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10 Questions You Should Ask a Mechanic Before They Work on Your Car

Before you let anyone work on your car, ask them these 10 questions. Based on their answers, you'll know if they're the right mechanic to do the job.

What Is CNC Machining?

CNC machines create parts from just about any material imaginable. Learn more here.

How to Fix a Leaking Sunroof

Solve most sunroof leak problems by clearing a clogged drain tube with your shop vacuum.

Peak Toolworks Endurance Diamond Finger Joint Tool in IWF 2022 Debut

Peak Toolworks (IWF Booth B4816) will show its Endurance Diamond Finger Joint Tool at IWF for the first time. Based on a polycrystalline diamond grade blade for tooling technology developed by Peak Toolworks in 2018, it was incorporated into the Endurance Diamond Finger Joint Tool in 2020, an innovation to the many decades of HSS… Continue reading Peak Toolworks Endurance Diamond Finger Joint Tool in IWF 2022 Debut

CNC Machines: In The Beginning / Is Your Wood Shop Ready?

CNC routers are becoming as commonplace as sliding tablesaws in the modern woodshop, but woodworkers should consider whether or not the investment will pay off.

3 Ways an Auto-Bagging System Decreases Costs

For companies that are looking for ways to reduce their shipping costs (particularly given increasing customer demands for faster, cheaper shipping), automation will play a critical role. In particular, auto-bagging systems can reduce overall shipping costs in the following three ways.

7 CNC Parameters You Should Know

Parameters tell the CNC every little detail about the specific machine tool being used, and how all CNC features and functions are to be utilized.>

How To Build Your Own Cotton-Candy Machine

Can Machine Learning Transform the Auto Industry?

Analytics — including machine learning and manufacturing optimization —is taking off in the auto industry, and has the potential to go much further.

Five Axis machining at Metalmite — Metalmite

Do not turn your monitor sideways, this is a 5 axis mill and the vise is turned 90 degrees so we can make the part complete. This is one of the many benefits of 5 axis machining. We have enjoyed the benefits of these machines for over 5 years now. Our Mori Sieki 5 axis mill is thestrongest on the market today. It will also work and a vertical or horizontal lathe as it turns the part up to 2000 RPM. Read…

Auto Body students learn how to master new virtual paint machine

SAN BENITO — With it’s virtual helmet, simulator tower, monitor and handheld spray gun it may look like a video game, but it’s actually a virtual spray paint machine.

Can You Get it With a Manual?

We're at the New York International Auto Show answering the one question on everyone’s mind.

11 things you need to know about Android Auto

Android Auto isn't readily available yet, which might make the decision to install it in your car a little difficult. Here's what you need to know if you're thinking about upgrading.

Rethinking Auto. Is Using Auto ISO a Bad Thing?

I used to believe that the Auto setting on a camera was something to be avoided the way a tired waitress avoids eye contact when you’re signaling for a coffee refill—she can’t deny that you’re there, but she can ignore the hell out of you. I still feel that way about fully auto exposure, but my maniacally stubborn attitude toward Auto ISO is softening like marshmallow Peeps in a microwave.

Here’s how to save the Detroit auto show

The Detroit auto show should make itself THE place new car companies from China and India make news.

Everything you need to know about 5-axis machining

Hurco created this website based on input from customers, application engineers, & sales reprs who wanted all of the expertise regarding 5-axis machining in one place.

Can I Stay on My Parents’ Auto Insurance If I Move Out?

Find out if you should purchase your own auto insurance policy when you leave your parents’ house. Read on for more information.