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 ...

Ten graduates of a CNC (computer numerical control) machine operator program are trained and ready for work. Thanks to the Work Today pilot project, adult students were able to take part a in a ...

After what we’re sure is several dozen screw-ups or at the very least a lot of wasted hours, [Chris] has gotten around to building a very precise microscope camera mount for zeroing out his CNC ...

EVERETT — Throw a brick in Snohomish County, and you might hit a machine shop. Well, not really, but the area has a depth of precision machine shops that few manufacturing centers can match. The shops ...

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 ...

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 ...

Inventables offers vacuum workholding systems for efficient, precise hold-downs on your CNC machine. Systems are available in two size options: 48" x 24" and 24" x 24". They are designed to work with ...

What if the power of professional-grade CNC machining could fit right on your desktop? Imagine crafting intricate designs, prototyping innovative products, or engraving custom creations, all with a ...

Hackaday Editors Elliot Williams and Mike Szczys geek out over the latest hacks. This week we saw a couple of clever CNC builds that leverage a great ESP32 port of GRBL. The lemonade-pitcher-based ...