Desktop cnc cutting machines are following the same path as 3d printers, and might just be reaching the point where one could be useful in a development lab. Suitable hardware is only half the battle, ...

We recently gave you some tips on purchasing your first milling machine, but what we didn’t touch on was CNC (Computer Numerical Control) systems for milling machines (or other machines, like lathes).

According to TechPro’s own technical descriptions, a CNC Wood Router is a CNC-controlled automated machine designed to perform precise 2D, 2.5D and 3D cutting, milling, engraving, drilling and ...

Have you ever had a brilliant idea for a creative project but felt held back by the complexity—or cost—of the tools needed to bring it to life? Whether you’re a seasoned maker or just dipping your ...

Humans had to carry out all their machining processes by hand for centuries. Even precision tools had to be maneuvered very carefully, inch by inch, by people holding the devices personally. That all ...

Keys cost like what, $2 to copy at a locksmith? But where’s the fun in that? Here’s an easy way to cut your own keys using a CNC mill! [Bolsterman] now “works” for a real estate company that rents out ...

Moving from 3-axis to 5-axis machining? Yeah, it’s a big jump. And honestly, the hardest part isn’t learning new G-codes or figuring out your CAM software—it’s wrapping your head around how these ...

Monthly demand for new manufacturing technology topped $500 million for the third time this year, with increases in both ...

The unique structural characteristics of composite materials and cost-to-weight ratio make it a valuable commodity across a wide range of industries. Having the most versatile CNC machine may be the ...

Modern milling machines look much the same as they did 30 years ago. However, they now must cut superalloys, titanium, and high-tensile steels to closer tolerances and at faster rates than before. To ...