The CNC Mill is a powerful but complex tool. Unlike other think[box] equipment, the CNC Mill requires a foundation of knowledge and skills which must be acquired before it may be used. The most ...

In this second installment of our "Intro to CNC" series, we dive into the essentials of programming CNC machining from a drawing. Learn how to translate technical drawings into precise machine code, ...

The Sturges Turning Head by Dan Sturges of Sturges DesignWorks, Portland, Oreg., lets users produce prototypes, one-offs, custom machines, and devices that require CNC lathe parts. The Sturges Turning ...

A tool breaking in the midst of a CNC machining operation is always a disaster. Not only do you have a broken tool (no small expense), but if the program continues to run there is a good chance it’ll ...

Major Tool & Machine (MTM) is a large job shop producing precision milled and turned hardware at its expansive, 500,000-sq.ft. operation in Indianapolis. Performance is essential, because MTM ...