Research Links May 2002

• Computer Controlled Machine Tools
• CNC Tools
• Manufacturers and Dealers
• Sherline Tools
• CNC Conversions for Sherline Equipment
• D&M Graphics (Roland Dealer)
• Roland MDX-3
• Roland MDX-15
• Taig Tools
• Tabletop CNC Mill 2000/5400
• Tabletop CNC Lathe 4400
• CNC in a Box
• HTR Machine Tool Sales
• Machine Tool Camp
• Young Engineering Sales
• CNC Kits
• MicroKinetics Corporation
• Machine Tool Comparisons
• Desktop Mill Comparison Table
• Articles about CNC Machining
• Production Machining Feature Article
• Metalworking Technology Guide
• Hobbyists
• Hobby CNC
• Hodgson's Hobbies CNC Info Page
• Home Build Hobby Plotter/Engraver
• CNC Mill/Lathe
• A Homebrew CNC Milling Machine
• Selfmade CNC Engraving Machines
• Links Pages
• CNC related software and utilities
• Home CNC Pages
• Mini Lathe Links
• CNC Retrofit Links
• Metalworking Links
• Metalworking Links
• Metal Hobbyists Links
• Metalworking E-mail Lists and Web Forums
• MetalWeb News
• Engine Modelers' Links
• MSC Industrial Supply
• Miscellaneous Links
• Carl's Links
• CNC Brainstorming Page
• Metalworking Web Sites
• Gootee's Links (with annoying music!)
• Writing CNC Code and Simulating CNC Tools
• What is CNC Machining?
• CNCez Pro
• TurboCNC
• EditCNC
• CNC Geometry Smoothing Software
• Red River College: Manufacturing Technician Curriculum
• BobCad Software
• Converting Scans of Paper Drawings to NC Cutting Paths
• Laser Cutters, Lasers, and Tubes
• Manufacturers and Dealers
• Universal Laser Systems (Scottsdale, Arizona)
• Epilog Laser (Golden, Colorado)
• Kern Lasers
• Synrad, the folks who built our 10 watt laser...
• Beam Dynamics
• Lasercut Inc.
• Omega Lasersystems
• Laser Machining Inc.
• GSILumonics
• Precix Advanced Cutting Technologies
• Millennium Lasers Ltd.
• Laser Solutions and Systems (tubes)
• Parallax Technology Inc. (tubes)
• Positive Light
• Laser Cutting Information
• Laser Cutting Glossary
• The Laser Cutting Machine
• Laser Cutting Services Directory
• Laser Cutting Service for Hobbyists
• Laser Processes - Cutting
• FX Models
• Kappler Laser FAQ
• FranekLaser
• Plastic Fabrication
• UNC Laser Lab
• Architectural Models
• Building Your Own Laser
• Low Cost Laser Cutting Home Page
• Carbon Dioxide Lasers
• Sam's Laser FAQ
• Fester's Carbon Dioxide Laser Project
• LaserF/X
• Visible Laser Components
• Laser Power Supply
• Amateur Laser Project References
• Holography Lasers and Holograms
• Laser Information Page
• 3-Dimensional Rapid Prototyping
• Manufacturers and Dealers
• 3D Systems
• Stratasis
• Solidscape
• Z Corporation
• Cubic Technologies
• Job Shops
• Stereolithography Made Easy
• Vista Technologies
• Phoenix Analysis and Design
• Arrk Product Development Group
• 3D Guys
• About the Processes
• Rapid Prototyping Technologies at a Glance
• Future Tech: Behold, the 3-D Fax!
• .stl File Format
• .stl File Format
• .stl File Format
• MAS: Stereolithography
• How Stereolithography Works
• Stereolithography
• Stereolithography
• Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM)
• Fused Deposition Modelling: A Brief Tutorial
• Device for High-Pressure Fused Deposition of Engineering Polymers From Feed Rods
• Fused Deposition Modelling
• Cutters, Printer/Cutters, and Plotter/Cutters
• Manufacturers and Dealers
• Graphtec Corporation
• Summa USA
• Roland DGA Corporation
• Sign Cutters for Sign Making
• Graphics Warehouse
• Sewing and Embroidery Machines
• Manufacturers and Dealers
• Pfaff
• Singer
• Melco
• PK International
• Hirsch International
• Viking

• Fabrication Materials
• Wood and Sundries
• National Balsa
• Kappler Mill and Lumber Company
• The Wood and Shop - Exotic Hardwood List
• Styrene and Sundries
• Hometown Hobbies - Evergreen Styrene
• Oakridge Hobbies - Evergreen Styrene
• Polymer Plastics Corporation
• Acrylic and Sundries
• Cyro
• American Acrylics
• A1 Acrylics
• Miscellaneous Materials and Supplies
• McMaster-Carr
• LaserBits
• Tools
• MicroMark
• Coastal Tool

• General Research Areas
• Mechanical Reasoning and Assessment
• Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test (BMCT)
• DAT Mechanical Reasoning Test
• Differential Aptitude Tests for Personnel and Career Assessment
• Technical Test Battery
• The Canadian Adult Achievement Test
• Australian Council for Educational Research (search on "mechanical reasoning")
• Paper Abstract
• LEGO CAD
• CyberToys
• Make 3D LEGO models with LDraw
• Mike's LEGO Cad
• LEGO CAD info from LEGO
• LEGO CAD ideas from LEGO
• BlockCAD
• LeoCAD
• Jacob's LEGO Toolbox
• LDraw for Linux
• LEGO CAD Designer in Australia
• LEGO Archive - CAD
• Everything LEGO - Unofficial Collection of Links
• Google Web Directory - Drawing
• LEGO CAD Creatins
• H&K Pistol in LEGO
• AutoDesk 1999 LEGO CAD Workshop
• Seymour Papert
• Papert's Media Lab page with links
• Papert.org
• An Interview with Papert
• Planet Papert: Articles by and about Seymour Papert
• Automata
• Cabaret Mechanical Theatre
• Automata
• Gallery of Automata
• MouseWorks Canada
• The Modern Compendium of Miniature Automata
• Flying Pig
• World Upside Down
• Martin Smith
• Barking Dogs Automata
• Kyoto Arashiyama Orgel Museum
• The Role of Automata in the History of Technology
• Sidestreet Bannerworks
• Figurative Art and Automata
• The British Clockmaker
• Automatomania
• Fourteen Balls
• Keith Newstead
• Gizmo Distributing
• Undinge und Dinge
• Sinnwerkstatt
• Deutsches Automatenmuseum
• Dug North
• Museum Paul Gugelmann
• Tom Haney
• Walter Ruffler
• Gina Kamentsky
• Frank Nelson
• paperPino
• George Rhoads
• Church Mouse Automata
• L'Encyclopédie de l'Automate et de la Sculpture Animée
• Gesamtschule Bonn-Beuel: Technik
• Automates-Passion
• Automata Links
• Francois Junod