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REQUEST
New to cnc, request any artcam models and or Vetric Software
 
Cheap metal that can polished to look like chrome plating??
Hi guys, is there a metal that can be polished to look shiny and reflective like chrome looks, but is a solid material and not a plating (and is relatively low cost)? Thanks, Mike
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possibly of interest to our shop owneers and managers
Although I have been retired for several years I still get interesting email offers. As this NG has several people that are shop owners or managers the following may be of interest. It may be helpful...
 
UG vs Mastercam
This video is awesome. It really shows you the difference between the two cam systems finished product, the cut. But you gotta watch the whole thing for full effect. maybe 3 mins.
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PING: Vinny
Found some material for you. Not so much speeds & feeds, but setuo & machine info. HTH
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Proof mastercam is cheesy...
I was machining something in X3, and the guy next to me was programming in X2...And we both had a problem with the roughing tool not cleaning up from the finisher in a few areas. He sat there trying...
 
Milling an open pocket in mastercam...
For jb.
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MastercrapX3
Not bad. A lot better than X1. One thing cracks me up though. Since version 7 or 8, when you install mastercam the cut depths default to incrimental with a value of .010 in it. So if your new to...
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Interesting lathe fact...
The original Aloris post was invented as a piston type by Tony Sirola. Guess what Sirola spells backwards?
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Quick change lathe info....palease...
Place I'm at has a 4 position square turrett on their lathe. Sometimes it's not quite enough, especially considering the spots are two left, two right. We have an aloris also, so holding a boring bar...
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Revolutionary Motorcycle
Here's a clip on an enclosed motorcycle: Steve Nature Archives Wimp.com
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Billet aluminum bike helmet
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E-Z Burr Tool Calculator
To All: Saw this pointed out in Cutting Tool Engineering magazine. Filling out the information gives you their recommendation for their tool to use, plus the speeds & feeds to run it at....
 
Lathe Rant..... and some Qs....
Awl -- So my buddy's fairly robust SouthBend-Nordic-15 (very accurate, 60" bed, I believe) went on the fritz, blowing fuses -- worked the the night before, the next morning, bzzzzt.... When he was in...
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BP tool for riveting?
Awl -- Anyone familiar with a tool that fits in a BP (or vmc), that takes the end of a rivet and peens it over? A buddy of mine is being presented with a job like this, has seen it done, but doesn't...
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