There are lots of laser cutters and other CNC machines available for a decent price online, but the major hurdle to getting these machines running won’t be the price or the parts. It’s usually ...

Low cost 3D printers have come a long way in the last few years, but have entry-level CNC machines improved by the same leaps and bounds? That’s what [ModBot] recently set out to find.

In this article, you will learn how to compare reamer performance and cost-effectiveness in CNC machining by considering four aspects: tool life, hole quality, machining time, and tool cost.