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Mike Lynch Founder and President
Maintaining Productivity with Repeat Business
Recurring tasks need to be streamlined and sometimes performed offline.
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Testing Job Applicants for CNC Programming Proficiency
The best way to confirm prior experience of new CNC programmers and operators is with formal assessments of knowledge and ability.
Read MoreDesign vs. Manufacturing — Can We All Just Get Along?
The relationship between these two basic departments is critical to the success of any manufacturing company.
Read MoreSecond-Referencing Variables in Custom Macro
This technique allows operators to query a large number of values using only a few CNC commands.
Read More4 CNC Shop Practices That Hurt Productivity
Stop employing these four common CNC shop practices to make better use of employee and machining time.
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Mobile Spreadsheets for Sizing Adjustments
This is one area in which operators often struggle, so provide a reference tool to make the job easier.
Read MoreIdentifying Machines from Within CNC Programs
The technique outlined here offers a seamless way for a single CNC program to be used when a job is run across different machines.
Read More7 Suggestions for Process Documentation
Drawings that include these seven details can help clarify specific operations.
Read MoreChanging Program Behavior
User-defined codes allow you to make minor method changes to machine workpieces without reprogramming.
Read MoreCNC Machining: Programming the Appropriate Rates for Your Tool
A bit of math is involved in programming the appropriate rates for a particular tool.
Read MoreConflicting CNC Applications
Almost every critical feature can be used in multiple ways. Be aware of the options, and choose those that are most appropriate for your specific applications.
Read MoreDeveloping an In-House Training Curriculum
You’ve decided who you’re going to train. You’ve assessed your CNC operator needs. Now it’s time to figure out exactly what content you’re going to teach.
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