by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Manufacturing & Job Shops, Tools and Techniques
Tormach has just released a new machine, and it is a potent new offering in their lineup. The new Tormach 1500MX has almost everything anyone could wish for in terms of upgrades to the company’s 1100MX machines. For starters, the machine is largely made in... Details
by Bob Warfield | Blog, CADCAM, Software
Gentle Readers, it is once again time for our annual CAM Software Survey. These surveys yield invaluable information to help you in choosing the best CAM package for your needs. We also present you with market trend data, which can also be very helpful in... Details
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Yeah, I know, that “Free” on the end of that title looks a little cheezy, LOL. What can I say, just trying to get the word out about an important feature in our G-Wizard Calculator. Believe it or not, it isn’t the NPT Thread Calculator that’s important,... Details
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Silicon Valley, CA – April 5, 2024 – CNCCookbook, the leading authority on CNC machining software (Computer Numerical Control), is pleased to announce the release of its annual CAD Software Survey Results for 2024. Garnering an impressive response from nearly 400... Details
by Bob Warfield | 3D Printing, Blog, CADCAM, CNC Basics, GCode, Software, Tools and Techniques
Struggling with stl to gcode conversion for 3D printing or CNC Machining? Look no further. In this article, you’ll quickly grasp how to transform STL files into G-code, the language your 3D printer or CNC Machine understands. We’ll guide you through the selection of... Details
by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Basics, Tools and Techniques
Thermal Expansion Equation G-Wizard’s thermal expansion calculator uses a simple formula for thermal expansion of any object. The equations for linear and volumetric expansion are very similar. Linear expansion formula: ΔL = aL₁(T₂ – T₁) Volumetric expansion... Details
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Welcome to the world of CNC programming Languages List! Whether you’re experienced or new, mastering the languages that drive CNC machines is key to precision manufacturing. Our guide delves into G Code for geometric moves and M Code for machine functions,... Details
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It’s time to present the results of the CNCCookbook 2024 CAD Survey! There were not quite 400 responses to our question about production CAD packages. Thank you all very much for participating! We have CAD Survey data for 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019,... Details by Bob Warfield | Blog, GCode
CNCCookbook’s G-Code Tutorial These codes will stop g-code program execution: M00: Stop the program temporarily (until the operator starts it running again) regardless of whether the optional stop switch is set. M01: Stop the program temporarily (until the... Details
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CNCCookbook’s G-Code Tutorial The spindle control g-codes control when the spindle is spinning and which direction it spins: M03: Start spindle spinning clockwise. M04: Start spindle spinning anti-clockwise. M05: Stop spindle spinning. Use the S word... Details
by Bob Warfield | Blog, GCode, Tools and Techniques
G71 Type 2: Rough Turning With “Pockets” This article is part of CNCCookbook’s G-Code Tutorial. What is a “Type II” G71 Cycle? The piece on G71 Type I mentioned that the Type II cycle is appropriate for profiles with pockets. You might... Details
by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Manufacturing & Job Shops
What is the reason for stores utilizing various shifts? It’s all about the economics. The thing to keep an eye on that drives these economics is plant and equipment utilization. Let’s say you’re running a shop every day of every week, and... Details