The software for this machine is a bit weird. For most CNC machines with a rotary axis, the A axis is treated as such — a rotary axis.

Take an inside look at the workings of this Haas five-axis CNC machine. Also check out the whole digital process, along with detailed pictures and digitalized data, at Popular Hot Rodding Magazine.

Modern CAD/CAM CNC machines are compact and equipped with automatic tool changers, multi-axis machining technology, and the ability to complete the entire machining process with a single machine.

Ready for some hard core gadget creation? If you thought your dremel tool was handy before, in today's How-To we'll start building our own CNC machine. Aside from the geek factor, it can be handy ...