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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 ...

Few Hackaday Readers would disagree with the classic phrase: Necessity is the mother of invention. That statement is certainly no exaggeration when it comes to this mini 3-axis CNC Machine. The ...

If you have been looking for a mini CNC machine, you might be interested in a new system which has been created and launched via Kickstarter this week called the Eleksmill. The Eleksmill has been ...

MicroMill is a 3-axis CNC (computer numerical control) milling machine with a fraction over an A4 footprint, and 115 x 100 x 64mm working area. UPDATE: the company webpage no longer works – so link ...

The Shapeoko from Inventables in Chicago is said to be the world's first open-source CNC mill that can create precision parts from plastic, wood, and metal. The kits to build the machines cost from ...

A milling machine is the most popular cutting machine which can be driven by a controller known as CNC. There are 3 axes in a simple milling machine as compared to 4 axes or more in complex machines ...

Meet HSM-Modal. This modular and customizable milling machine can expand into a 41-foot-wide, 14-foot-tall, and 495-foot-long giant. In other words, it's not a tool you put in your garage; it's a tool ...

Major Tool & Machine has been on track to retrofit more than a dozen of its giant milling and turning machines. MTM managers said the transition process has been an enlightening experience for the ...