by Bob Warfield | Jan 8, 2022 | Blog, Feeds and Speeds, Software, Tools and Techniques
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, Tools and 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 8, 2021 | Blog, CNC Manufacturing & Job Shops, Tools and Techniques
I have always told managers that the one decision that is the most important one they will ever make is hiring. No other decision has the potential to cause so much pain if done poorly, or to make the manager’s job and the underlying business more...
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by Bob Warfield | Dec 7, 2021 | Blog, CNC Basics, Tools and Techniques
So you’re tired of sweeping an indicator across your vise jaws to bring it into tram? Here’s 4 fast ways to tram a milling vise: #1 Fastest and Most Accurate Put a pair of aluminum softjaws on the vise, stick an appropriate endmill in the spindle, and...
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by Bob Warfield | Dec 7, 2021 | Blog, Software, Tools and Techniques
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, Feeds and Speeds, GCode, Software, Tools and Techniques
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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