Top 15 CNC Forums, Discussions and Message Boards
CNC Forums
1. Reddit » CNC
San Francisco, California, US
This subreddit is for anything CNC related: CAD, CAM, automation, and more!
reddit.com/r/CNC
1.7M⋅ 1.2M ⋅7 posts / day ⋅ Oct 2009
2. CNCzone Forum
Germany
CNCzone.com is the world's largest machinist, CNC, wood router, metalworking, woodworking, cad, lathe machine, and manufacturing forum.
Also in Mechanical Engineering Blogs
cnczone.com/forums..
23.2K⋅ 2.3K ⋅12 posts / day
3. MYCNCUK
UK
The UK CNC machinist community forum, home to all exploring CNC machinists. From DIY CNC router enthusiasts to engineering professionals.
mycncuk.com
94⋅ 633 ⋅4 posts / week
4. Router Forums » CNC Routing
Routerforums.com was started by a group of enthusiasts that shared a common passion for Routers and Woodworking. This section is dedicated to discussing CNC routing devices.
routerforums.com/f..
4 posts / week
5. Onefinity CNC Forum
Read discussions on Onefinity CNC machines and products. Also, talk about accessories like touch probes, joystick, webcam, breakout board, wire extension, and more.
forum.onefinitycnc..
7 posts / day
6. NYC CNC Forums
Zanesville, Ohio, US
NYC CNC Forums is a place to ask CNC and Machining questions. Also, talk business, fusion 360, and more.
nyccnc.com/forums
2.8K ⋅7 posts / day
7. Practical Machinist » CNC Machining
This section of Practical Machinist is a place to discuss CNC machines, programming, troubleshooting, retrofits.
practicalmachinist..
127.3K⋅ 2.6K ⋅30 posts / year ⋅ Mar 2002
8. CNC Professional Forum
CNC Professional Forum is a place where machinsts, programmers, engineers and other CNC professionals ask, help and share information.
cnc-professional-f..
3 posts / month
Additional Forumsⓘ
- Youth4Work » CNC Programming is an online discussion forum where youth or even the experienced professionals discuss their queries related to and get answers for their questions from other talented individuals.
- Centroid CNC Forum is a place for all things related to the Centroid Acorn CNC Controller.
- CNC 4 PC Forum is a place to get news, updates, and ask questions on CNC.
- The Patriot Woodworkers » CNC is a place to show off your projects, ask questions and share tips about machine operation, material choices, bits, cleanup and finishing.
CNC Subforums
Forum Name | Subforum Name | Subforum Description | Also in |
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CNC Zone | Trade Shows / Webinars / Other Events | Trade Shows / Webinars / Other Events - Post your Trade shows and events here! | |
Ebay Ads here | Ebay Ads here - Post your Ebay ads here | ||
Polls | Polls - All polls should be posted here only not in the forums. Please post relevant polls only. | ||
Environmental / Alternate Energy | Environmental / Alternate Energy - Discuss Global Warming alternative energy etc here. | ||
Videos | Videos - Post here your links to videos about useful tips and techniques or innovations regarding CNC. | ||
Want To Buy...Need help! | Want To Buy...Need help! - Post items that you are looking for so people can help you to find where to buy them. | ||
Newly Posted Classifieds Listings | Newly Posted Classifieds Listings - Here is the place for classified listings. | ||
Mentors & Apprentice Locator | Mentors & Apprentice Locator - Looking for mentors and/or for apprentices in your own locality please post your info. Do not post any personal info add | ||
Manufacture Company Listing | Manufacture Company Listing | ||
Employment Opportunity | Employment Opportunity - Looking for a job in the machining field, need an employee in the CNC field post it here! | ||
RFQ (Request for Quote) | RFQ (Request for Quote) - Post your RFQ (Request for Quote) here. | ||
