Install the Mekanika Post-processor in Fusion 360 In order to create a G-code from Fusion 360 and make it compatible with Mekanika CNC machines, you need to to install a *custom post-processor*. This article will guide through the process, whether yo... article cnc milling
How to Use an Exposure Calculator If you want to calculate precisely the exposure time needed for your setup, you will need to use an exposure calculator. Download the exposure calculator [1] Here is how you can use it : St... article screen printing
How to Make Great Prints In this video, learn how to properly prepare the printing material and master the gestures that will make successful prints.... screen printing video
Reclaming a Screen When you no longer need to print an image that is already on a screen, you can reclaim the image to get a brand new one.... screen printing video
How to Expose a Screen The exposure is the step that allows you to flash your design on the screen and then print it.... screen printing video
Successfully Coat a Screen Coating your screen is the step that will allow you to prepare frames to accommodate your images. It is a crucial step in making a good stencil.... screen printing video
How to Prepare a Stencil In this video, learn how to transform your logo into a stencil.... screen printing video
Open Thoughts - Chapter I : Will The Future Be Open Source? * Everyone has ideas * Creativity and innovation have been the cornerstone of human development. They became increasingly important during the modern area and our societies started to implement mech... article
Manifesto * We want everybody to access the tools they need to change the world * We all have ideas. What stands between thoughts and realisation are knowledge and tools. Mekanika aims at making tools accessib... article
Complete Guide: How to Prepare a Screen As you already printed your film master on transparent sheets, you’ll now need to prepare your screen to put your pattern on it. To do so, you’ll need to apply emulsion on the screen and to expose it ... article screen printing
How to Choose the Right Spoilerboard There are recurrent questions in the world of aluminium framed CNC machines : which material should be used for the wasteboard ? which fixing system is optimal ? Having the right spoiler board, accord... article cnc milling
End Mill Selection Guide ** I. Introduction ** Choosing the right end mill before turning on your CNC machine can be a pretty complex task. Many variables come into play, such as end mill length, geometry, profile type, mater... article cnc milling