by Bob Warfield | Apr 10, 2018 | Beginner, Blog, CNC Router, DIY CNC, FeedsSpeeds, GCode, Techniques
Is Manual Machining Faster than CNC for Simple Parts? Manual is Faster CNC is Faster CNC: Beginners Get Started Here [2018 Update] Looking to get started in CNC? Use this guide to start off on the right foot. We’ll tell you what things you’ll want to...
by cncdivi | Mar 11, 2018 | Beginner, Blog, GCode, Software, Techniques
Based on the big uptick in traffic and time spent on the page, I can tell you really like the updates I made to our Free Feeds and Speeds course. So, I’ve done a complete overhaul on our Free CNC Programming G-Code Course in the same way. It’s more...
by Bob Warfield | Feb 4, 2018 | Beginner, Blog, FeedsSpeeds, GCode, Software, Techniques
Do you refer to Machinery’s Handbook a lot for the quick reference charts? Do you use online Calculators of various kinds to figure out your machining problems? I used to, but then I got tired of leafing through thick handbooks and trying to find things on the...
by Bob Warfield | Feb 2, 2018 | Blog, CNC Projects, Cool, DIY CNC, GCode, Products, Software
Take an inexpensive CNC lathe from eBay for $1200. Inexpensive because the electronics don’t work. Add a powerful Centroid Acorn Controller (also not too expensive) and you’ve got the slick little lathe that Centroid uses to test their controls: Just the...
by Wade Wendorf | Jan 25, 2018 | Blog, CNC Projects, GCode, Guest-Post, Manufacturing, Techniques
Now you have your lathe setup, and all the tooling to get started. What’s next? Getting it going and doing something with it! I take a very slow cautious approach with any new machine tool. It’s just who I am. I’m usually super eager to make stuff...
by Bob Warfield | Jan 19, 2018 | Blog, FeedsSpeeds, GCode, Manufacturing, Products, Software, Techniques
Did you make some New Year’s Resolutions this year? You really should. 2018 is going to be a growth year for CNC. Right here at the beginning is your chance to take on some new challenges and learn some new things that will help ensure you grow too during...