I love hands-on projects, especially those that involve creating something from scratch. I have a 3D printer and a CNC machine, and while I don't have as much time to play with them right now (reason: ...

Whether on Swiss and other turn/mill centers, drilling and tapping machines, or with milling attachments, shops are doing more milling with small spindles than ever before. That’s partly due to the ...

If you’re interested in making things (and since you’re reading this, we’re going to assume you are), you’ve almost certainly felt a desire to make metal parts. 3D printers are great, but have a lot ...

Precision milling has always been locked behind a "members only" sign – giant machines that take up massive warehouse space, cost more than your first car, and hum like an old air compressor 24 hours ...

The HiTorque Mini Mill (model 3960) from LittleMachineShop.com has a solid column mounted to the base that gives the mill significantly rigidity to reduce chatter. The HiTorque 7×12 Deluxe Mini Lathe ...

This product is featured in EDN's Hot 100 products of 2015. See all 100 here. Version 2 of the desktop Othermill milling machine is now available, and it's accurate enough for a range of machining ...

Modern milling machines look much the same as they did 30 years ago. However, they now must cut superalloys, titanium, and high-tensile steels to closer tolerances and at faster rates than before. To ...

Cat's PM-465 has simplified grade and slope control system that provides three operating menus. On-board electronics also regulate speed, steering and rotor drive, plus self-diagnostics. Milling ...

The market for milling machines is on the upswing, not because of hope for a magical federal infrastructure package, but because of local efforts to shore up aging pavements. A relatively small amount ...