So a local "maker space" has two introductory workshops. One for laser cutting/engraving, the other on 3D printing. Ideally I'd visit both, since I'm clueless in both techniques and I haven't designed ...

Metalworking has always been very much a “mixed method” art. Forging, welding, milling, grinding; anything to remove metal or push it around from one place to another is fair game when you’ve got to ...

The CNC mill is the foundation of most modern machine shops, and it’s usually the tool with the most demands competing for its time. This means making tough choices when small-volume parts are needed.

Arduino or electronic enthusiasts searching for a new project to keep them busy this weekend may be interested in the awesome Arduino controlled CNC foam cutting machine, constructed from a variety of ...

How milling machines can be used to create simple PCBs. Challenges of using low-cost solutions. Higher-end alternatives. One challenge with focusing on the latest high-tech solutions is that with so ...

Automation has expanded the average machine tool's functionality: Sensors, HMIs, and most importantly, coordinated axes and controls are making processes — particularly the cutting of curved paths — ...