![Digital Caliper Complete Guide [ Vernier, Dial, Best Ones, and More ]](https://www.cnccookbook.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DigitalCalipers-1.png)
by Bob Warfield | Jun 5, 2023 | Blog, CNC Basics, Tools and Techniques
Digital Calipers are probably the most common machinist’s tools for measuring length or thickness. There are a number of types other than digital too: Mitutoyo Digital Caliper… Mitutoyo Dial Caliper… Mitutoyo Vernier Caliper… Digital...
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by Bob Warfield | Jun 2, 2023 | Blog, CNC Basics, CNC Projects, CNC Router, CNC With Jaime, Tools and Techniques
Imagine creating stunning, professional-quality signs with intricate designs and artistic flair, all with the help of your trusty router and the right router bits. No more settling for cookie-cutter signs that lack personality and creativity. In this blog post,...
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![Optimize Tool Stickout [ Easy Guide + Bloopers! ]](https://www.cnccookbook.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/RigidityCalc.jpg)
by Bob Warfield | May 29, 2023 | Blog, CNC Basics, CNC Router, Software, Tools and Techniques
Optimize Tool Stickout [ Easy Guide + Bloopers! ] What is Tool Stickout? Tool Stickout is the distance from tip of tool to where the tool’s shank goes into the tool holder or collet. It’s one of the key dimensions G-Wizard asks for when you are setting up...
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by Bob Warfield | May 26, 2023 | Blog, CNC Basics, Tools and Techniques
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is a crucial aspect in ensuring product quality across various industries, from automotive and aerospace to electronics and medical devices. By providing a systematic approach to define and control the size, shape, and...
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by Bob Warfield | May 24, 2023 | Blog, CNC Basics, Feeds and Speeds, Tools and Techniques
Ever wondered how intricate parts and components are crafted with precision in the manufacturing world? The secret lies in the power of CNC milling tools. These high-tech cutting tools create a vast array of shapes, slots, and holes, enabling manufacturers to bring...
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![CNCCookbook 2023 CAD Survey [ Market Share, Customer Satisfaction ]](https://www.cnccookbook.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/img_643ebcf902e51-1080x675.png)
by Bob Warfield | Apr 18, 2023 | Blog, CADCAM, CNC Basics, Software, Tools and Techniques
It’s time to present the results of the CNCCookbook 2023 CAD Survey! There were not quite 400 responses to our question about production CAD packages. Thank you all very much for participating! We have CAD Survey data for 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020...
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by Bob Warfield | Apr 13, 2023 | Blog, CNC Basics, CNC Manufacturing & Job Shops, Feeds and Speeds, Tools and Techniques
Hello CNC’ers! Today, we’ll discuss tool wear and how you can diagnose it for a job. In general tool wear is loss of material from a cutting tool. Wear entails a loss in the volume and geometry of the tooling. Wear of tools is caused by several...
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![Corner Radius End Mills [Bull Nose]: Guide](https://www.cnccookbook.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/img_6407a873c2362.png)
by Bob Warfield | Mar 7, 2023 | Blog, CNC Basics, Feeds and Speeds, Tools and Techniques
What is a Corner Radius Endmill (or Bull Nose end mills) Corner radius end mills also called bull nose end mills) are normal square end mills that have a slight radius ground into their edges. The radius helps distribute cutting forces evenly to prevent damage to the...
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by Bob Warfield | Mar 1, 2023 | Blog, CADCAM, CNC Basics, CNC Manufacturing & Job Shops, CNC Router
What Is a CNC Machine? CNC stands for Computer Numerical Control, and it just means machines whose cutting is controlled via computer. What’s Different about Wood CNC machines? Nothing has to be different about a Wood CNC Machine. There are plenty of companies...
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![CNC Router Software: Easy Guide [ Beginner to Advanced ]](https://www.cnccookbook.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/img_635976e28def5.png)
by Bob Warfield | Oct 26, 2022 | Blog, CADCAM, CNC Basics, CNC Router, Feeds and Speeds, GCode, Software, Tools and Techniques
Introduction This article will walk you through the basic types of software for CNC Routers. Most folks will not use all of the cnc software described here. But it’s good to know what is out there in case you do have a problem one of these cnc software packages...
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![Swarf [Easy Guide with Tips and Techniques]](https://www.cnccookbook.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/img_633b181fa8f4f-800x675.png)
by Bob Warfield | Oct 3, 2022 | Blog, CNC Basics, CNC Manufacturing & Job Shops, Tools and Techniques
What is Metal Swarf and Chips? In metalworking, metal swarf is the metallic chips that are leftover when machining the metal to shape. The history of the term “swarf” is interesting. In Middle English geswearf means “iron filings” or...
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by Bob Warfield | Sep 23, 2022 | Blog, CNC Basics, Tools and Techniques
What is Thermal Expansion? Whenever an object is heated or cooled, its length changes by an amount proportional to the original length and the change in temperature. Thermal Expansion is important to machinists because they’re trying to manufacture parts within...
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