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4 Axis CNC Machining: The Definitive Guide This is my complete guide to 4 Axis CNC Machining. In this guide you’ll learn: Why to use a 4th Axis How a 4th Axis Works 4 Axis CNC Workholding 4 Axis for CNC Routers DIY 4th Axis So if you’re thinking 4 Axis CNC... Details by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Basics, Tools and Techniques
Surface Plate 2024 Complete Guide [Granite, Cast Iron, Steel] Grade A Black Granite Surface Plate, 18″ x 12″. About $160 on Amazon… Surface Plates are solid flat plates used to mimic a perfect 2D plane as accurately as possible to facilitate... Details by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Manufacturing & Job Shops, Software, Tools and Techniques
What is a CMM Machine? Imagine a CNC-style machine capable of making extremely precise measurements in a highly automated way. That’s what CMM Machines do, and it makes them the ultimate metrology tools! Hexagon Global Classic CMM, a typical coordinate... Details by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Manufacturing & Job Shops, Tools and Techniques
What’s the best investment you’ve ever seen for a CNC Shop? Imagine you could assemble a group of your peers to help you solve a problem. Further, imagine they aren’t trying to compete with you and that they sincerely want to help. Your... Details by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Basics
Types of Metals to Choose for Machining [Easy How to Guide] This guide will show you exactly how to choose types of metals for your machining projects. The guide is divided into major categories such as Ferrous, ALuminum, Titanium, and more. In addition, it will talk... Details by Bob Warfield | Blog, CADCAM, CNC Manufacturing & Job Shops
CNC Programmers write the instructions that cause CNC machines to manufacture parts. The CNC Machines use different dialects of a programming language called “G-Code”. They use several types of CNC software to write the instructions including: CAD... Details by Bob Warfield | Blog, Feeds and Speeds, Tools and Techniques
Chatter in Machining: Milling & Lathe Vibration Note: This is Lesson 14 of our Free Email Feeds & Speeds Master Class. Click here to learn more about the Master Class. I Need to Solve a Chatter in Machining Problem Right Now! If you found this page because... Details by Bob Warfield | Blog, Software
Here’s our free metal weight calculator for pipes, plate, channel, angle, and many more shapes: It’s built into G-Wizard Calculator under the Quick Ref tab. It’s free to anyone who has signed up for the free 30-day trial or has subscribed to... Details by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Basics, Software, Tools and Techniques
It’s very convenient to have a drill chart around with bit sizes, so we thought we’d put one here for you. It covers decimal, fractions, numbered drill bits, letter drill sizes, metric drill bits, and probably a few more things I forgot to mention. For... Details by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Basics, Tools and Techniques
Bridgeport Mill: Past & Future for the Classic Knee Mill Once upon a time in Bridgeport, Connecticut, there lived a man named Rudolph Bannow who conceived the now classic Bridgeport Mill. The design was done in 1936 and the knee mills went on sale in... Details by Bob Warfield | Blog, Feeds and Speeds, GCode, Tools and Techniques
Deep Hole Drilling: Easy Guide with Tips, CNC Programming, & Video Please be aware: This is the 15th chapter of our complimentary Email Feeds & Speeds Master Course. To gain more knowledge about the Master Course, please click here. Ever do a job requiring... Details by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Basics, NewFeatures, Software, Tools and Techniques
Sine Bar [Calculator, Sine Vise, Sine Plate, Easy Guide] We give the Sine Bar, Sine Plate, and Sine Vise a special place in angle measurement because they’re used both for measuring and for setting when specific angles other than 90 degrees are important. ... Details