ABSOLUTE MACHINE TOOLS has added the You Ji VMT vertical mill/turn center series to its line of large vertical turning lathes by You Ji (Kaohsiung City, Taiwan). Combining vertical and horizontal five ...

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 ...

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 ...

When faced with the offer of free machining equipment, there is no realistic way to say ‘no’. This is how [Anthony Kouttron]’s brother [Thomas] got to pick up a large 1990s-era CNC machine as a new ...

Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) is emerging as a streamlined communication technology for industrial automation, transmitting data and power over long distances, unifying systems and enhancing security.

There are some amazing large format 5-axis machining centers on the market these days. They can machine titanium all day long and hold incredible tolerances. The problem is that you may have to spend ...

The LM6000 portable milling machine is designed to handle demanding and difficult field machining conditions. Rigid welded steel bed maximizes structural integrity and minimizes sag and torsional ...