Perhaps a computer numerically controlled (CNC) lathe, mill, or even a laser cutter ... and open source G-code interpreters, I’m still convinced that unless your needs are truly custom ...

Here’s a beautiful desktop CNC mill which had one big drawback ... We now have several other machines running g-code (the Mill itself shares a bench with two RepRaps) so it seemed a pity ...

CNC turning is a subtractive manufacturing method (Removal of Material). Contrary to CNC Milling Lathe machining is for circular geometries (stock is commonly a solid/hollow cylinder) but a hexagon or ...

Introduction to Multi-Axis CNC Machines provides a comprehensive overview of machining centers that have more than three axes, with specific attention to 5-axis machines. Multi-axis machines have a ...

CNC lathes can produce a very high quality thread in addition to the variety of turning and boring operations, in a single setup of the machined part. This is a very attractive feature for ...

There are several types of lathes and turning centers. Examples include a wood lathe, metal lathe, CNC lathe, CNC turning center, CNC machining center, and multi-axis machine tool. Lathes and turning ...