This is a question that seems to have a dozen different answers and is constantly argued over. As with everything debatable, the answer is more than just a simple yes or no. Is CNC programming...
Category: Machining
It's always great to find an old mill in good shape sitting untouched in someone's shop, and even better when they let it go for a few hundred bucks. Regardless of how pretty and cheap (or ugly and...
Wanting to move your lathe but not sure if what you have in mind will work? Been there, done that. Broke the chain, too (although it was more the chain's fault than mine.... *ahem*). Anyway, this is...
Aluminum is an absolute staple in pretty well any machine shop. It's one of the most machinable metals out there, so it can be processed quickly and efficiently. That's also why it's tough. Since...
Are you looking for a career and are wondering what it would be like to become a machinist? Or maybe you know someone that says he's a machinist and have no clue what that means. What does a...
If you like making stuff, computers, and challenging work, you might really enjoy being a CNC machinist. It's what I've done for 12 years and I thoroughly enjoy it. I also was on the board of...