CNC Tech Talks

CNC Tech Talks

Simplifying Tricky Sizing Adjustments

When simple arithmetic will not suffice, use custom macro B to calculate more complicated workpiece measurements.

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Trial Machining

Programming this operation, when it’s required, can improve productivity.

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A Cheat Sheet for the Unwritten Rules

The things you and your experienced staff take for granted can lead to confusion and costly mistakes by new hires. Make it easier for them by writing them down.

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Alarms and Messages

Programming custom machine-stopping commands can guide operators through the machining process.

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Basics

Training CNC Operators

Make sure shop newcomers know these basics before they are trained on the machines.

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A Waste of Time

Here are five productivity killers to look for the next time you walk through your manufacturing shop.

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Refining the Macro

These tips will help you optimize the structure of your part family custom macro.

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Divide and Conquer

For simplicity, break up your part family custom macro into multiple programs.

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Part Definition Variables

Build the necessary data into your part family custom macro.

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Structuring a Part Family Custom Macro

There are three common ways to get data into the program.

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