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Swarf [Easy Guide with Tips and Techniques]

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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How much does a CNC Machine Cost? [2022 Complete Guide]

by Bob Warfield | Aug 29, 2022 | Blog, CADCAM, CNC Basics, CNC Manufacturing & Job Shops, CNC Router, DIY CNC, Software, Tools and Techniques

There are literally thousands of CNC machines available in the world’s markets, and they’re aimed at a huge variety of different audiences. These audiences range from Hobbyists through large scale Aerospace Manufacturers that demand the very best CNC...

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Thread Calculator [ Free Comprehensive Awesome Software ]

by Bob Warfield | Jul 9, 2022 | Blog, CNC Manufacturing & Job Shops, Software, Tools and Techniques

Thread Calculator [ Free Comprehensive Awesome Software ] Have you had a chance to try our new Thread Calculator?  G-Wizard Thread Calculator is a premium add-on module for G-Wizard Calculator.  It’s free during Beta Test, you just need a working trial or...

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Heat Treatment of Metals for Machinists [Easy Guide]

by Bob Warfield | Jun 16, 2022 | Blog, CNC Manufacturing & Job Shops, Tools and Techniques

Heat treatment of Metals for Machinists What is Heat Treatment? Heat Treatment a manufacturing process that uses heat to modify the mechanical properties of a material, such as steel. Nearly every metal involved in manufacturing goes through some sort of...

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Adaptix™: Universal Soft Jaws

by Bob Warfield | Apr 12, 2022 | Blog, CNC Manufacturing & Job Shops, Tools and Techniques

The other day I came across one of my new favorite workholding solutions.  They’re called “Adaptix™ Soft Jaws”, and they’re made by an outfit called Norgen Workholding in Saline, Michigan. What are Adaptix™ Soft Jaws? We’ve all used...

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Depth of Cut & Width: Winning Feeds and Speeds

by Bob Warfield | Mar 29, 2022 | Blog, CNC Basics, CNC Manufacturing & Job Shops, Feeds and Speeds

Recently, I had a question from a reader that I wanted to talk about: I’ve got a question I was hoping you could answer.  It seems like a lot of emphasis is put on calculating feeds and speeds based on chip load.  I understand how that could be a metric, but...

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