[Mike Rankin] built a small CNC machine using some PC parts. He repurposed two optical drives and a floppy drive to create the plotter seen drawing the Hackaday logo above. The X and Y axes use ...

Do it yourself CNC machines can be never ending projects ... Most of the mounts and small parts are made from easily worked PVC sheet stock. Precision rails were scavenged from old Ricoh copiers.

Coordinates and axis movements are at the core of operations for a CNC machine. A foundational knowledge of these topics is necessary to understand how and why parts can be successfully made on the ...

In the manufacturing industry, the accuracy of complex assemblies is crucial for ensuring that products meet the required specifications and function as intended. One of the key components in ...