[This Old Tony] has a few videos that have made appearances on Hackaday. His latest one is CNC Dummies for Routers (see below). The subtitle, CNC Basics, is an honest one. If you’re already well ...

Manufacturers that work with nesting CNC routers depend on optimal vacuum to hold down their parts firmly and consistently. Dependable hold-down capability is crucial to all jobs, but especially those ...

In vacuum hold-down applications, suction is created by using vacuum to move air in the opposite direction of the component being held in place. When air is removed beneath the part or component, the ...