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
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
Built up edge in CNC machining – the cause, and the solution
Built up edge in CNC turning and milling - the cause, and the solution Built-up edge Pic source – Taegutec Built-up edge (BUE) is not tool... Read More