Who says geekiness can’t be cool? Even the biggest Luddite should appreciate this.

A Japanese company, Daishin, made this video to commemorate their 50th anniversary. Their milling machine spins on 5 axis. I can’t get over the way the platform and drill head move in synchrony in this video.

Machining Aluminum: How a large block of aluminum is “milled” or sculpted into a finely detailed part. Usually for a mechanical part. You wouldn’t machine a fork or tin can, but there is no other way to make a part for an aircraft or automobile engine.