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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...
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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...
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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...

Case Studies

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In-House Prototyping Transforms PQ Controls’ Production Originally making junction boxes for fire trucks, PQ Controls has been in the electronics industry since 1973. The Connecticut-based company has since diversified into...
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Smart CNC Milling Advances Scientific Research at University of Oregon Evolution of the University of Oregon’s Machine Shop Machining has been a focus for the University of Oregon (UO) since...
An In-House CNC Machine Improves the Design Process for Analytical Sales and Services   Analytical Sales and Services started from humble one-room beginnings in Mahwah, New Jersey. Originally, they offered...

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The pantograph is a manually operated machine that removes material using a rotating tool or diamond scribe. The tool is connected by levers to a stylus that is moved manually...
DATRON Dynamics understands the importance of minimized downtime in a manufacturing environment, and while we focus on building machines that simply do not break, we can never completely prevent this...
A probe is defined as an instrument which can measure a material’s surface by contact. These measurements are used to ensure uniform depth in the machining process. Sometimes, blanks need...

Making Things eBook by DATRON DYNAMICS & AUTODESK

The Making Things eBook is both the case study and a reflection on that journey. We spoke to members of the Autodesk Technology Centers team to gain insights on why—and how—to set up in-house prototyping.