Bob Cad/Cam Software:

The Makers of Mach3 Controller Software: Artsoft

TurboCNC. A DOS based controller that is quite powerful and yet easy to use.
It will run our mills on a 120mhz computer. 

Hart Scientific - INSCO is the calibration laboratory for all types of measurement devices provides ISO accredited calibration services for research equipment, laboratory equipment and measurement weights.

Machining Directory - Machining Equipment, Centers and Information

Jay Leno in Popular Mechanics     Jay's article on the importance of machinists, the bottom line is: "I rank a machinist higher than a computer operator. True machinists don't think of metal as something hard  and unchangeable. They can make anything they want,  or replace nearly any part that's ever been made. I have a lot of respect for those guys. I always will."

Nanotechnology Now   Gateway to everything nanotech. Basics, news, and general information.

Hand Reviewed Tool Web sites   For the best site reviews.

PatentCafe.com Patents, copyrights, trademarks, Inventors forums and much more

Porticos - Mechanical Engineering    "WE TURN GOOD IDEAS INTO GREAT PRODUCTS"    A mechanical design and product development service, including much information and resources related to their expertise

Business Industry Network   The most valuable online resource for maintenance and engineering professionals in the manufacturing industry.

Modern Machine Shop On-line North America's premier metalworking information source.

Metal Web News    A Virtual Newsletter for the Online Metal Enthusiasts.

The Home Shop Machinist    A terrific magazine for those individuals whose principle passion is the shaping of metal into valuable items and visually beautiful

Machine Shop Related Resources

Machine Tool Help.com   CNC machine tool help and advice all in one place.      Whether you are buying selling or repairing a new, used, machining center, CNC lathe, CNC router or any other type of machine tool, we can point you in the right direction. Avoid mistakes, downtime, improve your knowledge and make important educated decisions.

Machine Shop Essentials     Machining in the manual world. A great read for those just starting out, and those who know CNC but unfamiliar with doing it the manual way. Books on welding also available here.

Machine Shop Trade Secrets A Guide to Manufacturing Machine Shop Practices. A must read for all machining enthusiasts.No matter your experience level, the tips and knowledge that you'll gain from this book will improve your machining practices greatly.

Mag-Knight Die Cutting and Laser Co., Inc. We are a growing laser and die cutting company, providing exceptionally low cost nationwide service.

Die-Cut.net     Low cost nationwide die cutting with no minimums or setup fees by Mag-Knight.

Slater Tools, Inc. For all your rotary broaching needs. Number one choice for rotary broaching, speed and accuracy.

Invert-A-Bolt.com     Tooling components for high speed machining and Lean Manufacturing , Tooling vises, modular components, work supports, fasteners, locators, and other tooling products.

CNC Electronics LLC Exclusively deals with the machine tools industry of America     Useful directory and machine tool manufacturers: Fanuc, GE and GE Fanuc CNC parts supplier of AC drive units, control board, power supply modules, monitor screens, motors and encoders, master controller pcbs.

CNC Machine Tool Spares    Like Fanuc; Siemens; Mitsubishi; Okuma     Allen Bradley; and repair CNC parts.

DNC Electronics     CNC Electronic Specialists Repairs and parts for: Fanuc; GE; Siemens; Mazak

Machinists Materials     All types of machining materials, at a fraction of the price!

MatWeb The online materials information resource; Free information database with data on 26,071 materials, including metals, plastics, ceramics and composites.

Harvey Tool  Specializing in unique, hard to find, cutting tools.

The Rolling Ball Web     An online compendium of rolling ball sculptures, clocks, and etc.

The Virtual Machinist    Quality Comes First ! A site designed for virtually all your machining needs. We combine industries with suppliers and vendors.

Kwik-Bytes, by Sparro Machine Products A sampling of innovative machining and measuring procedures, convenient charts, etc. Stuff you won't find in your handbooks. A potpourri of helpful information and shortcuts for machinists and machine shops.

Large-Diameter Holes From Small-Diameter Drills Rapid Traverse article by Peter Zelinski, in the June 2000 issue of Modern Machine Shop and mmsonline.com.

LCM General Machine Shop  Mill, Lathe & CNC/Prototype & Production "No Job Too Big or Too Small"

CNC Machining Services  High Precision and Extreme Accuracies 5 axis machining, Wire EDM, Miniature and micromachining.

F/M EDM  Contract machine shop specializing in: wire, sinker and small hole electrical discharge machining. Supplier of brass and copper EDM electrodes.

M & D Machine Company A Maryland-based provider of production CNC machining, EDM machining and contract machining to clients across the eastern shore. Operating from a climate controlled, custom-designed facility, M & D offers you the skills of an  exceptional team of machinists using state-of-the-art equipment.

V&L Machine & Tool Co., Inc. Specializing in CNC production and prototype machining. We excel in the manufacturing of precision machined  components and assemblies for almost any industry and by serving your needs, can help you become a success.

Home and Hobby Machining

Machine Shop Trade Secrets   A Guide to Manufacturing Machine Shop Practices. A must read for home and hobby machining enthusiasts. The tips and knowledge that you'll gain from this book will improve your machining practices greatly and increase the scope of your machining hobby.

LittleMachineShop.comThe premier source of parts and accessories for mini lathes and mini mills.

How-To-Plans.com Quality plans for home, shop, farm, lawn/garden, recreation, and woodworking. Come in... browse around !

Home Machinist wwwBoard Ask metalworking questions . . . get good answers. Lots of activity here !

Pat's Metalwork Links  Great links and info on all things machinist related!

Lamborn's Miniature Engines    A very in depth hobbyist site. Lots of good information, projects, links and etc.

Lewis-Clark Antique Power Club    Set your clock back almost a century and enjoy some relics from a simpler, slower-paced, and more satisfying day and age.

The Model Engineering Clearing House Model design and building Information galore.

Shop Software

The Machinist's Friend   A valuable utility program for machine shop owners, machinists, CNC programmers, metalworkers, students, engineers, or anyone else needing to solve trig calculations.

Kentech Inc.  Machine shop software, created by and designed for the REAL WORLD.

CNC Concepts, Inc. A premier training supplier for computer numerical control (CNC) in the industry. Products, services, CNC tricks & shortcuts, and etc.

Portals and Directories

Industrial Quick Search A great search engine for all things industrial

E-Lynks.com     An incredibly useful portal to the web. One-click index/directory to alphabetized web sites and major search engines.

B2B Portals

Vertical Net Providing information resources, communication vehicles, and e-commerce channels for industrial, professional, and technology-based businesses.

The Thomas Register   Over 8000 solutions for your business

Entrepreneurial Para Principles Oh, those early years in business! Advice from Sparro Tools .com

How Stuff Works You want to see how the Segway Human Transporter works, or practically anything else? From a huge array of categories.