Mike Lynch Founder and President

CNC Tech Talks 28 Oct 2021

Beyond Toolpaths: Four Additional Priorities for CNC Programs

An effective CNC program respects considerations such as ease of use and program-to-program consistency that go beyond just driving the machine in a particular application.

Additive Manufacturing 2 Sep 2021

NC Lessons Learned Apply to Additive Manufacturing

Just as numerical control of the 1960s had much room for growth, so do the additive manufacturing machines of today.

Basics 19 Aug 2021

Six Times to Include Messages in CNC Programs

CNC machines allow users to include clarifying messages within the G code, which can be an easy way to communicate with other operators.

Basics 3 Aug 2021

5 Ways to Simplify Tasks for CNC Newcomers

Manufacturers can easily train new CNC users by simplifying tasks. Learn how to simplify CNC tasks for new hires in this CNC Tech Talk.

CNC & Machine Controls 3 Jun 2021

Calling Custom Macros Through Modal Commands

While G65 does not enable users to simply and easily carry out Custom Macros in multiple locations, G66 and G66.1 provide modal solutions for doing so.

CNC & Machine Controls 13 May 2021

Juggling Mismatches in Resolution and Least Input Increment

While CNC machining and turning systems of the past only had resolutions and least input increments equal to the displayed decimal places, new systems support more precise inputs.

Basics 22 Apr 2021

Custom Macros Can Skip Holes After Replacing Broken Tools

Using “vacant” local variables enables CNC machinists to create custom macros that can target multiple types of machining work.

CNC Tech Talks 15 Apr 2021

Adjusting Feed Rate in Circular Motion Commands with G-Codes

While it is possible to calculate by hand adjustments to feed rate for circular milling operations, cutter radius compensation CNC programs streamline this process.

CNC Tech Talks 1 Apr 2021

How to Modify Feed Rate for Circular Motion Commands

Maintaining a constant feed rate between linear and circular milling easily leads to chatter — for most applications, increase feed rate on external arcs and decrease it for internal.