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CAM Post Processors for G-Code Dialects

by Bob Warfield | May 13, 2019 | Categories: Blog, GCode, Software, and Techniques. | 0 Comments

CNC Post Processors & CAM for Different G-Code Dialects [ 2019 ] Note: This article is part of CNCCookbook’s G-Code Tutorial What is a CNC Post Processor? We’ve seen that there are...

Fly Cutters

by Bob Warfield | May 13, 2019 | Categories: Blog, FeedsSpeeds, and Techniques. | 0 Comments

Feeds and Speeds for Fly Cutters and Manual Mills I got an email from a customer the other day who wondered if there wasn’t some way to make G-Wizard more focused to the needs of manual machinists....

Beginner’s Guide to CNC Machine Setup [ 2019 ]

by Bob Warfield | May 12, 2019 | Categories: Beginner, Blog, and Techniques. | 0 Comments

Beginner’s Guide to CNC Machine Setup [2019 ] Deliverable: CNC Machine is Setup to Run the Part Setup is where we get the CNC Machines all ready to run the part. We need to make sure it has...

When to Use a Spot Drill [ 7 Useful Tips and Techniques ]

by Bob Warfield | May 9, 2019 | Categories: Beginner, Blog, FeedsSpeeds, and Techniques. | 20 Comments

When to Use a Spot Drill [ 7 Useful Tips and Techniques ] Machinists are familiar with spot drills–they’re stub length and have little or no flutes. These little drills are designed to...

Feeds & Speeds Fine Adjustments [ Tool, Machine, & Task ]

by Bob Warfield | May 8, 2019 | Categories: Blog, FeedsSpeeds, Products, Software, and Techniques. | 0 Comments

Feeds & Speeds Fine Adjustments [ Tool, Machine, & Task ] Note: This is Lesson 13 of our Free Email Feeds & Speeds Master Class. Click here to learn more about the Master Class. For...

CNC Machine Operator Skills & Machinist Skills [2019 Quick Guide]

by Bob Warfield | May 7, 2019 | Categories: Blog, Business, Manufacturing, and Techniques. | 2 Comments

Did you ever hit a tough problem in the shop, one where nobody seemed to know what to do, and all of a sudden someone came forward and saved the day? Those kind of incidents are what elevate some...

Lights Out Manufacturing [ 2019 Definitive Guide + 21 Tips ]

by Bob Warfield | May 5, 2019 | Categories: Blog, Business, Manufacturing, and Techniques. | 0 Comments

Lights Out Manufacturing: 2019 Definitive Guide + 21 Tips Lights Out Manufacturing: let the machines keep working after you go home. It’s the next step for greater productivity and...

High Speed Machining (HSM) for CNC Milling [ Definitive Guide ]

by Bob Warfield | May 1, 2019 | Categories: Blog, FeedsSpeeds, and Techniques. | 0 Comments

High Speed Machining, Trochoidal Milling, and HSM Speeds and Feeds Note: High Speed Machining is Lesson 11 of our Free Email Feeds & Speeds Master Class. Click here to learn more about...

DIY Cold Bluing & Black Oxide on Steel [ Easy Coatings, Finishes & Kits ]

by Bob Warfield | Apr 27, 2019 | Categories: Blog, CNC Projects, Products, and Techniques. | 0 Comments

What is Cold Bluing and Black Oxide for Steel? Bluing and Black Oxides are essentially the same thing. Older methods required that parts be submerged in vats of dangerous boiling chemicals. With...

11 Ways to Locate Part Zero on Your CNC Machine

by Bob Warfield | Apr 25, 2019 | Categories: Beginner, Blog, and Techniques. | 28 Comments

11 Ways to Locate Part Zero on Your CNC Machine This article was originally published in 2016 with only 8 ways to locate Part Zero and has been hugely popular ever since. I’ve updated it with...

Fly Cutter: Ultimate Surface Finish Rewards [Complete Guide]

by Bob Warfield | Apr 22, 2019 | Categories: Beginner, Blog, CNC Projects, CNC Router, DIY CNC, FeedsSpeeds, Manual, Products, and Techniques. | 0 Comments

Everything you need to know about fly cutters right here in one complete guide. There are 3 big reasons fly cutters are used: They produce a better surface finish than most Face Mills. They’re...

10 Different Types of Thread Taps [Definitive Guide]

by Bob Warfield | Apr 22, 2019 | Categories: Beginner, Blog, Products, and Techniques. | 0 Comments

There are many different types of thread taps, and knowing exactly when to use each kind is the goal of this guide. Note: If you’re familiar with tap types, but need to learn best practices...

New Tool Crib Bling for G-Wizard, Released!

by Bob Warfield | Apr 16, 2019 | Categories: Blog, FeedsSpeeds, NewFeatures, and Products. | 0 Comments

I just uploaded G-Wizard Calculator version 4.69. This is a Production release for PC’s only (not ready for Macs yet), so if you want to play with it, you’ll need to manually download...

Spring Sale on CNC Software [ Details Here!!! ]

by Bob Warfield | Apr 7, 2019 | Categories: Blog. | 0 Comments

Hey, it’s your lucky day: I just launched our Spring Sale. We’ve got some fantastic tools in our store that will help you boost your CNC productivity, understanding, and profitability....

Micromachining, Micro Drill, Milling, & Machines [ Definitive Guide ]

by Bob Warfield | Apr 1, 2019 | Categories: Blog, FeedsSpeeds, Manufacturing, and Techniques. | 0 Comments

Note: Micromachining is Lesson 16 of our Free Email Feeds & Speeds Master Class. Click here to learn more about the Master Class. Introduction to Micromachining Micro-mills look similar but...