The 3040 or 3020 CNC router is a popular Chinese machine used by many hobbyists — and for good reason. A rigid all-aluminum frame, decent stepper motors and pretty good resolution?

Ready for some hard core gadget creation? If you thought your dremel tool was handy before, in today's How-To we'll start building our own CNC machine. Aside from the geek factor, it can be handy ...

“When we get a new part order we start programming for our CMM inspection at the same time we start programming for our CNC machines,” Jeff Lage said. Lage is vicepresident of B&B Manufacturing in ...

Maximize tool life. Effective preparation in the CNC programming stage can maximize the performance life of cutting tools. Programming impacts how well a machine can use available tools: Without ...

Simplifying programming across 2.5-axis, 3-axis and 3+2 positioning machines streamlines operations, allowing manufacturers to get the most out of their skilled CNC programmers. With modern software ...