When you machine heavy parts, you want to make sure that the setup is good with a strong hold of the part, so it can’t move. Photo courtesy of Kaast Machine Tools.

Turning heavy parts requires some considerations that operators may not need to factor into when turning standard parts, p

Here at Hackaday, we pride ourselves on bringing you the freshest of hacks, preferably as soon as we find out about them. Thanks to the sheer volume of cool hacks out there, though, we do miss one occasionally, like this e-waste horizontal CNC mill that we just found out about.

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Number related to the applied load (usually, 500 kgf and 3,000 kgf) and to the surface area of the permanent impression made by a 10mm ball indenter. The Brinell hardness number is a calculated value of the applied load (kgf) divided by the surface area of the indentation (mm2). Therefore, the

DETROIT – CNC or Computer Numerical Control machining mixes the effectiveness of computer programming with the precision of turning lathe machines. A pre-installed program controls the movement of the tools and other machine parts, consequently automating the manufacturing process and pr

You have a few choices if you want to use a probe to level your 3D printer bed. Rarely, you’ll see optical or capacitive probes. More commonly, though, your probe will sense a metal print or uses a physical probe to touch the print bed. [Design Prototype Test] has long used a BLTouch whi

“Authentically Nashville” is a phrase you see a lot of these days, one tossed around by developers and newcomers to the city eager to crib a bit of its authenticity for their own gain. Poke around on Google and you’ll find it affixed to any number of things: cookie shops, sporting events

F ollowing the limited-edition Pure Resonance Sky Blue from last year, Armin Strom worked with Kari Voutilainen again in 2022 to create a Salmon version of the Pure Resonance.

The Pure Resonance Salmon case has the same 42 mm x 12 mm dimensions as the Sky Blue, however, this new iteratio

Stroll through the ancient stonework and cultivated Chinese gardens that are home to China’s only master guilloché craftsman and, eventually, you’ll reach a cave at the far end of the grounds. Step inside, and beneath the stone walls and ceiling, you’ll find Master Cheng turning a guill

Those who manufacture precision workholding systems have the same goals and challenges as the machinists who use them. Both groups strive to reduce setup times and optimize cutting cycles. Secure, consistent, and accurate gripping is paramount. An increasing number of them are moving to lightl

The three-axis vertical machining center (VMC) has long been the go-to machine tool for many small to medium-sized shops. Their use is well-understood. Compared to more complex machinery, it’s easier to find operators for three-axis machines. Programming, set up, and maintenance is easie