Hard part turning on CNC lathes – what is it ?
The ABCs of hard part turning on CNC lathes Hard part turning is the turning of steel with a hardness over 45 HRc (typically in range 55-68 Hrc)... Read More
CNC lathe cutting process
Part bending in CNC turning – the reality
CNC: Part bending in turning – the Reality Let’s say you want to turn the part in fig A from a cylindrical raw material If you turn without... Read More
Material removal rate formula for milling, turning
Material Removal Rate (MRR) – what is it, how is it calculated Here's a brief explanation of what is Material removal rate, the Material... 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
CNC machining: Work hardening, its effects
CNC: Work hardening, and how it affects CNC machining Work hardening is the process of a metal becoming stronger and harder by plastic deformation,... Read More
Coolant in CNC machines – what is it, and why use it ?
CNC: Coolant – the inner gory details In a typical machining operation in CNC turning or CNC milling, two-thirds of the heat is generated as a... Read More
CNC turning – chip shape and size, and ROI
CNC: Are you getting the proper ROI from your lathe Your chips can tell you ! Next time you’re passing by a CNC lathe, just look at the chips They... Read More
CNC turning – Threading vs. linear motion
CNC – Is a threading motion the same as a linear motion Although threading may look like a series of linear interpolation motions, a threading... Read More
Chip breaking in CNC turning
CNC – Why don’t my chips break properly in CNC turning Why should chips break anyway Improper chip breaking can result in poor surface finish,... Read More
Chips, and heat removal in machining
CNC: Heat removal during CNC machining In machining, almost all of the energy spent in cutting is transformed into heat Heat is produced: 1 During... Read More