[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 world of CNC automation in woodworking has gotten huge. Once upon a time, when someone said CNC woodworking, everybody thought of a CNC router or machining center. Today, virtually every machine ...

In the world of compact large format CNC routers, Maslow 4 stands out as a game-changer. This innovative device is designed to cut out digital designs from 8’ x 4’ sheets of materials such as plywood, ...

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 ...

So, you’re trying to figure out how is CNC machining different from 3D printing? It’s a common question, and honestly, they’re both pretty cool ways to make stuff, but they go about it in totally ...

There are a lot of different kinds of power tools out there for woodworkers who want to amplify their skills (either professionally or as a hobby). Unfortunately, choosing the right one (especially ...

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 ...

Thoroughly inspect the machine's physical condition. Review maintenance logs and service records. Assess accuracy, and perform test cuts to confirm precision and repeatability. Conduct a comprehensive ...

I've decided that I want to be able to do CNC routing and cutting (maybe laser too??? I know there's a thread for that) on a table top, for sheet material up to about, say 70cm by 60cm in area. That ...

Augmented reality (AR) is becoming more widely used in industries ranging from marketing to medicine. Moreover, manufacturers are increasingly interested in how to use AR for specific purposes. One ...