Machinery Manuals / Brochures | Machinery Manuals / Brochures - Post Machinery Manuals & Brochures here! | ||
Member / Shop Photos | Member / Shop Photos - Member and Shop Photos here! | ||
Uncategorised CAM Discussion | Uncategorised CAM Discussion - Discuss Uncategorised CAD/CAM software and Design software methods here! | ||
ArtCam Pro | ArtCam Pro - Discuss ArtCam Pro software here. | ||
Alphacam | Alphacam - Discuss Alphacam here! | ||
Autodesk CAM | |||
CamWorks | CamWorks - Discuss CamWorks software here. | ||
CamBam | CamBam - Discuss CamBam software here. | ||
CutLeader | CutLeader - Discuss CutLeader software here. | ||
Dolphin CAD/CAM | Dolphin CAD/CAM - Discuss Dolphin CAD/CAM software here. | ||
EdgeCam | EdgeCam - Discuss EdgeCam software here. | ||
Esprit | Esprit - Discuss Esprit CAM software here. | ||
EnRoute | EnRoute - Discuss EnRoute software here! | ||
EZ-CAM Solutions | EZ-CAM Solutions - Discuss EZ-CAM solutions here! | ||
FeatureCAM CAD/CAM | FeatureCAM CAD/CAM - Discuss FeatureCAM CAD/CAM software here. | ||
GibbsCAM | GibbsCAM - Discuss GibbsCAM software here. | ||
GRZ Software- MeshCAM | GRZ Software- MeshCAM - Discuss GRZ- /MeshCAM software here. | ||
Hypermill | Hypermill - Hypermill by OPEN MIND | ||
Mastercam | Mastercam - Discuss Mastercam software here. | ||
MadCAM | MadCAM - Discuss MadCAM software here. | ||
OneCNC | OneCNC - Discuss OneCNC software here. | ||
PTC Pro/Manufacture | PTC Pro/Manufacture - Discuss PTC Pro/Manufacture software here. | ||
PowerMILL | PowerMILL - Discuss PowerMILL here! | ||
Rhinocam | Rhinocam - Discuss Rhinocam software here! | ||
SprutCAM | SprutCAM - Discuss SprutCAM software here. | ||
SheetCam | SheetCam - Discuss SheetCam software here. | ||
Uncategorised CAD Discussion | Uncategorised CAD Discussion - Uncategorised discussion for general CAD questions. | ||
Alibre Design | Alibre Design - Discuss Alibre software here. | ||
Autodesk | Autodesk - Discuss ALL Autodesk software here. | ||
Logic Trace CNC/DXF | Logic Trace CNC/DXF - Discuss Logic Trace CNC/DXF software here. | ||
Rhino 3D | Rhino 3D - Discuss Rhino 3D software here. | ||
SolidEdge | SolidEdge - Discuss SolidEdge software here. | ||
Solidworks | Solidworks - Discuss Solidworks software here. | ||
ViaCad / Shark | ViaCad / Shark - Discuss ViaCad / Shark software here. | ||
Epoxy Granite | Epoxy Granite - Discuss Epoxy Granite constructed machines here! | ||
Linear and Rotary Motion | Linear and Rotary Motion - Discuss ball/Acme screws, R&P, linear slides and theory here. | ||
Mechanical Calculations/Engineering Design | Mechanical Calculations/Engineering Design - Discuss general mechanical design and mechanical calculations. | ||
T-Slot CNC building | T-Slot CNC building - Discuss building machines using T-Slot systems. | ||
General WoodWorking | General WoodWorking - Discuss WoodWorking here! | Carpentry and Woodworking Forums | |
CNC Machining Centers | CNC Machining Centers - Discuss wood cutting CNC machining centers, and Point-to-Point machines here. | ||
DIY CNC Router Table Machines | DIY CNC Router Table Machines - Discuss the building of home-made CNC Router tables here! | ||
Wood Lathes / Mills | Wood Lathes / Mills - Discuss Wood Lathes / Mills here! | ||
General MetalWork Discussion | General MetalWork Discussion - Discuss problems, tips and techniques for machining metal. | ||
Bending, Forging, Extrusion... | Bending, Forging, Extrusion... - Discuss Bending, Forging, Extrusion techniques here. | ||
Casting Metals | Casting Metals - Discuss casting metals here. | ||
Diemaking / Diecutting | Diemaking / Diecutting - Discuss Diemaking and Diecutting here. | ||
Mass finishing equipment/media/strategies | Mass finishing equipment/media/strategies - Discuss Mass finishing equipment/media/strategies here! | ||
