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Basics
Learning from Other Software Users
Some of the best ideas about how to use a product come from other users.
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How To Become A Master Of Deviation
In the June 2009 issue, I wrote about how “less” can be “more,” by purchasing lower-grade master rings and discs and using their certified size—their master deviation—to improve the gaging process accuracy. This topic sparked a number of questions and some confusion, primarily because I did not have space to talk about actually applying this technique on the shop floor.
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When to Mill Keeps Changing
Technology improvements steadily expand the range of tool and die parts that justify high speed machining.
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Video: Setting Boring Bar Offset On A Swiss-Type
This video clip from a MasterTask Training instructional course describes how to set the X-axis geometry offset for a boring bar on a Tsugami Swiss-type lathe.
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When Programmers Should Know G Code
The majority of programmers use some kind of CAM system to prepare their CNC programs. The product of any CAM system is a G-code program from which the CNC machine will run. While CAM systems simplify programming, most programmers have to know something about G code. How much they must know depends upon five factors.
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Planning Your Resources Wisely
Unless you are one of a small number of companies that possesses all the resources you need to complete any job you get, you are faced with a tough manufacturing decision: how to properly allocate your resources.
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Understanding Custom Macro Version A
Custom macro B is the more powerful and desirable version of custom macro. However, there are still control models that can be equipped with custom macro version A, so never assume that a given machine you plan to purchase will be (or can be) equipped with custom macro B.
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Insurance Secrets They Don’t Want You To Know
Tax-advantaged investment strategies (courtesy of flaws in the tax law) are the kinds of things they don’t teach you when you become a lawyer, CPA or professional advisor.
Read MoreLatest CAM Offering To Debut At Annual Conference
DP Technology says the next iteration of its annual World Conference, which marks the introduction of the latest version of its Esprit CAM software, provides opportunities for attendees to learn how to get the most out of their machine tool and software investments. Scheduled for May 18-21 in Long Beach, California, The Esprit 2010 World Conference features suite of product training courses, business presentations and networking opportunities for the company’s user community.
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Get The Feed Rate Right When Thread Milling
Does your machine control specify radial feed rate from the edge of a tool or its center? Not knowing can cause much longer cycle times or greatly reduced tool life during thread milling operations.
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