https://cncroi.com Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:33:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://cncroi.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cropped-logo-2017-web-32x32.jpg https://cncroi.com 32 32 65343886 Electrical & Equipment Labels: Black on Red Lamacoid https://cncroi.com/electrical-equipment-labels-black-red-lamacoid/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:33:10 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=65105 CNCROi.com proudly manufactures high-quality electrical & equipment labels designed to improve organization and efficiency within industrial environments. In this project, the company produced serialized lamicoid stickers numbered from 250 to 280, enabling quick and accurate identification of industrial panels. These electrical & equipment labels eliminate confusion and reduce downtime by ensuring that maintenance teams can […]

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Equipment Weld Tags: Oil & Gas and Industrial Use https://cncroi.com/equipment-weld-tags-oil-gas-industrial-use/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:31:46 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=60590 Jon from CNCROi.com introduces the process of creating custom stainless steel identification solutions designed for durability and precision. These equipment weld tags are engineered to become a permanent part of the material, ensuring long term reliability in demanding environments. The production process uses advanced fiber laser systems with galvo control (in this case), allowing highly […]

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Custom Golf Ball Jigs for UV Printing https://cncroi.com/custom-golf-ball-jigs-uv-printing/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:59:54 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=60482 Jon from CNCROi.com introduces a practical solution built around efficiency, repeatability, and a bit of clever workflow thinking. The focus is a golf ball jig designed specifically for UV printing applications, where accuracy and consistency matter more than guesswork. While CNCROi.com does not operate UV printers internally, it regularly produces tooling for customers who rely […]

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304 vs 316 Fiber Laser Metal Plaques https://cncroi.com/304-vs-316-fiber-laser-metal-plaques/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:46:08 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=60195 Procurement managers, engineers, and maintenance supervisors responsible for industrial identification systems, including specifying durable metal plaques, are under constant pressure to choose solutions that will hold up in real-world conditions, not just on paper Across manufacturing plants, energy facilities, transportation fleets, and infrastructure projects throughout Canada and the United States, identification is tied directly to […]

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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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Three CNC Myths https://cncroi.com/three-cnc-myths/ Fri, 25 Jul 2025 03:49:21 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=56402 There are countless misconceptions swirling around when it comes to CNC machines, and CNCROi.com has heard them all. Let’s dive into three of the most persistent CNC myths that seem to be repeated with surprising confidence. These myths might sound logical on the surface, but once the machine starts humming and the chips start flying, […]

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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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CNC is NOT a Business https://cncroi.com/cnc-not-business/ Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:59:37 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=56226 I often hear a surprisingly common question from people considering starting a CNC business: “Which machine should I buy to start a business?” This question reveals a core misunderstanding. CNC is not a business. A CNC is a machine. A business is something entirely separate. Machines do not generate invoices, negotiate with customers, or develop […]

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Glue-ups NOT Screw-ups https://cncroi.com/glue-ups-not-screw-ups/ Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:19:40 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=56166 Gluing wood might look simple, but executing proper glue-ups not screw-ups takes far more precision, patience, and planning than people realize. CNCROi.com has worked with a wide range of woods and glue-up techniques, and we’ve seen what happens when shortcuts lead to regrets. Glue-ups not screw-ups is more than a catchy phrase, it’s a critical […]

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Five Truths of CNC Life https://cncroi.com/five-truths-cnc-life/ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:58:56 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=56104 Running a CNC machine and managing a custom fabrication shop is not the idyllic button-pressing fantasy many outsiders imagine, here are five truths about CNC life. It’s a world of grit, precision, and more reality checks than a malfunctioning stepper motor. CNCROi.com has lived through all of it, and here are some blunt and occasionally […]

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I CNC Engraved, YouTube AI Hallucinated https://cncroi.com/cnc-engraved-youtube-ai-hallucinated/ Fri, 04 Jul 2025 03:34:27 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=56032 CNCROi.com has been on YouTube for 17 years, uploading more than 1,700 videos showcasing the wide range of custom fabrication services offered. Despite all that content, the channel recently reached just over 10,000 subscribers. That milestone, while appreciated, reveals a lot about how YouTube operates, particularly through the filter of Youtube AI. The platform relies […]

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Become a BETTER Designer https://cncroi.com/become-better-designer/ Sat, 28 Jun 2025 21:59:41 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=55890 If you’re looking to become a better designer, let me share a few things that worked for me and can definitely help you along your own path. Back when I was living in Korea, I had no idea CNC machines even existed. I was designing parts and projects as if a machine could do what […]

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Customers Dictate Growth https://cncroi.com/customers-dictate-growth/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 13:44:13 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=55895 At CNCROi.com, the growth and evolution of our services and machine capabilities have always followed a straightforward principle: customers dictate growth. This is not just a slogan we toss around, it’s the very foundation of how the business runs. Every investment in new equipment, every workflow adjustment, and every project expansion is driven by listening […]

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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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The Dark Truth (and Benefits) Of Custom Welding https://cncroi.com/dark-truth-benefits-custom-welding/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 13:26:20 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=55810 Custom welding has an image problem. To outsiders, it looks like something between a magic trick and a construction site meltdown — blinding flashes, showers of sparks, and the occasional moment of, “Wait, is that supposed to be on fire?” But beneath the spectacle lies a reality few talk about. CNCROi.com has seen it up […]

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The Death of the One-Trick Fab Shop https://cncroi.com/death-one-trick-fab-shop/ Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:28:37 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=55795 Want to get into CNC fabrication? Don’t become a one-trick fab shop! The Fall of a Once-Reliable Model The days of the one-trick fab shop are numbered. What used to be an effective business model—mastering a single CNC technology and pumping out parts on repeat—no longer cuts it in today’s market. CNCROi.com has seen the […]

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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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Welding Technician Diploma https://cncroi.com/welding-technician-diploma/ Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:43:01 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=55747 It’s been two years of full-time college studies while running CNCROi.com on evenings, weekends, and every spare second in between. Exhausting doesn’t begin to cover it — but it’s also been exhilarating. There’s something deeply satisfying about pushing your limits, especially when you’re doing it for something that matters. Between client deadlines, midterms, and parenting, […]

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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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Sample MDF Texture Plates https://cncroi.com/sample-mdf-texture-plates/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 01:19:55 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=55645 At CNCROi.com, we recently created a unique series of custom tile samples to address a very practical challenge: getting on the same page with clients when it comes to choosing MDF texture plates. Often, clients come to us with vague ideas like “make it sort of like this,” or “a little like that,” which introduces […]

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3D Printed Paddle Boat: Prototyping Design Challenges https://cncroi.com/3d-printed-paddle-boat-prototyping-design-challenges/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 17:18:44 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=55571 CNCROi.com tackled a fresh round of prototyping design challenges with the evolving paddle boat project—now on its fourth version. Jon set out to build a simple elastic-powered paddle boat for his son, but as with all things involving custom fabrication, it quickly escalated into a layered journey of design refinement, problem solving, and hands-on iteration. […]

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Underwater Metal Signs: Waterjet Cut 11ga 316SS #4 Finish https://cncroi.com/underwater-metal-signs-waterjet-cut-11ga-316ss-4-finish/ Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:42:36 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=55469 At CNCROi.com, the team dove into an exciting project involving the waterjet cutting of underwater metal signs, specifically using 316 stainless steel in 11 gauge. For those keeping track, 11 gauge measures just over 1/8 inch (around 3 mm), sitting almost perfectly at that thickness. It’s interesting because 10 gauge would be slightly thicker and 12 […]

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