Humans had to carry out all their machining processes by hand for centuries. Even precision tools had to be maneuvered very carefully, inch by inch, by people holding the devices personally. That all ...

You don’t realize it, but you probably own several things that are CNC milled. I’m typing right now on a computer with a metal case made using the technique. But its creative possibilities are still ...

Need to make something quick and dirty out of wooden beams, and want to use elements you know will work together? BeamCNC is a mobile assembly of stepper-controlled rollers and a router that sucks a ...

When Asst. Teaching Prof. Jonathan Perez de Alderete took the Introduction to Mechanical Engineering course at UMass Lowell as an undergraduate student 13 years ago, he learned how to build a windmill ...

This introductory course presents the practical basics for learning how to use the latest CNC equipment. By incorporating a proven "key concepts" approach, it examines the techniques needed for ...

What exactly is computer-numerical-controlled (CNC) machining? It’s a means to make parts by removing material via high-speed, precision robotic machines that use an array of cutting tools to create ...

Computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines have been used increasingly over the last 20 years. The ability to machine parts with consistency and accuracy, coupled with faster production, make CNC ...

John Lingenfelter has built a killer reputation in the high-performance world. He knows how to tweak a Rat and twist a Mouse's tail to make both of them really sing. In his quest for one more ...

Tormach computer numerically controlled (CNC) end mills and MIG welding stations are available for student use. Additional fabrication availability is provided in the Additive Manufacturing Lab ...