Intro to CNC: FoxAlien 3018-SE Review and Setup (A GREAT Beginner CNC Machine!)

3D printing is an additive manufacturing process and has become one of the most popular ways for makers to create objects at home! However subtractive manufacturing methods are another great way to make parts out of wood, aluminum, and more!

One of the most popular methods of subtractive manufacturing is CNC Machining, where steppers motors are used to move a cutter through a raw block of material to create an object!

But how does CNC work and exactly how is it different from 3D printing? In this episode, we take a look at an intro to CNC Machining with help from the FoxAlien 3018-SE, a hobby CNC machine for your office!

Get your own FoxAlien 3018-SE here: https://amzn.to/3qHDtc1
FoxAlien 300W CNC upgrade kit to cut aluminum: https://amzn.to/2NrJM5e
FoxAlien Offline Controller: https://amzn.to/3sOQp1x
FoxAlien Vise: https://amzn.to/3c3QloK
Other Accessories: https://amzn.to/3sMsOPi

Is 3D printing more your thing? Here are some of the machines I use:
Ender 5 (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/2V4JQro​
Lotmaxx SC-10 (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/36vk052​
JGMAKER/JGAURORA A5S (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/2Zzgc1C​
Elegoo Mars (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/2pzLBky​
Elegoo Mars Pro (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/3bKqAWT​
Elegoo Mars (Amazon DE): https://amzn.to/2Xb1Qlc​
Elegoo Mars Pro (Amazon DE): https://amzn.to/2LH1aPo​
ECubMaker TOY DIY 4-in-1 (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/3bWzj8h



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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:33 Assembly and Setup
2:49 First Cuts
5:57 Outro

SOURCES:
"3D Printing TimeLapse / OctoLapse Compilation On The Creality Ender 3 3D Printer" WildRoseBuilds: https://youtu.be/TkRLT93FXYo
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"Vroom - Faster Resin 3D Printing - How To" Uncle Jessy: https://youtu.be/RvWiN33tHU8
"Extreme Fast Milling Machiens in Action - DATRON CNC Machines" Amazing Tube: https://youtu.be/osqX7iQEnuI
"Crash Course in Milling: Chapter 8 - Choosing & Using Endmills, by Glacern Machine Tools" GlacernMachineTools: https://youtu.be/HfIaISnqHOk
"How to Drill a Hole in Metal (1/4" Steel)" Bailey Line Road: https://youtu.be/H_ohtEiTZmQ
"This is just a brilliant decision!!!" HandCraft: https://youtu.be/ZQzfCwyFwIU
"K40/Chinese CO2 laser cutter/engraver buyer's guide" Teaching Tech: https://youtu.be/Gc_1jDVRKEQ
"5-Axis Machined Flywheel Cages for a Nerf Rapidstrike - #145" Winston Moy: https://youtu.be/9IahkLQJPb4
"Custom License Plate // How-To | I Like To Make Stuff" I Like To Make Stuff: https://youtu.be/eNZsthufBJ8
"3018 CNC from Banggood.com (budget cnc 3018)" DIY TECH BROS: https://youtu.be/QvRrXMr3Fdg
"The Cheapest CNC Milling Machine" bitluni: https://youtu.be/bUkX3iwr2iE
"Best Sub $400 Desktop CNC 2020? The FoxAlien 3018-SE V2." ModBot: https://youtu.be/rAsG_LyIeSU
"CNC Cigar Box Guitar (Diddley Bow) - Super Make Something Episode 3" Super Make Something: https://youtu.be/p9k3MXgv7Bs
"X-Carve Christmas Ornament" The Garage: https://youtu.be/836329kJMIw
"CNC router making a fabulous $450 carving of the Mona Lisa." Roger Webb: https://youtu.be/SEvJrT3ll_Y
"$7 DIY 3D Printed CNC Dust Skirt" thehardwareguy: https://youtu.be/y-9Ngl9_G3E

MUSIC:
"Fake Fan" - StreamBeats by Harris Heller (https://youtu.be/V4g0E8od_hc)

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