CNC Tech Talks

Basics

4 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.

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Identifying 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.

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Basics

7 Suggestions for Process Documentation

Drawings that include these seven details can help clarify specific operations.

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Changing Program Behavior

User-defined codes allow you to make minor method changes to machine workpieces without reprogramming.

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CNC Machining: Programming the Appropriate Rates for Your Tool

A bit of math is involved in programming the appropriate rates for a particular tool.

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Conflicting 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.

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Developing 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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Training to Meet Your Specific CNC Operator Needs

You’ve identified the right candidates and decided to train them in house, now how do you make sure the training actually covers what your particular shop needs?

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In-Plant Training for CNC positions

This might be your best bet for filling CNC positions in your shop, but selecting the right candidates for this training is key.

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SolidCAM
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Metal Forming Complex Parts
JTEKT
Paperless Parts machine shop software
Starrett W9400 Touch Screen Indicator
DN Solutions
YCM Alliance
YCM Alliance