by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Basics, CNC Manufacturing & Job Shops, CNC Router, Feeds and Speeds, Software, Tools and Techniques
54 problems G-Wizard Calculator will solve for me? Really? Sounds like hyperbole, I know, but it’s a very straightforward and somewhat conservative list. If you haven’t tried G-Wizard, I’d expect you to be skeptical. If you have...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Basics, CNC Router, Feeds and Speeds, Software, Tools and Techniques
A question I hear fairly often is, “Why do I need a Feeds and Speeds Calculator, aren’t the manufacturer’s recommendations good enough? Here is an Infographic that walks through the limitations of Manufacturer’s Recommendations vs Feeds...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Basics, CNC Router, Feeds and Speeds, Tools and Techniques
Why use a single flute end mill? Because they work better in some cases, that’s why! BTW, sometimes these beasts are called o flute end mills or 1 flute end mills. There are a lot of strange beasts out there in the cutting tool world, and a lot of physics...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Basics, Feeds and Speeds, Tools and Techniques
Here’s a good video overview of Climb vs Conventional Milling (Down vs Up Milling): Source: My CNC Chef monthly column with Cutting Tool Engineering Magazine For more in-depth information on conventional milling and climb milling, keep reading. Table of...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Basics, CNC Router, Feeds and Speeds, Tools and Techniques
CNC Feeds and Speeds Calculator Wood [Guide + Easy Tips] CNC Feeds and Speeds Cookbook Italian Olive by Cookwoods.com… Here’s your comprehensive guide to CNC Wood Cutting and Feeds and Speeds Calculator Wood, together with Tips and Techniques that are...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Basics, CNC Manufacturing & Job Shops
With Manufacturing on the upswing lately, Michigan’s biggest problem is suddenly there are not enough qualified cnc machinists available. You had to wonder whether this was coming when so many were laid off, right? Unfortunately for the manufacturers, many of...
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![CNC Programming with G Code: Definitive Free Tutorial [ 2023 ]](https://www.cnccookbook.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_5accf0a700d1a.png)
by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Basics, GCode, Software, Tools and Techniques
CNC Programming with G-Code: The Definitive Guide in 2023 G-Code is the fundamental language of CNC Programming and this is the ultimate guide to CNC G-Code Programming. It will sharpen your skills so that you’re a great CNC G-Code Programmer by covering topics from...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Basics, Tools and Techniques
What is Metrology? (Metrology Definition, Metrology Meaning) Definition: Metrology is the scientific study of measurement. Metrology and Inspection (Metrology and Measurements) Like the definition says, Metrology is all about taking accurate measurements. But in...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Basics, Tools and Techniques
Why care about the World’s Best Screwdrivers and Screwdriver Sets? As machinist’s, we use screwdriver sets a lot. Many of us are also major tool junkies. So, when we get tired of the usual Craftsman or SnapOn options, where do we go for a...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Basics, GCode, Software, Tools and Techniques
So you’d like to play with a g-code file (the numerical control programming language used by cnc machines) but don’t have any sample g-code? For starters, be sure to check out our Free G-Code Tutorial. It’s full of examples on a case-by-case basis...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Basics, CNC Projects, CNC Router, DIY CNC
Blog PostDIY CNC Complete Guide4 Awesome DIY CNC Machines So you want to build a CNC machine, but you’re not quite sure what kind of machine to build–diy cnc router, perhaps? Or maybe you’re a CNC Beginner looking come up to speed fast. Then this Guide will open...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CADCAM, CNC Basics, DIY CNC, Software
Recently updated on September 26th, 2023 at 03:40 pm Quick: What’s the Best Free CAM Software out there? What’s the minimum cnc software a beginner needs? We can help! Here’s your guide to the best free CNC software that’s out there. Some of...
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