterjet, 3D Printing, and Welding
- Author
- Jonathan Cantin
- Publisher
- I3ds International Corporation
- Publication year
- 2026
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- English
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- 1896369545
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- 9781896369549
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- Book 2 of 3: Mastering CNC & Digital Fabrication
The questions you ask at midnight.
The answers that save your shop at sunrise.
You already know how to run your machines.
Now you need to understand why they behave the way they do… and how to fix them when they don’t.
This is not another beginner CNC book.
This is the missing companion to Mastering CNC and Digital Fabrication, built for real-world makers, shop owners, fabricators, and engineers who are already running machines, breaking tools, pushing materials, and trying to get consistent, reliable results.
Because this is where things get expensive.
Scrap.
Chatter.
Burning.
Broken tools.
Bad finishes.
And the worst part?
Not knowing why it happened.
What Makes This Book Different
Most CNC books teach what to do.
This book teaches:
- Why it works
- Why it fails
- And how to fix it fast
Every section is built in a practical Q&A format so you can:
• Diagnose cut quality problems before they ruin parts
• Tune feeds, speeds, stepover, and tool geometry with confidence
• Reduce scrap, chatter, burn, and broken tools
• Improve accuracy, surface finish, and production speed
• Build reliable hybrid workflows across multiple machines
• Make smarter upgrade and investment decisions
No filler. No theory padding.
Just answers that save time, material, and frustration.
Built From 200 Real-World CNC Problems and Solutions
Inside are 200 carefully selected, shop-proven questions that target the exact problems, tuning decisions, and workflow challenges that show up once you move beyond hobby-level cutting.
This book is your:
- Troubleshooting bench mate
- Setup checklist
- “Why did it do that?” decoder
- Production-grade knowledge amplifier
Inside You Will Learn
This volume delivers 200 deep-dive, shop-tested questions organized by machine type:
CNC Routers (30) – tool geometry, vibration, spoilboards, vacuum workholding, tramming, nesting, aluminum routing, dust control, jigs, retrofits
Waterjet (30) – kerf control, abrasive tuning, taper compensation, pump maintenance, micro-cutting, composites, environmental handling
3D Printing (30) – layer strength, enclosures, warping, multi-material strategy, firmware upgrades, production optimization
Plasma (30) – arc voltage, consumables, dross control, gas selection, water tables, precision upgrades
Laser (30) – focal length, engraving depth, beam alignment, acrylic edge finish, rotary systems, emerging tech
Welding (30) – joint prep, filler selection, distortion control, automated welding, inspection standards
Hybrid Workflows (20) – combining CNC, plasma, laser, waterjet, welding, and 3D printing into efficient production systems
Plus reference charts and troubleshooting indexes.
Who This Book Is For
• CNC shop owners and operators
• Makers and digital fabricators
• Production managers and engineers
• Furniture, signage, and metal shops
Book 1 vs Book 2
Book 1 gets you cutting.
Book 2 stops you from wasting time, material, and tools.
This is not theory.
This is production knowledge.
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