CNC Machining Guides

Desktop CNC Lathe Buying Guide: Capability, Set...

A used lathe might have an attractive price, but moving it, getting it running, and finding support are part of the purchase too. Here's what we look at when choosing...

Desktop CNC Lathe Buying Guide: Capability, Set...

A used lathe might have an attractive price, but moving it, getting it running, and finding support are part of the purchase too. Here's what we look at when choosing...

Lathe vs Milling Machine: Where Does a 4th Axis...

A shaft, a bracket, and a threaded part with milled flats call for different setups. Here's how we approach the lathe vs milling machine decision, where a fourth axis helps,...

Lathe vs Milling Machine: Where Does a 4th Axis...

A shaft, a bracket, and a threaded part with milled flats call for different setups. Here's how we approach the lathe vs milling machine decision, where a fourth axis helps,...

Brass chess pawn made on the SineCore SC-512L desktop CNC lathe

Desktop CNC Lathe for Small-Batch Production: P...

Making the same part again next week? That's where a desktop CNC lathe starts to make sense. We've used the SC-512L for brass chess pieces, replacement bolts, and rework. Here's...

Desktop CNC Lathe for Small-Batch Production: P...

Making the same part again next week? That's where a desktop CNC lathe starts to make sense. We've used the SC-512L for brass chess pieces, replacement bolts, and rework. Here's...