Workholding is how stock is held during operations on CNC mills and lathes. Unlike in CAD, parts don’t just float in 3D space. Something needs to grab onto the part to keep it from moving or flying ...

Manufacturers of tooling for CNC routers offer a bewildering array of choices. Once you get past basic issues like choosing upcut (maximum chip evacuation), downcut (clean top surface edge ...

I like machinist vices for my CNC. My Z travel is more than 200mm so plenty of room there. It’s the quickest and most secure way to clamp if the workpiece fits into it (mine is 125mm max but ...

A CNC Router is an incredibly common tool for a woodworker of any skill level. Here's exactly why you'll want one for your woodworking setup.

Team 16: CNC Workholding with Smart Fluids. Above: An adaptable CNC work-holding fixture utilizing ferrofluid and a magnetic array to hold a thin-walled part for precision machining. One challenge ...