Hi everyone! Send us a 3D model, and within 2 weeks we'll run it through ToolDance Studio, our CAM software, and send you: Whether it can be machined on X1 and which setup makes sense (3-axis / 4-axis / 5-axis) Which features might cause trouble, such as internal corner radii, deep, narrow pockets, or thin walls, and how to change them Toolpath and simulation screenshots Weekly Spotlight: every week, we pick 2 standout models and program them in ToolDance Studio from start to finish: model analysis, setup, toolpaths, and simulation. With your permission, we'll record and share the walkthrough, with credit to you. Weekly Spotlight covers the software demo only. The Featured Build below is the separate selection for machining and shipping. Featured Build: every two weeks, we'll pick one standout model, machine it on a real X1, and ship the finished part to its creator for free, anywhere in the world. We'll also share a full build video, with credit to the creator. How Your Model May Be Used With your permission, your model may be used for software or hardware testing and featured in ToolDance videos or posts, with credit to you. We'll contact you separately before sharing any of your model files in our future model community. Selected contributors may also be invited to try ToolDance Studio early. What works best: functional parts with holes, slots, or steps, such as brackets, camera cages, keyboard cases, gears, fixtures, RC parts, and EDC gear. Art pieces, including reliefs and nameplates, are welcome too. We welcome designs intended for aluminum, brass, stainless steel, titanium, hardwood, acrylic, and engineering plastics. 3-axis parts get priority. Limits: the X1 3-axis work envelope is 400 × 265 × 180 mm. How to submit: email [community@tooldance.ai](mailto:community@tooldance.ai) with your file (STL, STEP, or STP; STEP/STP required for precision parts), what it's for, its dimensions, and your preferred material. Submissions are open until March 31, 2027. You keep full ownership of your design. Only send work you created or have permission to share. We won't publish or machine anything without asking you first. Happy to answer questions in the comments, including the "what can't it do?" ones.   submitted by   /u/ToolDance   to   r/ToolDance [link]   [comments]