Snapshot Buying CAM software is easy, but running it efficiently depends on who knows how to use it  • Many CNC shops become dependent on

Tool life definition – it’s not when the tool breaks Tool life definition: Tool life is the duration of actual cutting time after which the

CNC – Tool and insert selection for Turning How do you select the tool holder style, insert clamping type, insert clearance angle, insert shape and

CNC machining cost – how to reduce it by maximizing spindle power usage You can reduce your CNC machining cost and increase profits by just

Maximum depth of cut in rough turning, based on turning insert shapes We decide the depth of cut on the basis of an arbitrary thumb

CNC: Boring holders – ISO nomenclature Like inserts and turning holders, boring holder names too follow an ISO nomenclature standard. Also, like for inserts and

CNC – BT holder taper on machining centers The BT system is a more evolved version of the CAT taper (named after its developer, Caterpillar

CNC: Milling holder tapers (the story behind the names BT30, CAT40, etc.) The taper used generally used is the NMTB, also called NMT or NT.

ISO turning tool holder nomenclature – simplified Turning tool holder nomenclature follows an ISO standard. If you are working on a CNC shop floor with

CNC axes directions on Horizontal Machining centers (HMCs) – rotary and linear axes CNC axes directions always follow a convention, and all CNC machine manufacturers