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Carbide 3D

We make the Nomad 3 Desktop CNC mill and the Shapeoko line of CNC Routers

05/18/2026

How strong is the frame of the Shapeoko 5.1 Pro?
Pretty dang strong.

With thick-walled aluminum cross-members going under our original Hybrid Table, and heavy gauge sheet metal legs, the Shapeoko can support heavy workpiece like wooden slabs without a problem.

And because the legs are powder coated steel, you can drill and bolt on whatever accessories you want to it, like a shelf. Or stick on magnetic hooks or mounts for accessories. It's an incredibly strong and versatile platform for anything you want to make.

05/14/2026

A quick test cut of acrylic (PMMA) on our new Nomad 4 desktop CNC mill. Acrylic (specifically cast acrylic, not extruded) cuts extremely cleanly as long as you use good speeds and feeds. Go too slow and you'll melt the material and gum up the endmill.

In this test we used our no. 102 1/8" endmill, no. 501 PCB engraver, and no. 301 90 degree V-bit.

04/29/2026

CNC Inlays are a technique people are sleeping on. It's a great way to jazz up any wooden piece, from a humble coaster to a chunky cutting board. And it's easy to do using the version of Carbide Create that comes with every Shapeoko CNC Router.

03/17/2026

Quick proof of concept for a Braille sign milled on . Although there are some challenges associated with using a CNC router for making a sign like this compared to using a more conventional braille engraving system, it is still very doable as long as you take the time to make sure you get your wasteboard flat and zero height dialed in perfectly.

01/30/2026

We've got a new video out about how to dial in your Shapeoko 5 Pro CNC Router to get the most accurate, square cuts possible. The procedure shows you how to use the adjustable Dual-Y axis homing switch mounts to get your gantry perfectly perpendicular to your Y-axis. Hit the link in the bio, or head over to our YouTube channel for the full video.

11/26/2025

Power, precision, and infinitely flexible workholding. The Shapeoko 5.1 Pro comes with everything you need to succeed, including free software and unparalleled support. Come see for yourself what sets us apart at shop.carbide3d.com

Shapeoko 5.1 Pro is assembled, tested, and shipped from our machine shop in Sterling, IL.

Machine in video is shown with optional accessories.

11/21/2025

Shapeoko 5.1 Pro: Ultra-rigid table, flexible vertical workholding, and still made in USA. We're taking a great CNC Router and making it even better.

The 5.1 is shipping now, and upgrades are backwards compatible. Check out our blog for the full details, link in bio.

11/10/2025

Relief carving in aluminum, made by one of our support team members (Oscar) over the weekend. Great result that combines some skill and experience with a whole lotta patience.

(For those that are curious, the final finishing pass took 8 hours.)

11/05/2025

Rare opportunity to WIN a Shapeoko 5 Pro CNC Router and some other great prizes! Head over to cicworkshop.com for the details, or hit the link in our bio. Entries will be accepted until November 20th.

Note: This giveaway is not administered by Carbide 3D, please check with if you have any questions. Valid only in the US.

10/25/2025

Meet 'El Ocho', a set of 8mm shank endmills that help you maximize the cutting performance of your VFD spindle. You can push these tools harder, and cut deeper than you can with common 1/4" tooling.

- The 211 is a strong general purpose upcut endmill.

- The 212 is a ball nose variant for 3D finishing of larger projects.

- The 213 has a serrated cutting edge to shred materials, creating smaller chips that are easier to evacuate.

- The 214 is a compression endmill, allowing clean profile cuts in wood and some composites.

- The 311 is a 90 degree V-bit with more reach than the 301.

- The 312 is a 60 degree V-bit with more reach than the 302.

These cutters are compatible with all of our ER11/ER16/ER20 VFD Spindles.

10/24/2025

We just dropped a new YouTube video showing you how you can make your very own wavy wooden flag file, from scratch. All it takes is some VERY basic computer drawing skills and Carbide Create Pro.

Project files are on CutRocket as well, so you can download this exact project and learn from it. Check it out and let us know how you’d customized your own flag!

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3630 Skypark Drive
Torrance, CA
90505

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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(310) 504-3637

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http://carbide3d.com/

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