Router-CIM Automation Suite 2012 provides a CNC programming solution and is now available for any CNC Router, point to point or profiling machine. Router-CIM is automatic programming for CAD drawings ...

There’s still quite a bit of machining that goes into a CNC mill build of this size. But using 80/20 brand extruded rail optimizes most of the build process into tasks manageable by the average ...

Milling and routing flat surfaces is pretty much the point of a CNC router, but how about curved surfaces? Auto leveling of hobby CNC machines and 3D printers is becoming commonplace, but Scorch Works ...

Although CAD/CAM software is used for almost all CNC machine programming these days, it helps immensely if the programmer also understands G-code — the common term for the most widely used numerical ...

What if your CNC router worked tirelessly while you slept? While full automation isn't quite there yet, the evolution of automated CNC routers has transformed industries like sign-making, ...

Preparedness in CNC programming can result in higher-quality finished parts, less waste, lower costs and faster turnaround times. Prep time is a game-changer in CNC machining. So, what are the ...

A company has developed software that is suitable for programming CNC milling machines, wire-type electrical-discharge machines, lathes, mill-turn centers, and Swiss-type lathes used in such ...

There are a variety of wood routers suitable for a myriad of woodworking projects on the market these days. Most of the designs have been around for a number of years, and if you're a serious ...

We feature a lot of how-to and diy projects here at Popular Mechanics, but many of them require an expensive piece of equipment: a CNC router. These computer-controlled cutting machines can create ...

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, ...