MDF vs. LDF: Which spoilboard is better for CNC?
Spoilboards represent one of the least talked about but most important aspects of CNC work, playing an essential role in preserving the condition of your CNC machine while also adding stability and accuracy to the cutting process. When it comes...
Tips to improve ventilation and air quality in the shop
Manufacturing – and CNC work in particular – produces a lot of dust and debris. This can not only pose threats to the quality and efficiency of your production, but it can also cause health issues if inhaled on a...
Establishing your CNC maintenance schedule
CNC machines go through a lot in their lifetime, executing heavy-duty jobs and working with materials that can cause more than the typical wear and tear if not properly cared for on an ongoing basis. Because of this, setting and...
Understanding v-carving
As CNC has evolved over time, the level of technology and customization have grown to provide shop owners with incredible capability and versatility on a wide range of projects. From automatic tool changers and PCI controllers to touch probes and...
Benefits of an automatic tool changer and how it works
Automating CNC tasks wherever possible in the shop is one of the best ways to reduce your overall production timelines without sacrificing precision or quality. Manually performing multiple tool processes is one of the especially time-consuming tasks that can slow...
The truth about rack and pinion drive systems in CNC
For a long time in the earlier days of CNC, rack and pinion drive systems were the go-to standard for lower-cost routing systems. Technology has come a long way since then, as we’ve seen ball screw technology become much more...
How CNC technology provided Prime Manufacturers with a one-of-a-kind solution
The versatility and customization of ShopSabre’s CNC machines are among their greatest advantages, as we are able to tailor our offering to meet the unique needs of shops across many different industries and applications. For Prime Manufacturers in Minneapolis, MN,...
How linear guide rails help make precision machining possible
CNC technology has come a long way over the last few decades, with constant industry advancements shifting the way work is done and expanding the scope of what is possible in the shop. Among these advancements is the development of...
How CNC technology takes shop class to the next level
ShopSabre is committed to helping students learn and grow on the highest-quality American-made CNC machines in the industry. This has perhaps never been more evident than at Lakeville North High School in Lakeville, MN, where technology education teacher Kevin Baas...
A Closer Look at HiFlow Vacuum Technology
When nested-based manufacturing first became a widely used practice within the world of CNC, it revolutionized the panel processing industry by allowing for highly efficient production at the lowest possible cost. By taking each component of a job, sorting them...