⋐⋒⋐ Computer Numeric Control

Punch Press Calcs?

I'm building a shearing and piercing die for a customer and I want to figure out the approximate force neccesary for th...

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posted by bebop

4 comments posted 14yrs posted by bebop

CNC Programming Example in Inch Simple CNC Lathe Program

hi this is a simple cnc lathe machine programming example with drawing, hope you will enjoy http://www.visinia.com/cnc-...

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posted by tanvon

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CNC Tooling Supplier in Australia, etc?

Does anyone know of a source of ER-style supplies in Australia or the surrounding area? I have a customer over there or...

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posted by autodrill

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TRIA 7500 on Morbidelli A504

Hi all I have reinstalled it including a new floppydrive but there is a problem - when the software kicks in, it turns...

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posted by sonnich

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Selling prototypes, beta-versions: Liabilities?

Awl -- Suppose you build something, in yer home shop. Suppose a neightbor comes by and says, Hey, BillyBob, dats a real...

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posted by fitcat

41 comments posted 14yrs posted by fitcat

OT: Looking for efficient parts cut per bar formula

I need to create a spreadsheet to calculate the most efficient way to cut up bars with a number of different length par...

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posted by mutantmachinist

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Wanted: 3D model of skull&cross bones

of course free would be nice. Maybe Vinn will share his 3D chess stuff? after all, we are all pirates of some sort or an...

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posted by milgil

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Form Tap M8 x 1.25 RPM?

I'm looking to se up a customer performing a roll form tap operation on M8 x 1.25" holes. CRS, 0.300" thick. I'd love t...

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posted by autodrill

13 comments posted 14yrs posted by autodrill

CNC Machine G Code

hi no cnc machine program can be made without cnc G code, this cnc blog post discusses cnc machine G code in a simple wa...

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posted by tanvon

3 comments posted 14yrs posted by tanvon

CNC Programming Example in Inches with CNC Machining like Chamfer Taper Grooving Arc

hi cnc programming example http://www.visinia.com/cnc-programming-example/cnc-programming-example-in-inches-with-cnc-mac...

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posted by tanvon

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CNC Blog for CNC Machine Programmers with CNC Program Examples

hi http://www.visinia.com has cnc machine programming examples with component drawings. The cnc blog also has diffrent...

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posted by tanvon

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Retention Knobs

Anyone have any idea what material and heat treat specifications are used to make retention knobs for CAT and BT mill to...

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posted by bd

6 comments posted 14yrs posted by bd

Subject change: Back to photos

>Photos of what? And how did your namby pamby whimpering divert the >topic shown in the Subject line suddenly evolve to...

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posted by tony_cooper213

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Retrofit in Mexico

Just shipped three containers to Mexico last week for a retrofit I am doing in Saltillo. I also sent a skid with tools...

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posted by debco99

5 comments posted 14yrs posted by debco99

MSC: carbide vs. solid carbide? Cheap carbide?

Yup.... If you click on the "square end mill" category, under materials comes up "carbide" and "solid carbide". Weird,...

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posted by fitcat

4 comments posted 14yrs posted by fitcat