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 | Dec 7, 2021 | Blog, Machining Techniques, Software
First question you might like to answer is, “What the heck is a Cut Knowledge Base?” Simply put, a Cut Knowledge Base (hereafter referred to as a “Cut KB”) is a way of organizing your notes about what worked and what didn’t to make it...
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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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by Bob Warfield | Aug 28, 2021 | Blog, CNC Basics, CNC Manufacturing & Job Shops, CNC Products, Cool, Feeds and Speeds, Machining Techniques, Software
Optimize Depth of Cut and Stepover for Better CNC Milling Note: This is Lesson 5 of our Free Email Feeds & Speeds Master Class. Click here to learn more about the Master Class. Cutting Speed, Feed Rate, Stepover, and Depth of Cut. Before you can generate the...
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by Bob Warfield | Aug 10, 2021 | Blog, CNC Projects, Software
For those curious about using a program like Rhino3D, this is a quick walkthrough of how I changed my original steam port design to a fancier version. Instead of drilling at a steep angle to keep the ports near the end of the cylinder, I change the design to use a...
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by Bob Warfield | Aug 7, 2021 | Blog, CNC Manufacturing & Job Shops, CNC Products, Machining Techniques, Software
Thread Calculator: Free 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 subscription copy of...
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