Insert nose radius chart- for feed rate selection in turning
Nose radius, feed rate and surface finish - an insert nose radius chart The nose radius of the insert has a direct effect on the... Read More
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APT programming language – what is it, where is it used ?
What is the APT programming language Where is it used in CNC programming APT programming language is a language for defining tool paths on... Read More
CNC turning – temperature at cutting area
CNC: Temperature at the cutting tip – enough to light a cigarette Tobacco and paper both ignite at a temperature of 250 degrees C The... Read More
Diamond tools (PCD tools) – why they cannot cut steel
Why you cannot cut steel with PCD tools (Diamond tools) Diamond is great cutting tool material, but diamond tools (actually technically PCD... Read More
CNC program and machine movement – what actually happens ?
What does the controller do with a CNC program Ever wondered what actually happens to the various commands in a CNC program when it is run... Read More
Grooving in CNC turning – need for dwell
CNC: Grooving on CNC lathes – why you need a dwell at the bottom The grooving insert moving into the groove is actually moving along a spiral... Read More
Insert grade selection – why it is important to do it correctly
Cutting tools: What is insert grade, and insert grade selection Insert grade selection is important because there is no one ‘carbide’... Read More
G76 Fanuc threading cycle, and depth of cut in CNC threading
CNC threading: G76 Fanuc threading cycle - first depth of cut calculation CNC threading often fails because of improper depths of cut Too... Read More
Cloud in Industry 4.0 – what is it ?
Cloud in Industry 40 - how does it mesh with the rest of Industry 40 We often encounter the term Cloud in Industry 40 What is Cloud or... Read More
IP ratings of CNC machine electricals
CNC: IP ratings of the electricals in a CNC machine How much water and dust can your CNC electricals withstand The IP (Ingress Protection)... Read More