While cheap hobby CNC mills and routers are great machines that allow you to build things a 3D printer just can’t handle, they do have their limitations. They’re usually powered by a Dremel or other ...

Dr. Ralf Dupont, President of Levicron, has been involved in the development of non-contact bearing systems, for over a decade. AZoM Spoke to Ralf about Levicron's aerostatic tool spindles which can ...

The old saying “you get what you pay for” is a cautionary cliché, but is directly contrary to several other common sayings. In the case of [Spikee]’s planned CNC machine build, he took the more ...

For the benefit of our readers, what is the principle of Aerostatic bearings, and how do they compare to roller-element or oil hydrostatic bearings? There are two types of aerostatic bearings, inlet ...

Modern machine tools continue to make technical advances, thanks in large part to ongoing improvements and fine-tuning in computer numerical control (CNC) machining. Over the past 60 years or so, CNC ...

BURLINGTON, Ont. - CNC router manufacturer AXYZ International says its high-speed machining spindles are no longer limited to running at 24,000 rpm. With the introduction of the PDS XLC70 quick ...

The MT1065EX has two spindles and two live-tool turrets, with Y-axis functionality in the upper turret. It accommodates 6 or 8-inch chucks powered by an 18.5-kW left spindle motor and a 15-kW right ...

Quality Mold Inc. creates precision molds for automobile, light-truck, off-road, motorcycle, agriculture, and aircraft tires. Key to the molds is the engraving that adds tire names, identification ...

Duroxen CNC Lathe machine is suitable for machining metals (such as aluminum, brass, and steel), as well as plastics and wood ...

Modern CNC machine tools work under increasingly diverse cutting conditions. They must handle workpieces of various sizes and materials, and produce good surface finishes while operating at ever ...