by Bob Warfield | May 12, 2022 | Blog, Feeds and Speeds, Machining Techniques, Manual Machining
What Does Strain Hardening or Work Hardening Mean? Strain hardening, or work hardening as it is more often called, is the hardening of metal by plastic deformation. It can be a problem or a benefit in metalworking. Learn what it is and how to avoid or encourage it...
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by Bob Warfield | Apr 26, 2022 | Blog, CNC Basics, CNC Products, CNC Router, Feeds and Speeds, Machining Techniques, Manual Machining
Chamfer Mill Speeds and Feeds [ Chamfering Tool Guide ] The Chamfer Mill or Chamfering Tools are an essential part of any CNC’ers tooling. They make it easy to put that nice chamfered edge on parts that is such a signature for CNC machined work. This Easy...
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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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by Bob Warfield | Jan 8, 2022 | Blog, Feeds and Speeds, Machining Techniques, Software
Many machinists, especially brand new and hobby machinists, probably think performance and tool life don’t go hand in hand. You choose one or the other and let the chips fall where they may (sorry!). But it turns out that there is actually a middle ground...
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by Bob Warfield | Jan 5, 2022 | Blog, CNC Basics, Feeds and Speeds, Machining Techniques
Note: Chip Thinning & Rubbing is Lesson 3 of our Feeds and Speeds Master Class. Sign up by clicking the link. Chip Thinning and Rubbing: two reasons why slowing down may not lead to longer tool life. A lot of Beginning CNC’ers back way off recommended...
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by Bob Warfield | Dec 7, 2021 | Blog, CNC Manufacturing & Job Shops, CNC Products, Feeds and Speeds, GCode, Machining Techniques, Software
Did you make some New Year’s Resolutions this year? You really should. 2022 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 this year....
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