[Metalfusion], built himself a nice looking CNC machine and has been experimenting with some out of the box uses for his new tool. One novel use he is particularly fond of is creating pictures with ...

SolutionWare Corp. (www.mazacam.com) has released an advanced off-line programming system for Mazak CNCs. MazaCAM CAD/CAM 4.4 outputs G-code for standard CNCs and ...

Micromachining applies computer numerical control (CNC) machining on the microscale. In an engineering context, that generally means dealing with dimensions between 1 and 500 micrometers (µm).

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often find it difficult to adopt advanced manufacturing technologies due to the ...

Oil-and-gas exploration and processing demands a lot of heavy equipment and precision parts, and for machine shops supplying parts for machines and components, it’s critical to plan the machining ...

While there’s always the edge case, there’s a strong likelihood that if you’re using OpenSCAD, you’re probably working on a CAD model that you intend to 3D print at some point. Of course that’s not to ...

CNC machining has never been more accessible, but it’s important to dispel some common myths if you want to be successful in this world. Manufacturing can be an intimidating space for the uninitiated.

Building hot rods remained basically the same for decades, with tried-and-true “old school” methods being used to create increasingly complex builds. Computers really changed the game, allowing things ...

The maker community is turning into a quickly-growing movement, as shown by the ever-expanding Maker Faires popping up worldwide. This last weekend was World Maker Faire in New York, where Tormach, a ...

In the manufacturing and tech world, CNC stands for Computer Numerical Control. In its earliest days, the technology was used to control simple machines and fabricate useful products out of a variety ...

A CNC router is a great power tool, especially for those who usually engage in serious woodwork. It allows them to handle various woodworking projects precisely and quickly (whether they're making ...