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 ...

CompoTech Plus spol. s r.o. (Sušice, Czech Republic) announced on Jan. 20 that it has developed a new next-generation hybrid steel and carbon fiber (CF) composite milling cutting disc in collaboration ...

I was in Pasadena CA for the Hackaday Superconference, and got to spend some quality time at the Supplyframe Design Lab. Resident Engineer Dan Hienzsch said I could have a few hours, and asked me what ...

Dive into an in-depth project as the creator designs and builds a custom metal forming machine from scratch. This video guides you through every step—from blueprint planning and precision machining ...

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 ...

MAIJA-FRÄSTECHNIK GmbH milling discs are formed in hard metal, not of HSS, so that cutting edges slowly round off while the amount of material removed slowly decreases. They can be resharpened up to ...

A new study measures the environmental and economic tradeoffs of making a VTOL UAV component by CNC milling, Selective Laser Melting, or metal extrusion.

The CNC Mill is a powerful but complex tool. Unlike other think[box] equipment, the CNC Mill requires a foundation of knowledge and skills which must be acquired before it may be used. The most ...

DAZAO, a CNC milling manufacturer based in China, has announced it will take part in Metalloobrabotka 2026. Metalloobrabotka 2026 is one of Russia’s largest machine tool and metalworking exhibitions.

Dive into the step-by-step process of building a powerful metal bending machine, also known as a ring roller or tube bender, in this in-depth fabrication project. Learn how recycled scrap metal, ...

As a military occupational specialty (MOS) 91E (allied trades specialist), I fabricate, repair, and modify both metallic and nonmetallic parts. Nine years ago, I was trained to use manual lathes and ...