[batchelc] decided to make his own large-scale CNC Foam Cutter and took a lot of photos along the way. Since machine is 4 axis, meaning both sides can move forward/back and up/down independently ...

[Perry] was interested in adding a 4th axis to his CNC machine, but not very excited at the prospect of spending hundreds of dollars on the parts and electronics to make it work. There is a very ...

All the rotary motions except the spindle are done by the tables of these machines. The main rotary table carries a second rotary table, as shown in Figure 2-6, to which is fastened the fixture and ...

Some routers have bits that can handle more than 20 hp, compared to 3000 rpm for a milling machine ... process. CNC routers have a minimum of 3 axes: X, Y and Z, or a 3 dimensional tool travel path.