CNC Laser https://cncroi.com Sat, 10 Jan 2026 23:44:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://cncroi.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cropped-logo-2017-web-32x32.jpg CNC Laser https://cncroi.com 32 32 65343886 Mastering CNC and Digital Fabrication II https://cncroi.com/mastering-cnc-digital-fabrication-ii/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 23:44:48 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=59650 It has been a crazy few months, from getting CWB certified and doing some real custom metal fabrication to starting MasterCAM University so I can get into CNC mills and lathes… programming through production. Around all of this, I’m also launching my second book in the Mastering CNC and Digital Fabrication series I plan to […]

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Custom Lamacoid Tags: White on Blue https://cncroi.com/custom-lamacoid-tags-white-blue/ Sun, 02 Nov 2025 14:08:41 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=58737 CNCROi.com takes great pride in transforming simple sheets of laminate plastic into custom lamacoid tags that are as reliable as they are versatile. Picture a thin, clean sheet of white-on-blue plastic where the blue forms the core and the white creates a crisp surface layer. It looks sharp, feels light, and performs far beyond its […]

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Clear Acrylic Disks: Laser Cutting 1/8″ https://cncroi.com/clear-acrylic-disks-laser-cutting-1-8/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:15:52 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=58320 CNCROi.com has built a solid reputation for precision, and creativity in the world of laser and CNC fabrication, especially when it comes to making custom clear acrylic disks. Although the disks in this particular case were shipped out in a hurry to reach a client on time, the remaining acrylic sheet still provides the perfect […]

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Custom Holiday Ornaments: CNC Laser Cut Plywood https://cncroi.com/custom-holiday-ornaments-cnc-laser-cut-plywood/ Thu, 25 Sep 2025 02:34:59 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=58231 CNCROi.com enjoys bringing creativity to life and one of the most enjoyable projects during the holiday season involves making custom plywood ornaments. These intricate pieces demonstrate both precision and imagination while also giving customers a product that is practical and beautiful. When working with quarter inch plywood (6.35 mm), the material provides the right balance […]

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Custom Metal Picture Frame: Welding Diploma Display https://cncroi.com/custom-metal-picture-frame-welding-diploma-display/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 02:34:18 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=58109 CNCROi.com recently completed a project that looked deceptively simple yet turned into an exercise in precision, patience, and problem-solving. The goal was to design and build a custom metal picture frame that would hold a welding diploma earned after two years of hard study at Niagara College. On the surface, a frame appears to be […]

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Custom Lamacoid ID Tags https://cncroi.com/custom-lamacoid-id-tags/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:00:03 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=58077 CNCROi.com makes custom lamacoid ID tags every day, and sometimes it feels like these small tags have more personality than the office plants. The beauty of custom lamacoid ID tags is that they can be produced in almost any size, shape, or color combination. This means whether a customer wants something tiny or something large […]

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Custom Delrin Spacers: CNC Laser Cut https://cncroi.com/custom-delrin-spacers-cnc-laser-cut/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 01:51:29 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=57979 CNCROi.com enjoys making custom delrin spacers as it’s generally used for more exotic applications due to it’s surprising versatility. Delrin, known scientifically as polyoxymethylene, has a structure that resists moisture absorption, which means it will not swell like a sponge left in a sink. For industries where water, condensation, or any sort of damp environment […]

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Custom Corian College Plaque https://cncroi.com/custom-corian-college-plaque/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 02:16:52 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=57660 CNCROi.com recently worked on a custom Corian college plaque, and as usual, the project was both fun and a little heavier than expected. The plaque started out as a flat slab of Corian half inch thick (12.7 mm thick), which in this case was cobalt Corian. At first glance, it might look like a simple […]

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Custom Office Name Plates https://cncroi.com/custom-office-name-plates/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 03:50:59 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=56929 CNCROi.com takes pride in producing custom office name plates that balance function with style while also sneaking in just enough humor to make workplace décor less boring. The Baltic birch plates made in this project are a prime example of how simple pieces of wood, at about 3 millimeters (1/8 inch) thick, can transform into […]

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Carving Masterpiece Tables https://cncroi.com/carving-masterpiece-tables/ Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:26:28 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=56311 The process of creating carving masterpiece tables using both CNC routing and laser engraving is intricate, detailed, and packed with considerations that go far beyond simply cutting into wood. CNCROi.com understands this better than anyone, from adjusting bit strategies to optimizing contrast in engraved surfaces to deliver impressive, high-precision results. Whether it is large laminated […]

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Laser + Rubber = Custom Stamps! https://cncroi.com/laser-rubber-custom-stamps/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:49:56 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=55849 At CNCROi.com, the focus is on precision, reliability, and delivering top-notch quality for all custom projects. In this specific case, the team is crafting a custom rubber stamp using laser technology, MDF (12.7 mm thick), and Trodat rubber. The process is fully laser-driven—laser cutting MDF, laser engraving rubber, and then laser cutting rubber—allowing for optimal […]

