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CNC Router vs. Mill – What is the Difference?

CNC Router vs. Mill – What is the Difference? There are different types of CNC machines these days, and each is built with specific capabilities. Manual machines are no longer...

When To Use A Conventional Milling Strategy?

What is Conventional Milling? Manual milling machines and older CNC designs are prone to backlash, so a machining strategy was needed to counteract it. That’s how conventional milling became a...

What is Dynamic Milling?

How Does Dynamic Milling Work? There are a lot of machining terms that get thrown around, and chances are you’ve heard of dynamic milling. So, what is dynamic milling, and...

Making Parts on a CNC Milling Machine

How to Make Parts with a CNC Milling Machine 101 Phase 1) It’s Design Time CAD It You have a part idea in mind and need to design it, so...

Difference Between 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis Milling

What’s the Difference Between 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis Milling? These days, CNC technology has evolved to include touchscreen controls, robots, and multiple-axis machines. For those that are brand new to...

DATRON CNC Integrated Probe Simplifies Workpiece Setup

Simplify Your Workpiece Setup with DATRON’s Integrated Probe and Smart Control Why would an integrated probe and smart CNC control make a world of difference to manufacturers and machinists? Because...

AVBotz Robotic Submarines

This blog was updated in August 2022, to announce the grand results of RoboSub 2022. AVBotz placed 2nd out of 39 teams in the Autonomy Challenge. We are so proud...

5 CNC Machining Tips for Beginners

5 High-Speed CNC Machining Tips for Beginners Machining the perfect part is a journey of trial and error, especially as CNC technology evolves. With so many factors influencing your machining...

Semiconductor Parts Made on DATRON

Making Semiconductor Parts on a DATRON If your product needs to process information, you need a microchip. From smartphones and cars to everyday appliances like refrigerators, microchips (also known as...

Lithophane on a DATRON neo

Making a Lithophane on a DATRON neo A lithophane is a type of 3D artwork that is etched or molded into a very thin translucent material, like plastic. The design...

The DATRON next© control CNC software is one of those smart technologies that comes along and just improves how we work. After years of manual data entry, painstakingly slow part...

Small Aluminum Parts Machining

Most Efficient Way To Machine Small Aluminum Parts We’ve all been there. A job comes in that needs small cutting tools, and all we have is a 40-Taper VMC. So,...