AI-assisted design and CAM: InfiStudio allows users to begin with text, an image or an existing 3D model. The software can generate a machinable model, recommend tools, feeds, speeds and cutting order ...

This 5-axis desktop CNC mill carves 3D figurines even if you've never milled a thing, and its Kickstarter just went live.

Solid Disassemble is a new model-prep function available in Mastercam X9 that takes an assembly and lays each body out in a single pane. The associativity between solids and toolpaths has been ...

The global CNC machine market stood at $95.29 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $195.59 billion by 2032. As ...

The design complexity and surface finish requirements of many high-value aerospace components are compelling arguments for investing in 5-axis machining technology. The 5-axis CNC machine tool is a ...

For plastics manufacturers, bigger jobs do not always require bigger machines. As thermoformed parts become larger and more complex, many shops assume the next step is investing in larger CNC ...

So you’re considering buying a 5-axis machining center? A lot of shops are moving that way these days, and for good reason. Five-axis machining is a more efficient way to produce a wide range of work, ...

[Reiner Schmidt] was tired of renting an expensive 5-axis CNC head for projects, so he decided to build his own. It’s still a work in progress, but he’s made remarkable progress so far. The project is ...