by Bob Warfield | Blog, Tools and Techniques
I came across an informative discussion on CNCZone about how to handle the situation when the force exerted by your vise distorts your piece. Special attention should be given to precision bores, as they are especially sensitive and can get deformed due to the force...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Basics, Software, Tools and Techniques
Starting out as a novice machinist, even with a small machine, can be challenging. Your machine may be compact but it holds the capacity to generate remarkable output. If you need proof, you can navigate through Hoss’s range of projects on his Hossmachine...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, Tools and Techniques
As I previously noted, I had the opportunity to witness some intensive carbon fiber construction–the construction of wingtips for a jet fighter, to be exact. Specifically, these wingtips will adorn Czechoslovakian L-39 Albatross planes, some of which are bound...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Projects
I have been keeping up with Eric, also known as “Widgitmaster”, for an extended period and have regularly communicated with him. He has acted as one of my distant machinist guides, from whom I have gained substantial knowledge. Family matters had kept him...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Projects
Ever since I viewed the user manual for the custom Cobra owned by Billionaire Playboy Larry Ellison, I’ve been itching to create one myself. In many aspects, it’s even more impressive than the vehicle itself, which is saying something. I’ve seen a number...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Basics, Software
A lot of machinists I speak with have a shared sentiment regarding their initial attempt at using CAM, which is a mixture of total confusion and exasperation. There’s a common misconception that the process is as simple as creating a 3D solid model, inputting it...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog
Numerous small scale machine shops or skilled home hobby shops commence with an older CNC machine. It’s understandable why a small or home shop might be hesitant about the financial commitments that come with a brand new CNC machine. Once the purchasing shop has...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, Software, Tools and Techniques
In a previous piece, I discussed the comparative advantages of twist drills and hole interpolation using an endmill. The article was primarily concentrated on the necessity of the initial hole that’s required for starting pocketing. Traditionally, this involves...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Projects
The CNCCookbook acts like a vast idea notebook, wherein I maintain special sections termed idea notebooks, specifically designated for concepts yet to be realized, but for which I am gathering notes. This includes a wide-ranging catalogue of idea notebooks such as:...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Basics, Software
These are the outcomes from 2010. In need of more current information? The results from 2017 are here. Wow! We had a lot of folks participate in the CAM package survey. Thanks very much for your time! And now it’s time for the results. We’re dealing with...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, Software
Wes, a G-Wizard user, generously sent some photographs of some soft jaws and a fixture he managed to craft within a few hours, with a bit of assistance from G-Wizard. He has a cool DynaMechatronics benchtop CNC machine. Looks like it gives a pretty good surface finish...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, Tools and Techniques
What’s the Optimal Monitor Configuration? Too many! As CNC’ers and machinists, we spend a lot of time in front of computer monitors. You’ve all seen multiple monitor configurations, and like me, I’ll bet you’ve wondered whether...
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