Grundlagen & Einstieg
CNC Milling Machine Made in Germany: What Is Really Behind It?
“Made in Germany” is not a tested seal, and what matters is manufacturing depth. What the term means for CNC...
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Your guide through the world of CNC technology
54 expert articles
Manufacturer know-how from Leopoldshöhe
Kaufberatung
Maschinenauswahl, Vergleiche & Entscheidungshilfen11 articlesGrundlagen & Einstieg
Erste Schritte, G-Code, Inbetriebnahme & Wartung11 articlesMaterial & Bearbeitung
Aluminium, Holz, Kunststoff & Schnittdaten7 articlesSpindles, drives & tools
HF spindles, motors, tool changers & milling cutters8 articlesAufspannung & Peripherie
Vakuumtechnik, Spannmittel, Absaugung & Einhausung7 articlesAnwendungen & Branchen
Model making, sign making, furniture making & more9 articlesAll articles
Aerospace
CNC Workholding: Clamping Workpieces Correctly (With a Focus on Automotive & Aerospace)
Strap clamps, machine vice, vacuum table or 4th axis? The guide shows which workholding suits which workpiece, and what requirements...
Anwendungen & Branchen
3D CNC Milling in Wood: Reliefs, Model Making and Curved Shapes
Reliefs, model components and curved furniture fronts: how 3D CNC milling in wood works, from the right tools and CAD/CAM...
Grundlagen & Einstieg
Choosing the Right Milling Spindle: Power, Cooling and Tool Holder
HF spindle or router motor? Which kW power, which cooling, which tool holder? This guide takes you step by step...
Grundlagen & Einstieg
Calculating Cutting Speed: Formula and Table for CNC Milling
How to calculate cutting speed in CNC milling: the formula, a material table for wood, plastic, aluminium and steel, and...
Spindeln, Antriebe & Werkzeug
Ball Screw and Ball Nut: The Drive Technology of the CNC Milling Machine Explained
The ball screw is the precise feed drive of every professional CNC gantry milling machine. We explain function, efficiency, the...
Grundlagen & Einstieg
Free CAD Software for CNC: The Best Freeware Tools Compared
FreeCAD, Fusion 360, Inkscape, QCAD and more: which free CAD program suits your CNC milling machine? A comparison by function,...
Aufspannung & Peripherie
Cyclone Separator for CNC Dust Extraction: How It Works & Correct Sizing
A cyclone separator removes over 95% of wood and aluminium chips before they reach the filter and the side channel...
Spindeln, Antriebe & Werkzeug
SK30 Tool Changer for the CNC Milling Machine: Function, Benefits and Selection
An automatic tool changer (ATC) with SK30 holder saves hours per week, reduces operator errors and prepares the CNC milling...
Aufspannung & Peripherie
Vacuum Table and Vacuum Pump for the CNC Milling Machine: Which Combination Really Works?
A vacuum table is the fastest clamping method for sheet material, but only if the table and pump are matched....
Kaufberatung
CNC Kit vs. Assembled Machine: Which Option Suits You?
Build a CNC kit yourself or buy a turnkey milling machine instead? We honestly compare cost, assembly time, learning effect...
Aufspannung & Peripherie
Side Channel Blowers for CNC Vacuum Tables: Selection, Power and Connection
A side channel blower is the most robust vacuum source for CNC vacuum tables. We show which kW class suits...