by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Manufacturing & Job Shops, Feeds and Speeds, Quoting and Estimating, Tools and Techniques
In today’s competitive manufacturing landscape, achieving efficiency in CNC machining is more crucial than ever. By optimizing processes and embracing advanced techniques, companies can significantly reduce costs, improve productivity, and meet sustainability goals...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Manufacturing & Job Shops, Feeds and Speeds, Quoting and Estimating, Tools and Techniques
Thanks to everyone who participated in our 2021 End Mill Survey (almost 300 votes cast for 97 brands), we’re ready to present the results. To make it easier to see trends, I’m using the same format I did for the 2018 End Mill Survey, the last End Mill Survey we did. ...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CADCAM, CNC Basics, Quoting and Estimating, Software, Tools and Techniques
CAM Toolpaths and Operations have a lot in common with sculpture CAM Programming is the process of using CAM Toolpaths and Operations to set your part free from the block of material it resides in. When asked about his statue of David, Michelangelo said, “I saw...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Manufacturing & Job Shops, Quoting and Estimating, Software
CNC Machine Hourly Rate Calculator Our G-Wizard Estimator software has a Machine Hourly Rate Calculator. A lot of shops use the notion of hourly rate on machines to help with job cost estimation and quotation, but there’s not a lot of information available...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Manufacturing & Job Shops, Quoting and Estimating, Software, Tools and Techniques
Recently updated on February 28th, 2023 at 03:24 pmI recently saw a post come across the Titans of CNC Facebook Group. Someone wanted to know how much to quote an aluminum part. They didn’t provide much info except to say it was 1/4″ thick,...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, Quoting and Estimating
Recently updated on February 28th, 2023 at 04:23 pmI just uploaded G-Wizard Estimator version 0.822, another Monster new release for the product. Click the prior link to sign up for the trial or click here to download that latest release if you’re already...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Manufacturing & Job Shops, Quoting and Estimating
Recently updated on August 4th, 2023 at 04:03 pmThere are VC’s circling Manufacturing like hungry sharks And there’s blood in the water that will only attract more of them soon. “VC” is short for Venture Capital or Venture Capitalist. Before...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Manufacturing & Job Shops, Quoting and Estimating, Software, Tools and Techniques
Recently updated on August 29th, 2023 at 02:56 pmI’ve just uploaded a major update to our G-Wizard Estimator software. You can use this software to help estimate job costs in order to quote a job or just to find out what it should cost to manufacture a...
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![Machine Shop Quoting + Cost Estimation in 5 Simple Charts [ Survey Results ]](https://www.cnccookbook.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_5ac7b224f27a5.png)
by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Manufacturing & Job Shops, Quoting and Estimating, Software, Tools and Techniques
Recently updated on February 28th, 2023 at 04:46 pmJob Quoting and Cost Estimation are important functions in manufacturing that most shops have to deal with. Your ability to quote jobs accurately has a big impact on your profitability and on your ability to compete...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CADCAM, CNC Manufacturing & Job Shops, Quoting and Estimating, Software, Tools and Techniques
DFMA = Design for Assembly + Manufacturing [ 33 Tips, Video, PDF ] What is DFMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly)? DFMA stands for “Design for Manufacture and Assembly” also “Design for Manufacturing and Assembly.” It consists of two...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Manufacturing & Job Shops, Quoting and Estimating, Software
Machining & Manufacturing Cost Estimation, Quotes, and Rates Introduction: Why Cost Estimation is so Important Whether you are manufacturing your own product to sell, or you are with a Job Shop that needs to manufacture parts for others, you will need to be able...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Manufacturing & Job Shops, Quoting and Estimating, Tools and Techniques
Recently updated on March 16th, 2023 at 02:51 pmAuthor: Frank Kovalchek, powered by Flickr.com. Under the copyright of their owners. Note: I am bumping this back to the top of the articles for another week as I’d like to get more participation in the...
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