CNC Software says Mastercam 2017 offers improvements that make it faster and easier to create CNC programs for complex parts. Mastercam's CAD for CAM package includes special tools focused on ...

New multitasking functionality in Version 28 of BobCAD-CAM is “powerful, affordable” platform New module supports mill/turn and live-C configurations Incorporating client feedback Customize milling ...

I was in Pasadena CA for the Hackaday Superconference, and got to spend some quality time at the Supplyframe Design Lab. Resident Engineer Dan Hienzsch said I could have a few hours, and asked me what ...

This is crucial when it comes to CNC machines. If the CNC isn’t calibrated or is out of square, the output won’t match the input, no matter how long you’ve pored over the plans. Once you’ve made sure ...

The maker community is turning into a quickly-growing movement, as shown by the ever-expanding Maker Faires popping up worldwide. This last weekend was World Maker Faire in New York, where Tormach, a ...

The CNC mill is the foundation of most modern machine shops, and it’s usually the tool with the most demands competing for its time. This means making tough choices when small-volume parts are needed.

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, ...