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 ...

The drive by nuclear plant operators to extend the life of aging equipment and to minimize equipment downtime during planned maintenance shutdowns has led to the extensive use of portable machine ...

Maximizing return on investment (ROI) is critical for manufacturers seeking growth and sustainability. For any machining operation, computer numerical control (CNC) is a manufacturing technology with ...

One of the original ideas behind the RepRap project was for the machines to create their own upgrades. That philosophy is shining brightly in [Ivan Miranda] CNC milling machine project, which has been ...

Makera Z1 is a portable CNC machine that offers accessibility and pro-grade machinery at an affordable price for everyday use ...

Hello, I would like to make a very narrow slot in a thin (0.0085” thick) aluminum sheet alloy 5123. Ideally the slot would be 0.001-0.002” wide but I will take what I can get. I probably cannot get a ...

In the world of compact large format CNC routers, Maslow 4 stands out as a game-changer. This innovative device is designed to cut out digital designs from 8’ x 4’ sheets of materials such as plywood, ...

CNC machines are an essential part of the hacker’s toolset. These computer-controlled cutters of wood, metal and other materials can translate a design into a prototype in short order, making the ...

Computerized numerical control (CNC) machining is a preferred manufacturing method for prototyping and producing specific automobile parts. Nowadays, many automotive supply chains rely on CNC ...