Freeform surface machining is widely used to produce sculptured surfaces, generally using multi-axis CNC machining centers. Parts manufacturers supplying industries like aerospace, automotive, die-and ...

Ultra-precision machining and surface engineering represent critical disciplines in modern manufacturing, enabling the fabrication of components with nanometre-level tolerances and superior surface ...

SNK America’s CMV-100 vertical machining center is said to provide efficient, precise five-axis machining and contouring in applications such as three-dimensional work profiles for dies and molds, ...

Purdue University researchers have developed a way to resolve the issue of “gummy” metals, and their discovery may help machinists improve their work and reduce process failures. Researchers at Purdue ...

The researchers in Keio University developed a novel tool path generation method for driving an independently controlled fast tool servo (FTS) for freeform surface machining. Without necessity of ...

This article is aimed at providing an overview of surface finish options for CNC machined metal parts and helping you select the right finishes for your applications. Just-out-of-CNC machined metal ...

What do you do when you have a gigantic old drum sander with a bent table? Scrapping it will give you a few cents per pound, but this machine is just too cool, and would be too useful to just throw ...