⋐⋒⋐ Computer Numeric Control

whole bunch of web based metalworking and engineering calculators.

Came across this site that may be of interest as it has a huge number of metal working and engineering web based calcul...

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posted by gmcduffee

1 comments posted 17yrs posted by gmcduffee

Networking...got some people that need help

I found out last night that a couple Im somewhat aquainted with, are living in their car and have been since May. Boyfr...

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posted by gunner

11 comments posted 17yrs posted by gunner

Guide to electric air compressors for home shops

..There are six things you need to know about compressors: The maximum PRESSURE that it develops, the rated VOLUME it c...

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posted by nobody

2 comments posted 17yrs posted by nobody

1 inch helical indexable endmill cutting 1.75 deep slot in A36 plate

Has anyone had experience with a three flute helical endmill cutting 1018 steel plate? I have had different opinions on...

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posted by amdinc

10 comments posted 17yrs posted by amdinc

Job Hopping To Success

See the Jon Banquer blog and get the truth that you won't get in this newsgroup from those who work for "coolie wages"....

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posted by jon_banquer

23 comments posted 17yrs posted by jon_banquer

VMC no older than ??

Chasing around the idea of getting a used VMC. Certainly plenty to chose from out there. Other than the obvious wear, t...

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posted by grumtac

11 comments posted 17yrs posted by grumtac

surface finish

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi does anyone know of a surface finis...

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posted by garyreif

5 comments posted 17yrs posted by garyreif

OT: whose ox is getting gored now?

Of particular interest to people living in or having businesses located in California, Florida, Nevada, Ohio, Wisconsin...

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posted by gmcduffee

3 comments posted 17yrs posted by gmcduffee

Build a hobby CNC for PCB milling and general engraving

..The building of a CNC machine is a hobby in itself, but it is the application of CNC toward other hobbies that makes...

0 comments posted 17yrs

posted by nobody

0 comments posted 17yrs posted by nobody

Earthlike planet

Will be discovered any day now so says john http://www.sflorg.com/spacenews/sn120908_01.htmlTuesday, December 9, 2008 H...

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posted by johnscheldroup

1 comments posted 17yrs posted by johnscheldroup

OT - PWM? rocket

Pretty cool positioning using rocket engines. http://gizmodo.com/5104917/

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posted by fusion640

3 comments posted 17yrs posted by fusion640

Jon Banquer Blog Updated

Updated 12-09-2008 Added page: Teaching Surfacing Toolpath. Split The Mastercam Handbooks Page Into Separate Pages For...

31 comments posted 17yrs

posted by jon_banquer

31 comments posted 17yrs posted by jon_banquer

Actual machining question!

Got a shot at picking up a new customer. Parts are medical. Nothing critical, just that standards are high. Simple shaf...

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posted by janders1957

14 comments posted 17yrs posted by janders1957

Excellent Service From Hardinge

I'm having a work holding problem with out of round bar stock on a lathe part. A serrated collet seemed to be the answe...

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posted by pulsar

12 comments posted 17yrs posted by pulsar

OT: Medical Histories

To All: In the face of the discord of racial/ethnic bigotry, political partisanship, sexism, nationalism, religious per...

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posted by bottlbob

25 comments posted 17yrs posted by bottlbob