by Bob Warfield | Sep 21, 2016 | Blog, GCode, Tools and Techniques
Your CNC machine needs some stretching and warmup before running hard just like any athlete… Do you run a warm up program on your CNC machine at the beginning of your work day? Why you need a Warm Up Program If not, you should. Here’s why:...
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by Bob Warfield | Aug 26, 2016 | Blog, GCode, Software
Here’s the second installment of our 2016 CNC Control Survey Results. In this article, I want to explore Customer Satisfaction. Respondents were asked to report their Customer Satisfaction towards their control with the following respones: It Rocks! (Scored as...
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by Bob Warfield | Aug 23, 2016 | Blog, DIY CNC, GCode, Software
We last surveyed CNC Control market share back in 2012, so it’s been 4 years. We got over 250 survey responses, so let’s take a look at the results. For those who are wondering, recall that the CNC Control is the hardware and software that...
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by Bob Warfield | Jul 25, 2016 | Blog, CNC Basics, GCode, NewFeatures, Software, Tools and Techniques
Bolt Circle Calculator (Free from CNCCookbook) Yeah, I know, that “Free” on the end of that title looks a little cheezy, LOL. What can I say, just trying to get the word out about an important new feature in our G-Wizard Calculator. Believe it or not, it...
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by Bob Warfield | May 14, 2016 | Blog, CNC Basics, CNC Manufacturing & Job Shops, GCode, Software, Tools and Techniques
What is a Post Processor? Post Processors are an essential part of any CAM Software, but they’re one of those things most CNC’ers know just a little about but not a lot. I’ve just added a new chapter to our Free G-Code Tutorial Course that’s...
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by Bob Warfield | Apr 26, 2016 | Blog, GCode, Software
The G76 threading cycle is probably the most common g-code for cutting threads used on CNC lathes. BTW, that link will take you to the chapter on programming G76 cycles that is part of our Free GCode Tutorial. It’s chock full of cool GCode Programming tips and...
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by Bob Warfield | Mar 19, 2016 | Blog, CNC Projects, GCode, Software
Engraving or machining on a flat surface is the norm–all CNC’ers figure out how to do it in short order. But what if you want to engrave or machine on an irregular surface? Let me show you what I’m talking about: Engraving or machining on...
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by Bob Warfield | Feb 17, 2016 | Blog, CNC Basics, GCode, Tools and Techniques
For whatever reason, parting off seems to be the operation on lathes that causes the most people trouble. Perhaps deep boring operations where the bar is really hung out there is a close second. Parting off is definitely a challenging operation when you look at...
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by Bob Warfield | Feb 3, 2016 | Blog, CNC Manufacturing & Job Shops, GCode, Tools and Techniques
This is Part 11 of our series on Lean Manufacturing Principles. Poka-Yoke is a Japanese term meaning “mistake proofing.” A poka-yoke is any mechanism or technique in a lean manufacturing process that helps the operator avoid (yokeru) mistakes (poka). In...
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by Bob Warfield | Jan 3, 2016 | Blog, Feeds and Speeds, GCode, Software
Time for another update. I have uploaded new versions of G-Wizard Calculator, G-Wizard Editor, and G-Wizard Estimator. You can find the download links on our Help Page. There is much new in these releases. For starters all G-Wizard products can share...
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by Bob Warfield | Oct 6, 2015 | Blog, GCode, Software
I just uploaded G-Wizard Editor version 2.30 to the GWE Download Page. Release 2.30 is focused on improving the existing Conversational CNC Wizards. Wondering what “Conversational CNC Wizards” are? I’m so glad you asked! Conversational CNC is...
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by Bob Warfield | Aug 24, 2015 | Blog, CNC Basics, GCode, Software, Tools and Techniques
Those of you who are relatively new to CNC but who have been around more experienced CNC’ers have probably wondered why they always add a decimal point in the GCode, even when there’s nothing following the decimal. For example, to go to 5 inches (or...
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