CNC

CNC is a cool Simple2D CAD / CAM tool made for Sherline CNC mills or similar machines. It’s pretty handy for creating models of decorative gears. If you’re into making unique gear designs, this software might just be your new best friend!

Focus on Gears

The main goal of CNC is all about gears! Now, don’t expect real functional gears here—CNC focuses on simple pocketing tasks like circles and rectangles. Plus, it has a geometry mode that lets you create more complex shapes using lines and arcs.

Awesome Features

This project packs in some great features like unlimited layers and tool definitions. You can define components and reuse them in different designs, which really saves time! Also, it displays the Sherline mill table and tooling plate as reference elements, making your design process smoother.

Getting Started with Gear Design

CNC comes as a complete package with all the data and components you need to start crafting your gear manufacturing plans. If you're looking to jump into gear design without any hassle, this setup has got you covered!

A Hobbyist's Dream

So, what’s the catch? Well, CNC seems to be more of a hobby project. It's perfect for designing decorative gears from materials like wood or plastic using a CNC machine. While designing decorative gears might not be super common, if that’s your next big project—or if you want to play around with different sizes and shapes—this software could be worth checking out!

If you're ready to give it a go, check out CNC here!