This beautifully designed Turner’s Cube is a classic machining exercise brought to life in both 3D printed and CNC-machined forms. Ideal for showcasing geometric precision, this model is perfect for both beginners in additive manufacturing and enthusiasts of traditional subtractive processes.

🔧 Project Details:

Final Dimensions: 50mm x 50mm x 50mm (Printed at 50% scale)

Layer Height: 0.30 mm

Infill: 50%

Filament Used: Approx. 42.6g

Print Time: ~2 hours 09 minutes

Complexity Level: 10% (Beginner-friendly)

Estimated Time to Complete: 115–120 minutes

🛠️ Machining Update – Project Milestone

As of 03/02/2014, the Turner’s Cube model was successfully machined using a Haas CNC 4-axis system by Chris Campbell. High-quality renderings of the machined model are available in the GrabCAD project gallery. The machining program will soon be available for download, providing a valuable learning resource for CNC enthusiasts.

This project serves as a great benchmark for:

Understanding nested geometries

Exploring tolerance and symmetry

Practicing 4-axis machining operations

Demonstrating 3D printing accuracy

Whether you're an educator, student, or hobbyist, the Turner’s Cube is a must-try model to understand the intersection of digital fabrication and traditional machining.

Turner’s Cube – 3D Printable & CNC Machinable

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill