We’re no strangers to [Ivan]’s work and this time he’s building a relatively small CNC machine using extrusion, 3D printed parts, and a Makita router. The plans are available at a small cost ...

[Metalfusion], built himself a nice looking CNC machine and has been experimenting with some out of the box uses for his new tool. One novel use he is particularly fond of is creating pictures ...

Shops that are machining blades for aerospace engines or making molds need CNC controls with high processing speeds to ensure the multi-axis interpolative moves are executed without hesitation.

This is usually done by removing material to form a shape, or drilling ... the material the machine is more controlled. The machine is driven by motor that rotates a blank of metal on chuck.