Moldmaking | Moldmaking - Discuss mold making and techniques here. | ||
Welding Brazing Soldering Sealing | Welding Brazing Soldering Sealing - Discuss Welding, Brazing, Soldering, Sealing technique's here. | ||
80/20 TSLOTS / Other Aluminum Framing Systems | 80/20 TSLOTS / Other Aluminum Framing Systems - Discuss Modular T-Slotted Aluminum Framing Systems here! | ||
Uncategorised MetalWorking Machines | Uncategorised MetalWorking Machines - Uncategorised discussions of all metal working machines from drill presses to band-saws. | ||
Bending- and Punching Machines | Bending- and Punching Machines - Discuss about bending and punching | ||
Auto Tool Changer | Auto Tool Changer - Discuss Auto Tool Changer for Metal Working machines here! | ||
Drilling- and Milling Machines | Drilling- and Milling Machines - Discuss about simple Drilling and Milling Machines | ||
Turning Machines | Turning Machines - Discuss Turning Machines here | ||
Bridgeport Machines | Bridgeport Machines - Discuss Bridgeport Machines here! | ||
Cincinnati CNC | Cincinnati CNC - Discuss Cincinnati CNC machines here. | ||
CNC Swiss Screw Machines | CNC Swiss Screw Machines - Discuss CNC Swiss Screw Machines here. | ||
CNC | CNC do-it-yourself - Discuss Selfmade Machines | ||
CNC Machining Centres | CNC Machining Centres - Experience and tips for complex machining centres | ||
Deckel, Maho, Aciera, Abene Mills | Deckel, Maho, Aciera, Abene Mills - Discuss European Deckel type mills. Abene here! | ||
Dyna Mechtronics | Dyna Mechtronics - Discuss Dyna Mechtronics here. | ||
Fadal | Fadal - Discuss Fadal machinery here! | ||
Milling | Milling - Discuss problems, tips and techniques for milling. | ||
Turning | Turning - Discuss problems, tips and techniques for turning. | ||
Drilling | Drilling - Discuss problems, tips and techniques for drilling, tapping and reaming. | ||
Grinding | Grinding - Discuss problems, tips and techniques for grinding. | ||
Chucking and Measuring | Chucking and Measuring - Discuss problems, tips and techniques for chucking and measuring. | ||
Other Manufacturing Processes | Other Manufacturing Processes - Discuss problems, tips and techniques for other manufacturing processes. | ||
Safety Zone | Safety Zone - Discuss safety related issues about machines and materials. | ||
General Waterjet | General Waterjet - Discuss building, operating CNC waterjet machines here! | ||
General EDM Discussion | General EDM Discussion - Discuss building, operating EDM machines here! | ||
DynaTorch | DynaTorch - Discuss DynaTorch machines here! | ||
EZ-Router (Plasma only) | |||
PlasmaCam | PlasmaCam - Discuss PlasmaCam machines here! | ||
Hypertherm Plasma | Hypertherm Plasma - Discuss hypertherm plasma machines here. | ||
General Laser Engraving / Cutting Machine Discussion | General Laser Engraving / Cutting Machine Discussion - Discuss CNC Laser cutting machines here! | ||
Torchmate | Torchmate - Discuss Torchmate machines here! | ||
Commercial Laser | Commercial Laser - Discuss Commercial Laser here. | ||
General Fiber Laser Cutting | General Fiber Laser Cutting - Discuss about General Fiber Laser Cutting here. | ||
Laser Control Software | Laser Control Software - Discuss Laser Control Software here! | ||
Laser Hardware | Laser Hardware - Discuss Laser Hardware here! | ||
General Other Machine Discussion | General Other Machine Discussion - General Other Machine Discussion here! | ||
Digitizing and Laser Digitizing | Digitizing and Laser Digitizing - Discuss Digitizing parts via Laser or otherwise here! | ||
Engraving Machines | Engraving Machines - Discuss engraving machines here. | ||
Machine Created Art | Machine Created Art - Discuss art created by machines here. | ||
