[joekutz] made an impulse purchase of a CNC machine. It was a 3040 CNC that looked reasonably complete and had an attractive price, what could possibly go wrong? As it happens, [joekutz] really didn’t ...

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 ...

In recent years, as digital manufacturing technology has become more accessible, desktop-level tools for creators and small businesses have started to ...

A common scenario involves a production manager who recently spent $3,400 fixing a spindle collision. “Thirty seconds of simulation would’ve caught that,” is a frequent lament. This is a common ...

Achieving the symmetry in this incredible water-cooled mini-ITX PC required some serious work. Not only did Ukrainian PC modder Mr. Mass end up designing and creating some amazing custom waterblocks ...

The Expanding Universe of CNC Applications and Market Drivers The demand for sophisticated CNC solutions is fueled by several convergent trends. The resurgence of artisanal craftsmanship and bespoke ...

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 ...

There was a time when plotters were the pinnacle of computer graphics output. While they aren’t as common as they used to be, there are some advantages to having a plotter. [Symon] wanted a plotter ...

Like many CNC machines of this type, the Twotrees TTC450 Pro CNC router comes almost completely built, with only a few ...

CNC machines and guitar making go together as well as “Country and Western” or “Rock and Roll.” In fact, CNC does such a good job at improving the productivity and quality of repetitive wood routing ...