September 20, 2005

Desktop CNC

CNC stands for Computer Numerical Control and is the method by which machine tools can be controlled by a computer. These used to be large systems with proprietary controllers but there is now an excellent selection of software that allows you to do this with a home computer and some servo motors. Here is an excellent resource: The CNC Desktop Machine Information Center This is what a small CNC Mill looks like:
CNC-Mill.jpg
Posted by DaveH at September 20, 2005 10:25 AM
Comments
Post a comment









Remember personal info?