You also can 3D-print tools when teaching new operators, or in situations where manufacturing speed or safety matters more than tool longevity. With the right plastic filament and proper printing ...

A fab shop had a job that required bending very long pieces of 0.25-in. high-strength, wear-resistant plate. The shop was interested in servo-electric technology, having seen it work successfully in ...

A motor mount. A sturdy enclosure. A 43.7° bracket. The average hack requires at least one angled metal part, and the best tool to make one is still the good ol’ press brake. Bending parts requires a ...