Printing, Scanners, Vinyl cutting and Plotters | Printing, Scanners, Vinyl cutting and Plotters - Discuss Printers, Scanners, Vinyl cutting machine and Plotting questions here. | ||
Gunsmithing | Gunsmithing - Discuss machinist tools and techniques relating to gunsmithing here! | Gunsmith Forums | |
I.C. Engines | I.C. Engines - Discuss home made Internal Combustion engines here! | ||
CNC Tooling | CNC Tooling - Discuss CNC tooling here. | ||
3D Printer Software / Hardware | |||
3D Scanning Software | |||
General 3D Printer / 3D Scanner Discussion | General 3D Printer / 3D Scanner Discussion - Discuss about 3D Printers and 3D Scanners here. | 3D Printing Forums | |
Operating System software | Operating System software - Discuss Operating System software, IE windows, Linux etc here! | ||
Computers / Networking | Computers / Networking - Discuss computer and Networking related questions here! | ||
Raspberry Pi CNC | Raspberry Pi CNC - Discuss Raspberry Pi CNC systems here! | Computer Networking Forums | |
Arduino | Arduino - Discuss Arduino programming here. | Arduino Forums | |
Coding | Coding - Post your Coding for opensource projects here. | Coding Forums | |
My CNC UK | Workshop & Equipment | Show us your workshop, tools and equipment, points are deducted for tidy workshops! | |
Tool & Tooling Technology | Discuss tooling relative to cnc machining and anything else related. | ||
Linear & Rotary Motion | General discussion for lead screws, rack and pinion, synchronous drive components, belt and pulley drive mechanisms. | ||
Belt Drive, Pulleys & Timing | Discussion for belt driven machines, systems, drive components and timing. | ||
Rails, Guideways & Bearings | General discussion for all types of linear rail/guideway, linear actuators and their bearing blocks. | ||
Rack & Pinion Systems | General discussion for rack and pinion linear systems. | ||
Lead Screws, Nuts & Supports | General discussion for Lead Screws and Drive Nuts. | ||
Gantry/Router Machines & Building | General discussion for the various moving gantry or router style cnc machines. | ||
DIY Router Build Logs | Here you can find the build logs of gantry type diy cnc machines built by our members. | ||
OpenBuilds OX CNC Machine | General discussion for the OpenBuilds OX cnc router machine. | ||
Boxford Routers | General discussion for commercial Boxford Routers. | ||
Denford Routers | General discussion for the Denford range. | ||
Chinese Machines | General discussion for the commercial chinese routers, the 3040, 6040 and other variants. | ||
SCM Group Routers | General discussion for the SCM Group wood routers. | ||
AXYZ Routers | General discussion for the AXYZ International range of machines. | ||
Marchant Dice Machines | General discussion for the range of machines available from Marchant Dice Ltd. | ||
Heiz CNC Routers | General discussion for the Heiz routers. | ||
Rye CNC Routers | General discussion for the Rye range of cnc machines. | ||
Milling Machines, Builds & Conversions | General discussion for milling machines, building & converting your own. | ||
Conversion Build Logs | Here you can find the conversion build logs/diaries of machines that have been converted to cnc by our members. | ||
DIY Mill Build Logs | Here you can find the build logs/diaries of machines built by our members. | ||
Mazak, Yamazaki Machines | General discussion for Mazak and or Yamazaki branded Milling Machines. | ||
Denford Mills | General discussion for the Denford range. | ||
Emco Milling Machines | General discussion for the Emco brand of Milling Machines. | ||
Sherline Mills | General discussion for the range of Sherline Products desktop milling machines. | ||
Boxford Vertical Mills | General discussion for the commercial Boxford Vertical Machining Centers (VMC). | ||
