Author Archives: Fine Line Automation

Coming soon! Better American Made Machines with Better Support and Faster Shipping

For many years now Fine Line Automation has been building great machines at affordable prices. The landscape for CNC routers has changed dramatically since we founded the company back in 2008. When we began, you could not find a capable CNC router for under $10,000. So we filled that niche with our 8020 offerings. In […]

New Pricing on Saturn Routers

Here are Fine Line Automation we pride ourselves on having stable pricing. We do not like to raise the price of our products. However, this time we don’t really have a choice. Earlier this year, the current administration enacted tariffs on certain goods coming from foreign countries. The CNC tooling industry as a whole has started […]

Why Does Heat Treatment Of Rack and Pinion Gears Matter?

Heat treatment is the standard for gear racks on industrial grade equipment, but it’s rarely found on less expensive machines. Most entry-level machines use gearing with no heat treatment. Heat treated rack has improved surface hardness that resists higher contact stresses and allows you to push your machines harder and faster. Heat treated gear rack […]