How about adding CNC to the proposal?

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I think it kind of is covered by the "Personal Manufacturing" label — Paul Tyng, Feb 20, 2012 at 2:17
How about in the full description (or is that only for the proposal process)? — Ellen Spertus, Feb 20, 2012 at 12:01

Ryan Hendrickson · Accepted Answer · 2012-02-26 03:16:05Z

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I'd end up calling most of the machines mentioned cnc machines. They all run off pretty much the same hardware/firmware.

answered Feb 26, 2012 at 3:16

Ryan Hendrickson

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I'd agree with that, there's a bunch of subtle details, but conceptually the only difference between an FDM printer, a CNC router and a laser cutter is the tool head.
– Gordon Wrigley
Apr 10, 2012 at 12:06
@tolomea: The design of something that has to take high cutting forces would be different than a machine that simply needs to position a laser. That said I agree there are a lot of common aspects and I'd include all those (and more) under personal manufacturing.
– Guy Sirton
Apr 14, 2012 at 3:39

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