Hex keys or Allen Keys for CNC Machinists

Use Proper Size Allen Keys Always use proper size Allen keys to open a screw, otherwise screw head might get damaged, and in that case you will have to use extra…

The fastener torque settings on your CNC machine tool are critical to it’s life span and the accuracy of your finished product. Get it right every time with Torque Screw…

The Click-Change tool holder allows insert changes in just 5 seconds with the push of a button. Its cam-actuated lever provides a uniform insert clamping pressure of 8,000 psi. You are working…

When doing any operation on a lathe, all parameters are critical and should not be overlooked. There are industry standards and recommendations for SFM, feedrates, insert geometry, workholding, etc., that…

The ITA which stands for Iscar Tool Advisor is a free Web-based tool selection software that bases tool selection on a mathematical algorithm to increase productivity. The importance of optimized tool…

Inches to mm conversion table for cnc machinists to ease their job. Inches to MM Conversion Table 0”+ = mm 1”+ = mm 2”+ = mm 3”+ = mm 4”+…

CNC Programming is not that difficult to learn and master, specially cnc programming for cnc lathe machines. Because cnc lathe machines have only two axis to work with X-axis and…

ContentsBasic CNC Canned Cycle Example Program for Newbie CNC MachinistsBasic CNC ProgramBasic CNC Canned Cycle Example Program CodeRelated Basic CNC Canned Cycle Example Program for Newbie CNC Machinists A basic…

A cnc programming test to complete the program, This cnc program consists of multiple arcs (radii) joint together. A good exercise for cnc programmers/machinists to test their cnc programming skills….

ContentsECS G85 Boring CycleProgrammingParameters ECS G85 Boring Cycle The only difference between this cycle and the Standard Drilling G81 is that the tool return to RAL quote is done at…

Whenever machining on a cnc lathe sometimes I have to use some custom type of tools, and while machining I have to adjust tool holder coolant nozzles but I am…

ContentsECS G86 Boring with Spindle stop CycleProgrammingParameters ECS G86 Boring with Spindle stop Cycle The only difference between this cycle and the Standard Drilling G81 is that the spindle, reached…

Time to educate your cnc machinists about the difference between Torx and Torx Plus Screws, Torx and Torx Plus Screw Drivers which are used in CNC Tools. This blog post will…

ContentsECS G81 Standard DrillingProgrammingParameters ECS G81 Standard Drilling The  cycle Data Entry is activated, in MDI and Edit modes, through this keys sequence: Programming G81 <ENT=..> <RAP=..> <RAL=..> Parameters Parameter…

ContentsRight Tap SelectionRight Tap Selection Recommendations Right Tap Selection The success of any tapping operation depends on the use of the appropriate tap along with the correct set-up. This video…

ContentsFanuc Decimal Point ProgrammingSummaryDescriptionDecimal Point Programming TypesCalculator-type NotationStandard NotationExamplesFanuc Parameter 3401Fanuc Parameter 2400 Fanuc Decimal Point Programming Summary On some cnc controls while programming cnc programmers have to put decimal point…

Women CNC Machinists

Here is the introduction of a center drill holder. I added this post to CNC Accessories. You might read about other cnc accessories like CNC Machine Jaws. There are multiple center…

Siemens SINUMERIK CNC controls provides powerful “Online Help” with integrated complete table of contents, directly at the controller. A comprehensive context-sensitive online help is stored in the Siemens Sinumerik cnc…

Selca G77 Polygonal pocket ContentsProgrammingParameters Programming G77 X… Y… [I…] [J…] [K…] [D0=…] [D1=…][D2=…] [D3=…] [D4=…] [D6=…] [D7=…] [D8=1] [D9=…] Parameters Parameter Description X,Y first point of the pocket. I…