Until recently, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines belonged to the realm of heavy industry, but as technology becomes cheaper and smaller, these machines now can be used in home workshops. It’s ...

Knowing the issues unique to machining plastic components enables designers and engineers to make better choices and develop better devices. Thomas Rohlfs Because plastic is soft by nature, part ...

From here on, we will dive into the world of "machining," where we actually cut into blocks of metal. Our first challenger is the king of cutting round objects: the "lathe." The principle of a lathe ...