Simplifies tool selection. One thread mill can machine all materials up to 58 Rc. This guarantees a safe, highly controllable process, in which a simple modification to the CNC program corrects for ...

The diameter of a thread milling cutter is smaller than the drilled hole, and the cutter turns in an elliptical orbit to reduce cutting torque when compared with machine tapping. One of the most ...

We know that by this point in the development of CNC technology, nothing should amaze us. We’ve seen CNC machines perform feats of precision that shouldn’t be possible, whether it be milling a complex ...

The Thread-Milling Wizard from Seco-Carboloy, Warren, Mich., is a program that simplifies the complicated programming associated with thread milling by quickly generating CNC codes for specific ...

Can small shops succeed with advanced machine tools and software? If so, how do they do it? Read on to learn the strategies that have helped Midway Swiss Turn, our 2025 Top Shops Honoree in Shopfloor ...

The Shapeoko from Inventables in Chicago is said to be the world's first open-source CNC mill that can create precision parts from plastic, wood, and metal. The kits to build the machines cost from ...

There are no shortage of CNC machines in the DIY space these days, but sometimes you just need to do things your own way. That’s what [Chris Borges] decided when he put together this rock-solid, ...

For a certain kind of handy geek, the journey is way more fun than the destination. That’s why Patrick Hood-Daniel, founder of buildyourcnc.com and author of the DIY CNC bible Build Your CNC Machine, ...

MicroMill is a 3-axis CNC (computer numerical control) milling machine with a fraction over an A4 footprint, and 115 x 100 x 64mm working area. UPDATE: the company webpage no longer works – so link ...

“CNC milling machine” has an intimidating ring to it, doesn’t it? Or at least a for-professionals-only vibe. Sure, 3-D printers are user-friendly, but most can only build up objects from plastic or ...