Humans had to carry out all their machining processes by hand for centuries. Even precision tools had to be maneuvered very carefully, inch by inch, by people holding the devices personally. That all ...

When Asst. Teaching Prof. Jonathan Perez de Alderete took the Introduction to Mechanical Engineering course at UMass Lowell as an undergraduate student 13 years ago, he learned how to build a windmill ...

In recent years, as digital manufacturing technology has become more accessible, desktop-level tools for creators and small businesses have started to ...

Computerized numerical control (CNC) machining is a preferred manufacturing method for prototyping and producing specific automobile parts. Nowadays, many automotive supply chains rely on CNC ...

BANGOR, Wis. (WEAU) - The Bangor School District received a donation of a Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) router form First National Bank in Bangor. According to a Facebook post from the Bangor ...

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 ...

The art of rug making is extremely physically demanding, requiring hands-on work that can take a toll on the body. Local rug maker Tim Eads learned to tuft rugs six and half years ago with a handheld ...

This introductory course presents the practical basics for learning how to use the latest CNC equipment. By incorporating a proven "key concepts" approach, it examines the techniques needed for ...