Machine Shop Management

Topics in this category are geared toward the running the machine shop from a managers perspective.

The Dumbing Down of the CNC Machine Shop

I recently came across an article highlighting the thoughts of Elon Musk … one of my heroes … regarding artificial intelligence as he was addressing a symposium at MIT. In the article he compared the use of AI to the “summoning of a demon” and called it one of the “biggest threats to humans.” “With […]

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Fanuc Macro Programming Training Series [ Part 7 – Arithmetic Video Tutorial ]

On the heels of our successful video #1 … we’re going to “Kick It Up A Notch”!! … with an arithmetic function tutorial. Again … please make sure you understand what’s happening here so we can move on in later posts. Making Chips? … why not make it an Arithmetic Macro !! Kenney Skonieczny –

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CAD/CAM vs Kipware® Conversational [ ADSKFusion360 vs. Kipware® Conversational ]

FACT : Using a CAD/CAM system to program the simpler, everyday workpieces is costing you money. FACT : CAD/CAM OVERKILL is real … and is costing shops in labor hours and dollars. FACT : CAD/CAM was NEVER designed to be a G code generating tool first and foremost … it is a design tool first

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CNC Machine Maintenance – Don’t Just Fill Your Oils [Using a Strategy That Includes Proactive CNC Maintenance]

… Track Them ? Why?I’m glad you asked !! Did you know that filling your way lube tank can tell you a story about your machine’s performance. It can, if you use the information to your advantage. How? The best way is to make an oil fill reminder form and post it on the machine.

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Why CAD/CAM Post Processors are Old School and Obsolete [Stop the CAD/CAM Post Processor Madness]

There is no denying that going from a CAD drawing through CAM and then to the output of the final G code program … a post processor is an essential tool. And if you wish to output that G code to multiple machines and controls … then you must need multiple post processors. Right ????

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The Definitive Thinking Man’s Guide to 5 Axis Programming [Conversational 5 Axis Programming is HERE]

5 axis CNC machining is quickly becoming all the rage as it’s benefits become more and more apparent. The real problem though is everyone thinks that 5 axis programming is only meant for complex, multi-axis workpieces. But that is very far from the actual truth. Well let’s back up and start with some facts. There

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Kipware® software is one of the fastest growing brands in machine shops around the world because it solves REAL WORLD problems.

STOP the MADNESS …

 

CAD/CAM OVERKILL !!

CAD/CAM is ONLY ONE option for CNC programming.

 

WINNING UNPROFITABLE WORK !!

Stop Guesstimating and Start Estimating.

 

STOP CNC INCOMPATIBILITY !!

Let ALL your CNC’s operate seamlessly.