(Video embedded below.) As it’s a combined CNC lathe and grinder, it uses custom software he had developed specifically for the machine. Much of the high precision of the machine is courtesy of ...

Tool grinders and sharpening machines include manually operated as well as automated computer numerical control (CNC) machines. Manually operated tool grinders required highly skilled operators.

CNC controllers are used to retrofit many types of machine shop equipment. Examples include horizontal mills, vertical mills, lathes and turning centers, grinders, electro discharge machining (EDM) ...