There’s a certain class of parts that just can’t be made on a standard 3-axis mill, nor with a 3D printer or a lathe. These parts — weird screws, camshafts, strange gears, or simply a shaft with a ...

Many customers are rediscovering B axis technology as a cost-effective and enabling technology. The latest CAM tools now support new uses of coordinated motion of the B and Z or B and X axes. Thanks ...

Whether it’s wood, metal, plastic, or otherwise, when it comes to obtaining materials for your builds, you have two choices: buy new stock, or scrounge what you can. Fresh virgin materials are often ...

HEIDENHAIN is a world-leading provider of encoders, machine controls, touch probes, digital readouts and metrology solutions—empowering engineer...READ MORE One of the most reliable ways machine tool ...

From textile roots to precision machining, Ketchie is a third-generation manufacturer that has leveraged Mastercam CAD/CAM software and Mazak technology to streamline operations, reduce cycle times ...

Makers and hobbyists looking for a CNC milling machine mighty interested in a new system called the 5AXISMAKER which has been created by 5AxisWorks based in London and is equipped as you might have ...

65 sq. ft. footprint Working envelope of 550 x 600 x 500 mm (X-Y-Z) A-axis tilts from +45 to -90 degree angles; B-axis has infinite positioning points Mitsui Seiki USA Inc. has designed a specialized ...

For high-volume production of small, precise motorsports parts, the Syncrex 38/8 Swiss-style machine is built on Mazak’s High ...

Editor's Note: An updated version of this information can be found here. What exactly is computer-numerical-controlled (CNC) machining? It’s a means to make parts by removing material via high-speed, ...

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 ...