automating the classic toy is just the hook for a thorough lesson in CNC machine building starting with the basics. Fair warning: we said basics, and we mean it. [Old Tony]’s intended audience ...

If you’re looking at CNC machines, or machine tools in general, heavier is better. That old drill press or mill made of a few hundred pounds of cast iron isn’t just better because it’s stood ...

CNC controllers are computer numerically controlled (CNC) devices that control machines and processes. They provide capabilities ranging from simple point-to-point linear control to highly complex ...