One of the original ideas behind the RepRap project was for the machines to create their own upgrades. That philosophy is shining brightly in [Ivan Miranda] CNC milling machine project, which has been ...

Which to buy first, a lathe or a mill? It’s a tough question for the aspiring home machinist with limited funds to spend on machine tools, but of course the correct answer is a lathe. With a lathe, we ...

Siemens used this test part to demonstrate new state-of-the-art milling techniques. It is made of tool steel hardened to 54 HRC and was machined on a Micron HPM 800U machining center. Something most ...

Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is a commonly used material in medical orthopedics, where its' durable, low-friction surface is used as a spacer that ensures mobility for knee, hip, ...

Index’s C200 turn-mill machine is basically two independent subsystems. Touted as a “new generation” of turn-mill machining centers, the R200 turn-mill center cuts complex parts from tough materials ...

This phase focuses on creating flat and irregular surfaces, adding intricate features and contours to the workpiece as required. The milling stage plays a crucial role in achieving the final design ...

The bulk of the milling machine market consists of half-lane machines weighing from 60,000 to 90,000 pounds and typically equipped with roughly 7-foot-wide cutting drums, which are powered by 600- to ...

It’s a well-shared sentiment that paving companies do not like to see another companies’ machine in front of them running the mill while they’re doing the paving. Add that to the fact that many paving ...