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 ...

Machine automation isn’t a recent idea. In the 1800s, cam-driven automatic lathes and screw machines were created. In the first half of the 1900s, manufacturing equipment began to use numeric control ...

[This Old Tony] has a few videos that have made appearances on Hackaday. His latest one is CNC Dummies for Routers (see below). The subtitle, CNC Basics, is an honest one. If you’re already well ...

Today’s manufacturing utilizes innovative technologies, including sophisticated computer numerical control (CNC), computer aided manufacturing software (CAM) and specialty industry materials to ...

CNC milling is as much about skill as it is about having the right tools and accessories. End mills, face mills, drills, taps, and proper workholding devices form the foundation, while specialized ...

LANCASTER, PA-- CNC Factory will demonstrate its new Python XPR machining center at Wood Pro Expo October 19-19. The machine combines third generation (3G) robotic loading and unloading and new ...

A hands-on introduction to the Waterjet and its operating system. Precise and detailed cuts have been made possible because of this incredible machine. We'll teach you about materials that can be used ...

Intaglio is an ancient carving technique for adding details to a workpiece, by manually removing material from a surface with only basic hand tools. If enough material depth is removed, the resulting ...