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What is a Vertical Machining Center?

What is a Vertical Machining Center?

Key Takeaways: Think of a VMC as a CNC mill with the spindle pointed down. Most come with an automatic tool changer for repeatable milling, drilling, and tapping. VMCs are common in job shops and plants because setups are straightforward and the work is easy to access...
What Are Fiber Lasers?

What Are Fiber Lasers?

Key Takeaways: Fiber lasers ditch the gas tubes and mirrors; the beam travels through a doped fiber-optic cable instead. Way fewer parts to deal with, and running costs stay well below CO2 lasers. Cutting metal is the main gig โ€“ steel, aluminum, brass โ€“ but theyโ€™re...
Most Popular Lathe Brands

Most Popular Lathe Brands

CNC lathe machines are a huge part of the manufacturing industry, and as technology advances, they become even more essential in shops around the country. They are used for metal spinning, metal working, wood turning, and glass working, to name a few. There are over...