I have some aluminum building-set parts on hand and just got a second rotary tool, so I thought I’d try my hand at making a light-duty CNC mill—maybe carve up some cheap pine or make circuit boards.
It’s probably clear to a Hackaday reader that we live in a golden era for hobbyist tool accessibility. Cheap single board computers can be bought at any neighborhood RadioShack or Maplin. 3D printers ...
EMO Hannover 2025 was held in Hanover, Germany from September 22–26, bringing together a global cross-section of the metalworking supply chain. With more than 90,000 manufacturing professionals ...
Humans had to carry out all their machining processes by hand for centuries. Even precision tools had to be maneuvered very carefully, inch by inch, by people holding the devices personally. That all ...
Moreover, cutting-edge CNC machines now support higher spindle speeds, improved rigidity, and advanced tool management systems. This technological progression has made it possible to handle a wider ...