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Best CAD CAM Software for CNC Beginners, DIY, and Hobbyists [2018]
Let’s face it–there’s a lot to learn as you’re starting out in CNC. And, given that CNC is all about computer-controlled machine tools, a lot of that learning has to do with...
G-Wizard Calculator: Major UI Update
G-Wizard Calculator is getting its first Major UI Update since 2013, woohoo! Wow! That seems like such a long time. A little less than 5 years, and so much has happened since then. It was time to...
Free Online CNC Training Courses and Guides to Help CNC’ers
Free Online CNC Training Courses Help CNC’ers These days, production CNC shops have gotten so busy it’s hard to get good on-the-job CNC training. Hobbyists are totally out of luck...
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CNC Router Bits and How to Use Them [Definitive Guide 2018]
While you can use endmills and twist drills that are typical of the non-router (routers are also called gantry mills, if you prefer) CNC world, there are a number of special CNC Router Bits than can...
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Polar Coordinates Calculator: [Rectangular to Polar, Polar to Rectangular]
Polar Coordinates Calculator: [Rectangular to Polar, Polar to Rectangular] Here’s what G-Wizard’s Polar Coordinates Calculator looks like: Free G-Wizard Polar Coordinates...
CNC Software Sale Extended To This Friday!
As I promised, if enough folks requested a sale extension, I extended the sale. As a reminder–all CNC Software has been marked down 15%. The sale prices don’t show up until you get into...
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Plunge Milling / Roughing: CNC Secret Weapon [ 2018 Complete Guide ]
What is Plunge Milling? Have you got a tough job ahead, either because your machine is too lightweight or because of challenging geometry on the part (deep pockets, for example)? If so, maybe...
New Mac and PC G-Wizard Release Improves Usability
Yesterday, I uploaded G-Wizard Calculator v4.19. If you’re a registered user, you can download it here. PC users will find minor usability improvements in the form of GW remembering the last...
5 Quick and Fun CNC Projects for Memorial Day Weekend
How about some quick and easy but fun CNC Projects you can get done this Memorial Day Weekend? I know you won’t have much time, what with all the BBQ’ing that has to be done, but you...
Hardness Conversion Chart, Calculator & Tests for Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers and More
Hardness Conversion Chart, Calculator & Tests for Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers and More Latest news: We just added a slick new Hardness Conversion Calculator to our G-Wizard software. Jump To:...
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