The digital fabrication industry continues to grow, and there's no better time to be a maker. Much has been written about 3D printing, but many DIYers have found more practical uses for CNC routers ...

I'm just curious, since I was doing some net searching, and you can buy a miniature lathe, great for small projects, for well under $1000, and for non-CNC miniature lathes, you can get one for less ...

When MJC Engineering began its design of a new tube forming machine, it had an open-ended approach and that's no pun, according to Dave Grupenhagen, vice-president of sales and marketing for this ...

Are your cuts lacking that high-quality finish you were hoping for, even though you’re using the right tools and hold-down system? If the answer is yes, then you may need to examine the way you’re ...

Watch how ordinary wood is transformed into incredible art with the power of a mini CNC machine. Using the Two Trees TTC450 Pro, this project shows just how satisfying and creative woodworking can be.

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 ...

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 ...

Plasma cutters are ridiculously cheap these days, just cruise by the usual online sources or your local Harbor Freight if you’ve got any doubt about that. But “cheap” and “good” don’t always intersect ...

Raspberry Pi enthusiasts looking for a new project to keep them busy this weekend may be interested in a Raspberry Pi CNC plotter created by Stratos Botsaris. The code for the Raspberry Pi CNC plotter ...

BECKER — Even after almost 30 years in the business, Al Scherping admits he is still learning how to perfect his craft. "I've been doing computer numerical control for almost 27 years," Scherping, 46, ...