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Why CNCROi.com Isn’t Just a Laser Shop https://cncroi.com/cncroi-com-isnt-just-laser-shop/ Sun, 22 Jun 2025 22:52:49 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=55778 Running CNCROi.com is kind of like running a circus — except instead of juggling flaming swords, I’m juggling CNC laser, CNC router, CNC waterjet, CNC plasma, and 3D printing technologies while trying not to slice, melt, or blast anything unintentionally. Most shops pick a lane: they’re a “laser shop” or a “plasma cutter” or they […]

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Mastering CNC and Digital Fabrication: My Newest Book! https://cncroi.com/mastering-cnc-digital-fabrication-newest-book/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 17:39:49 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=55727 Over the years, I’ve authored a number of books, mostly focused on CNC design and fabrication. But none of them have come close to the scope and depth of Mastering CNC and Digital Fabrication: The Ultimate Practical Guide to CNC Routing, Laser Cutting, Plasma, Waterjet, 3D Printing, and Welding. This one is different — not […]

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Custom Engraved Name Badges: Brushed Lamacoid https://cncroi.com/custom-engraved-name-badges-brushed-lamacoid/ Tue, 27 May 2025 14:42:08 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=55342 Jon from CNCROi.com knows that when it comes to custom engraved name badges, people want something that looks sleek, lasts long, and doesn’t weigh down their shirt. That’s why CNCROi.com focuses on lamacoid rather than stainless steel for many badge projects. Lamacoid gives the beautiful brushed metal look without the bulk, making it a top […]

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Custom 304SS Trailer ID Tags: Laser Hard Etched https://cncroi.com/custom-304ss-trailer-id-tags-laser-hard-etched/ Thu, 08 May 2025 15:59:00 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=55017 CNCROi.com recently completed a project involving custom stainless steel Trailer ID Tags. The focus of this project was not just on cutting and engraving but specifically on the surface finish of the tags. Stainless steel from the mill typically comes in two flavors: 2B finish and No. 4 finish. The 2B finish has a flat, […]

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304SS Heavy-Duty Machine Tags https://cncroi.com/304ss-heavy-duty-machine-tags/ Fri, 02 May 2025 01:42:18 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=54804 Let’s make some 304SS heavy-duty machine tags at CNCROi.com using custom 12 ga sheets, plasma cut and fiber laser etched. CNCROi.com recently took on a project that involved making custom metal tags, and it was anything but ordinary. The job featured a wild assortment of tag sizes and a mountain of different information to be […]

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Industrial-Grade Mylar Stencils https://cncroi.com/industrial-grade-mylar-stencils/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:45:52 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=54753 CNCROi.com‘s industrial-grade mylar stencils are completely custom, reusable and laser cut to order. CNCROi.com—where we make Industrial-Grade Mylar Stencils Custom, Reusable, Laser Cut to Order so precise, even your laser printer might get jealous. Today we’re diving into the wonderful world of custom stenciling. Yes, it’s more exciting than it sounds… especially when it saves […]

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Custom Foam Drawer Inserts: CNC Laser Cut https://cncroi.com/custom-foam-drawer-inserts-cnc-laser-cut/ Fri, 04 Apr 2025 02:53:08 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=54379 At CNCROi.com, we specialize in creating custom foam inserts tailored to meet the specific needs of our customers. We use various types of foam, including closed-cell foam, to ensure that every insert offers maximum protection and organization. When shipping foam inserts, we keep the interior pieces in place using tape, which prevents the foam from […]

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CNC Engraving Stainless Steel: Gantry VS Galvo 30W Fiber https://cncroi.com/cnc-engraving-stainless-steel-gantry-vs-galvo-30w-fiber/ Sat, 29 Mar 2025 01:47:36 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=54259 CNC engraving stainless steel can be done in a variety of ways by CNCROi.com, today, we’ll review how we do it using a gantry and galvo style 30 watt fiber laser source. Jon from CNCROi.com is demonstrating CNC engraving on stainless steel using an overhead gantry system and a galvo fiber laser. The process involves […]

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Small Custom Fire Rescue Marshal Plaques: Acacia (Part 3 of 3) https://cncroi.com/small-custom-fire-rescue-marshal-plaques-acacia-part-3-3/ Tue, 25 Mar 2025 22:23:06 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=54146 This is the third part of my small custom fire rescue marshal plaque series at CNCROi.com where we went from Poplar to Pine and decided upon Acacia to make this run of custom plaques. Here’s the series thus far in video chronological order – oldest to newest. Now that Acacia was decided upon for these […]

