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CNC Mill vs Router [How to choose the right one for you]

by Bob Warfield | Jun 30, 2022 | Blog, CNC Basics, CNC Router, DIY CNC

CNC Mill vs Router [How to choose the right one for you] Introduction One of the first decisions you’ll have to make before acquiring a CNC Machine is which kind of CNC Machine do you want? This article focuses on comparing two of the most popular CNC...

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Heat Treatment of Metals for Machinists [Easy Guide]

by Bob Warfield | Jun 16, 2022 | Blog, CNC Manufacturing & Job Shops, Machining Techniques

Heat treatment of Metals for Machinists What is Heat Treatment? Heat Treatment a manufacturing process that uses heat to modify the mechanical properties of a material, such as steel. Nearly every metal involved in manufacturing goes through some sort of...

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Work Hardening & Strain Hardening [Machinist’s Guide]

by Bob Warfield | May 12, 2022 | Blog, Feeds and Speeds, Machining Techniques, Manual Machining

What Does Strain Hardening or Work Hardening Mean? Strain hardening, or work hardening as it is more often called, is the hardening of metal by plastic deformation.  It can be a problem or a benefit in metalworking.  Learn what it is and how to avoid or...

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CNCCookbook 2022 CNC Router Survey

by Bob Warfield | May 9, 2022 | Blog, CNC Products, CNC Router

This year, we got about 150 responses.  The last time we did a CNC Router Survey was 2020, so it’ll be interesting t see what’s changed over the 2 years. Thanks to everyone that contributed by taking the survey!  Let’s dig into the numbers...

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Chamfer Mill Speeds and Feeds [ Chamfering Tool Guide ]

by Bob Warfield | Apr 26, 2022 | Blog, CNC Basics, CNC Products, CNC Router, Feeds and Speeds, Machining Techniques, Manual Machining

Chamfer Mill Speeds and Feeds [ Chamfering Tool Guide ] The Chamfer Mill or Chamfering Tools are an essential part of any CNC’ers tooling.  They make it easy to put that nice chamfered edge on parts that is such a signature for CNC machined work.  This Easy...

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