Computers that run mach3/linuxcnc are cheap. The last one was a Dell I bought off eBay for $25. Plus there are a few features I would hate to give up if using a machine controller like mach3/linuxcnc.

If you want to form a piece of sheet metal into a shape, you’ll probably think about using a die. ... If this makes you want to run out and buy a CNC machine, you might like to read this first.

In the manufacturing and tech world, CNC stands for Computer Numerical Control. In its earliest days, the technology was used ...

[Update: If you're not quite sure what a CNC machine is, check out the Wikipedia article, mkay.] Parts Hunting For Part 1 of the How-To, we'll go over all the major components of the project and ...

Welcome back to the FRAME Channel for a fascinating feature on the application of CNC technology in improving the fabrication of wood and metal works. About FRAME: When business meets engineering, ...