Bridgeport Milling Machines | General discussion for the various Bridgeport milling machines. | ||
Optimum Milling Machines | Discussion for the Optimill range of machines from Optimum. | ||
Sieg Milling Machines | General discussion for the range of milling machines by SIEG. | ||
Syil CNC Machines | General discussion for the range of Syil cnc machines. | ||
Hurco Vertical Machines | General discussion for the various Hurco brand of vertical machines. | ||
Lathes, Lathe Rebuilding & Conversions | General discussion for lathes, lathe usage, rebuilding, operation and conversions. | ||
Conversion Build Logs | Here you can find the conversion build logs/diaries of machines that have been converted to cnc by our members. | ||
Lathe Rebuild Logs | Here you can find the lathe rebuild logs by our members. | ||
Emco Lathes | General discussion for the Emco brand of Lathes. | ||
Boxford Lathes | General discussion for commercial Boxford lathe Machines. | ||
Acorn, Atlas, Halifax Lathes | General discussion for the Acorntools, Atlas and Halifax brands of lathes. | ||
Conect Lathes | General discussion for the Conect (121, Cadet ect.) range of cnc lathes. | ||
Clarke Lathes | General discussion for commercial Clarke lathes. | ||
Mazak, Yamazaki Lathes | General discussion for Mazak and/or Yamazaki branded lathes. | ||
Denford Lathes | General discussion for the Denford range. | ||
Sieg Lathes | General discussion for the range of lathes by SIEG. | ||
Laser Machines & Building | General discussion for machines that use laser technology to cut and engrave materials. | ||
Plasma Table Machines | Discuss the building of diy cnc plasma tables, commercial machines and more here. | ||
Other Machines & Building | Here discussion is about 3d printers, 3d printing machines, machine usage and building your own. | ||
3D Printing Machines | Here discussion is about 3d printers, 3d printing machines, machine usage and building your own. | 3D Printing Forums | |
Denford 3D Printers | General discussion for the Denford range. | ||
Pick & Place Machines | Discuss commercial machines, the build logs/diaries of your own diy cnc pick and place machines and more here. | ||
DIY Pick & Place Build Logs | Here you can find the build logs/diaries of machines built by our members. | ||
Moulding Machines | General discussion for anything related to moulding machines and mould making. | DIY Forums | |
Hotwire Cutting Machines | Discuss the building of diy cnc hotwire foam cutting machines, post your build logs/diaries here as well. | ||
Metalwork Discussion | General discussion for topics related to working with metal. | Metalworking Forums | |
Woodwork Discussion | General discussion for topics related to working with wood. | Carpentry and Woodworking Forums | |
Centroid CNC Forum | Centroid Acorn CNC Controller | ||
Success Stories | |||
Buy, Sell, Trade | |||
Centroid Oak, Allin1DC, MPU11 and Legacy products | |||
Acorn CNC Plasma | |||
Machining Strategies. Work Holding, Tool Path, Cutters, Feeds/Speeds etc. | |||
CNC4PC | Questions | ||
Projects | |||
News | |||
NYC CNC Forums | CNC & Machining Questions | ||
Business & Entrepreneurship | Business Forums | ||
Fusion 360 Help | |||
Watercooler | |||
Business of Machining (Podcast) Topics | |||
RFQ’s, Services, Items for Sale | |||
Sawmill Creek Woodworking Community | CNC Machines | All Things Computer Numerical Control | |
WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum | CNC | CNC Forum - Message Index | |
The Patriot Woodworker | CNC | Welcome to The Patriot Woodworkers CNC Forum. Take up a seat, and discuss, share and contribute anything related to your CNC projects, operations, software and purchases. | |
WoodTalk Forum | CNC | ||
Home Model Engine Machinist Forum | CNC Machines & Conversions |