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Details Thermal Expansion Equations [Easy Calculation Formulas]
Thermal Expansion Equation G-Wizard’s thermal expansion calculator uses a simple formula for thermal expansion of any object. The equations for linear and volumetric expansion are very similar. Linear expansion formula: ΔL = aL₁(T₂ – T₁) Volumetric expansion... 0 Comments
Details Tap Speed and Feed Calculator [Free + Pro Calculator]
Free Tap Speed and Feed Calculator Free Tap Speed and Feed Calculator Threads per inch TPI Spindle Speed:RPM Feed Rate (Feed Calculator):IPM Tap Feeds and Speeds Basics Tapping Feeds and Speeds are pretty easy to calculate because they’re constrained by the... 0 Comments
Details Tool Setter: Measuring Tools for Length [Easy Guide]
Tool Setter: Measuring Tools for Length [Tool Data Management] CNC depends a lot on accurately measuring tools for length. CNC machines require tool data, by which I mean length and diameter information, so they understand exactly where the cutting is happening. The... 0 Comments
Details G-Wizard Editor University : Conversational CNC Wizards
G-Wizard Editor University : Conversational CNC Wizards Lathe OD Turning Wizard A quick walkthrough of how to use the Lathe OD Turning Conversational CNC Wizard. Lathe Facing Wizard A quick walkthrough of how to use the Lathe Facing Conversational CNC... 0 Comments
Details 2.5D to Brushless DC Motor
CNC Dictionary: 2.5 Axis to Brushless DC Motor Last | Next 2.5 Axis or 2.5D CNC 2.5D is a term used to describe a manufacturing process where there are no parts of the workpiece that overhang. In essence, all sections needing machining are accessible by a... 0 Comments
Details Easy Lathe Projects
Easy Lathe Projects Things for you to make in your shop! Easy Lathe Project Work Logs Making a Turner’s Cube Industrial Hobbies Mill CNC Conversion (includes Epoxy/Granite fill, One Shot Oiler, etc. Make Your Own Transfer Screws Button V-Block... 1 Comment
Details Mini Mill Projects
Mini Mill Projects are things for you to make in your shop that can be done with a smaller Hobby-class milling machine. Mini Mill Project Work Logs New Way Covers for the IH Mill Optical Limit Switches Vise Jaws of “Doom” Coolant Mister... 0 Comments
Details 2006 CNC Blog Archive
On December 21, 2006 Drill Press Speeder This is a cool gadget, made by Dumore, that goes in your drill press chuck and lets you run tiny little twist bits at 20,000 rpm: 12/20/06 Gravity Operated Center Punch I use center punches a lot, particularly as transfer... 0 Comments
Details Mastering Aluminum Cutting: 11 CNC Router Secrets
Mastering Aluminum Cutting: 11 CNC Router Secrets Can a Router Cut Aluminum? Folks often ask, “Can a CNC Router cut aluminum?” They’re used to seeing them cut wood and plastics. My answer to this question is always, “Yes, any CNC Router can cut aluminum if you do it... 37 Comments
Details CNC Training: Free Online Machinist Training and Guides to Help CNC’ers
Free Online CNC Training Courses 14 Free Online CNC classes and Guides for CNC Machinists. Increase your skills by learning more about Feeds & Speeds, G-Code, and much more. These days, production CNC shops have gotten so busy it’s hard to get good... 0 Comments
Details Best CAD and CAM Software for Beginners [Easy Guide]
Best CAD and CAM Software for Beginners [Easy Guide] CAD CAM Software–what’s that? Let’s face it–there’s a lot to learn as you’re starting out in CNC. CNC is all about computer-controlled machine tools, so a lot of that learning has to do with... 7 Comments
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