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Small Custom Fire Rescue Marshal Plaque: Poplar (Part 2 of 3) https://cncroi.com/small-custom-fire-rescue-marshal-plaque-poplar-part-2-3/ Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:21:47 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=53946 This is the second part of the small custom fire rescue marshal plaque project I ended-up doing, at first it was Poplar but we were looking for alternatives and for the smaller plaques, ended-up going with Acacia over Pine, for reasons you’ll see in the video below. There is no perfect material out there for […]

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Trodat 5212 & 5211 Self-Inking Rubber Stamps https://cncroi.com/trodat-5212-5211-self-inking-rubber-stamps/ Wed, 12 Mar 2025 02:39:25 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=53773 Both Trodat 5212 & 5211 self-inking rubber stamps are going to be made at CNCROi.com right now! By far the most popular Trodat self-inking stamp that CNCROi.com produces at our shop is the Trodat Professional 5212… and a far second? Trodat Professional 5211. For this client, they will be cost-effectively stamping their boxes with their […]

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Metal Tank Level Gauges: 12 ga 304 Stainless Steel https://cncroi.com/metal-tank-level-gauges-12-ga-304-stainless-steel/ Sat, 01 Mar 2025 16:36:15 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=53510 These custom metal tank level gauges were made at CNCROi.com using 12 ga 304 stainless steel with 2b finish that was then sanded to a more interesting polish. What are custom metal tank level gauges? They are essentially a hard ruler that is next to a sight glass so the customer knows immediately what how […]

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Small Custom Fire Rescue Marshal Plaque: Poplar (Part 1 of 3) https://cncroi.com/small-custom-fire-rescue-marshal-plaque-poplar-part-1-3/ Wed, 19 Feb 2025 03:48:29 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=53214 After completing the larger custom fire rescue marschal plaque, the customer wanted a smaller one. The most obvious course of action was for CNCROi.com to just scale the entire drawing down to roughly half the length, width and height to create the smaller version of the custom fire rescue marschal plaque. The above video shows […]

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Custom Manifold Tags: Black Anodized Aluminium https://cncroi.com/custom-manifold-tags-black-anodized-aluminium/ Fri, 31 Jan 2025 02:49:26 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=52660 Custom manifold tags can be made by CNCROi.com to just about any spec you require, from material selection to sizing. Whether your manifold is made out of steel or aluminium, we can offer tags that match the base metal’s general chemistry, which means, you can weld them in place, or rivet, without fear of galvanic […]

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Custom Fire Rescue Marshal Plaque: Poplar https://cncroi.com/custom-fire-rescue-marshal-plaque-poplar/ Mon, 27 Jan 2025 03:15:15 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=52279 This custom fire rescue marshal plaque was made using Poplar hardwood, with a mix of manual, power and CNC tooling to turn it into reality based on the customer’s specs. The start of this custom fire rescue marshal plaque begins at CNCROi.com as a live edge plank of Poplar, kiln dried and ready to be […]

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Custom Spotlight Awards: CNC Waterjet, Laser, Router & 3D Printed https://cncroi.com/custom-spotlight-awards-cnc-waterjet-laser-router-3d-printed/ Wed, 08 Jan 2025 04:19:01 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=52089 Making custom spotlight awards this year was a similar process to those I made last year, but we used different materials and processes to help make sure that there were as few simularities as possible between the “old” and “new” ones. Here’s the processes CNCROi.com used to make the custom spotlight awards for last year. […]

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Custom Steel Exhaust Tags: Fiber Etched 304SS https://cncroi.com/custom-steel-exhaust-tags-fiber-etched-304ss/ Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:49:59 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=51807 These custom steel exhaust tags are fiber laser etched so that they are ultra-durable, the 304 stainless steel emphasizes the point after the client TIG welds this onto their products. There are many options when it comes to custom steel exhaust tags, from anodized aluminium to titanium, but steel is a good middle-of-the-ground option regarding […]

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Trodat Professional 5212: 4.57” x 2.76” Print Area! https://cncroi.com/trodat-professional-5212-4-57-x-2-76-print-area/ Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:01:36 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=51478 Let’s make a Trodat Professional 5212 with a 4.57” x 2.76” print area! Having a Trodat Professional 5212 with a 4.57” x 2.76” print area opens a lot of options when it comes to branding for your business and applications involving repeated imprinting requiring a large surface area, such as in warehouse product slips. The […]

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Custom Corian Sign Blank: 1/2″ Solid Surface Material https://cncroi.com/custom-corian-sign-blank-1-2-solid-surface-material/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:58:05 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=51229 Today CNCROi.com will make a custom Corian sign blank for a customer that wishes to finish it up on their own but didn’t have the equipment to get it to the point you see in the end of this blog post. Corian is a solid surface material, generally used for countertops but I’ve found it […]

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