“A friend in Connecticut told me about a CNC machine in his shop that was simple, easy to program and set-up, run and verify tools of all types,” recalled Brendan Slabe, an Ohio machine shop owner.

We’ve seen plenty of people 3D printing custom gears over the years, but [Mr Innovative] decided against an additive process for his bespoke component. He ended up using a simple CNC machine that ...

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1. Are rubber belts used to drive it? Rubber belts are ancient! They’re inaccurate and a tell-tale sign that the technology will soon become obsolete. Rubber belts get loose over time and can cause ...