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Rapid prototyping with the pocket nc
Explore the benefits of in-house rapid prototyping with the Pocket NC, a desktop 5-axis CNC that can help you streamline your prototyping process and save time and money in your manufacturing operations
Pocket NC 101: 5-Axis CNC Machining in the Classroom
Learn or teach the basics of 5 axis machining with the Pocket NC 101 course for the V2-10.
Testing the Limits: Surface Finish Analysis of Pocket NC Machines
Testing the surface finish capabilities of the Pocket NC machines using brass and a roughness scale.
Incorporating the Pocket NC into your shop to keep the big machines making $$$
Penta Machine intern Hudson Basset uses a Pocket NC to create a production tool and avoid disrupting prototyping and production in the machine shop.
Schunk Zero Point Fixturing on the Pocket Nc V2
Schunk zero point fixturing on the Pocket NC V2.
Big news: Pocket NC Company is now Penta Machine Company
We’re the same great team, making the same powerful machines and software — and we’re thrilled to announce our new name and fresh look.
Simulator Update v0.8.0
Pocket NC Simulator update v0.8.0 packs in a number of new features! Read all about them in detail or watch the video to see how they work.
Third Party Workholding Options
With a 5-axis machine there are a number of ways for customers to hold stock and cut parts. In this article a number of customer inspired workholding ideas are presented.
Rotated Work Offsets (RWO) Introduced in Software V4.8.0
Today Pocket NC announces the release of software version 4.8.0 which introduces Rotated Work Offsets (RWO).
Pocket NC Spring 2020 Update
Pocket NC is still open and fulfilling orders during this time of COVID-19.
Pocket NC Announces the Launch of Courses
Pocket NC is excited to announce the launch of courses.pocketnc.com starting with the Pocket NC 101 (V2-10) course.
Fusion 360 Update
This month (October 2019) Autodesk made some changes in the way that Fusion 360 is offered.
Announcing the Pocket NC V2-50 for Pre-Orders
We at Pocket NC are pleased to announce the release of the V2-50, a 5-axis desktop CNC milling machine with a 50,000 RPM spindle and a 2 micron TIR quick change spindle.