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'''Digital modeling and fabrication''' is a design and production process that combines [[3D modeling]] or [[Computer-aided design|computing-aided design (CAD)]] with additive and subtractive [[manufacturing]]. Additive manufacturing is also known as [[3D printing]], while subtractive manufacturing may also be referred to as [[machining]],<ref>{{Cite web|title = What is digital modeling and fabrication? - Definition from WhatIs.com|url = http://searchmanufacturingerp.techtarget.com/definition/Digital-modeling-and-fabrication|website = SearchManufacturingERP|access-date = 2016-02-17|language = en-US|archive-date = 2017-07-04|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170704033717/http://searchmanufacturingerp.techtarget.com/definition/Digital-modeling-and-fabrication|url-status = dead}}</ref> and many other technologies can be
==Modeling==
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===CNC milling machine===
CNC stands for "computer numerical control". CNC mills or routers include proprietary software which interprets 2D vector drawings or 3D models and converts this information to a [[G-code]], which represents specific CNC functions in an alphanumeric format, which the CNC mill can interpret. The G-codes drive a [[machine tool]], a powered [[Machine|mechanical device]] typically used to fabricate components.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Five CNC Myths and Misconceptions {{!}} Modern Machine Shop|url = http://www.mmsonline.com/columns/five-cnc-myths-and-misconceptions|website = www.mmsonline.com|access-date = 2016-02-17|first = Mike|last = Lynch| date=19 October 2011 }}</ref> CNC machines are classified according to the number of axes that they possess, with 3, 4 and 5 axis machines all being common, and industrial robots being described with having as many as 9 axes. CNC machines are specifically successful in milling materials such as [[plywood]], [[plastics]], [[foam board]], and metal at a fast speed. CNC machine beds are typically large enough to allow 4' × 8' (123 cm x 246 cm) sheets of material, including foam several inches thick, to be cut.
===Laser cutter===
{{See also|Water jet cutter}}
The laser cutter is a machine that uses a laser to cut materials such as chip board, matte board, felt, wood, and acrylic up to 3/8 inch (1 cm) thickness. The laser cutter is often bundled with a driver software which interprets vector drawings produced by any number of CAD software platforms.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Smart Desktop Laser Cutter and Engraver {{!}} xTool Laser |url=https://www.xtool.com/ |access-date=2023-11-30 |website=www.xtool.com}}</ref>
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== See also ==
*[[Direct digital manufacturing]]
*[[Industry 4.0]]
*[[Rapid Prototyping]]
*[[Responsive computer-aided design]]
*[[Technology education]]
==References==
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