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Secrets of Going From CAD, Image, DXF, or STL to GCode for CNC and 3D Printing
When you begin your journey in CNC or 3D Printing, your initial focus should be on developing some form of model, sketch, or representation of the component you’re working on. More often than not, this will involve the use of a CAD program and a CAD file like a...
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Help Your Tooling Survive Deep Slot Router Jobs
I recently chatted with a G-Wizard Calculator customer who was having problems with tool life. He had been able to increase it tremendously over what it had been before they had G-Wizard, but it was still unacceptible. He suspected the problem was...
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The Secrets of CAM for Beginners
Did you once find CAM Software as perplexing and exasperating as I did? I remember when I first started messing around with CAM. It was before I got my CNC mill up and running and a little while after I had gotten reasonably proficient with CAD. I got hold of some...
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Installing G-Wizard Software on a New Machine
From time to time, we all update our PCs, either due to the availability of a superior model or out of necessity due to issues such as a hard disk crash. However, this process inevitably leads to the chore of reinstalling all your software. To help make this process...
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The Ultimate Tony Stark Inspired Workshop, Part 2
This is the second installment in our Ultimate Tony Stark Inspired Workshop Series. Computers and design are a big part of Tony Stark’s Workshop. Of course Tony has the robotic artificial intelligence J.A.R.V.I.S. to help him get things done, or perhaps mostly...
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Results of Our Setup Sheet Survey
In conjunction with our article, “The Art of the Setup Sheet”, we conducted a survey to gain insights on how various shops were managing their Setup Sheets. Here’s what we found out: How Are Your Setup Sheets Delivered? – 87% print them on...
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The Art of the Setup Sheet
Setup Sheets are an important part of everyday life in most machine shops. They tell the operator how to set up the machine for a job. Most Setup Sheets are intentionally kept simple, so they’re easy to create and easy to use. For example, here’s a one...
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What is Good Teamwork Worth?
What is good teamwork worth to Shop Productivity? We think it’s everything and we’re working on a new product called G-Wizard ShopFloor that’s totally focused on teamwork in the Shop. There’ll be a lot more to talk about as it unfolds,...
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4 Ways Geometry Affects Machining and What to Do About It: Infographic
The well-being and performance of your cutter significantly hinges on its geometry. Its geometry influences not only the quality of your surface finish but also the pace of material removal. Take a look at this infographic that explains how the geometry of your cutter...
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What’s the Difference Between CADCAM Wizards and the Feeds and Speeds Calculator?
Recently, a user of the G-Wizard Calculator inquired about the dissimilarities between the CADCAM Wizards and the Feeds and Speeds Calculator incorporated in the software. This is a valid query given their visual differences and the unique features of the CADCAM...
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Estimating Cycle Times With Machine Acceleration: New G-Wizard Editor Feature
The concept of a CNC machine’s acceleration capability is crucial and frequently emerges. Often, it is acceleration that restricts the motion of the machine rather than its absolute rapids speeds. In a number of realistic g-code programs, the cutter may not...
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