Work Coordinate Systems Most production shops will rarely utilize a one-vise or one-fixture setup on a VMC or HMC when running a multiple piece production run. The most efficient production will have the cutting tool performing it’s function on as many parts as possible while it is in the spindle. That normally means adding as […]
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In this post … we would like to touch on some of the points regarding cutter compensation … when turning angles and radii … on Fanuc based CNC controls. Many programmers shy away from cutter compensation … primarily because they have never taken the time to fully understand both it’s power nor how to use
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Wasting time drilling air when “drilling” holes in a part with multiple levels is not uncommon for the novice programmer. In this post … we would like to discuss the always important R plane and how you can easily control it in your G code program. First … the FACTS : There are two planes
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MOVE THAT VISE !!! … It could mean more years for your machine tool. It seems the simpler, often overlooked things can be the downfall of most shop equipment. Focusing on a few simple ideas can avoid those big repair bills and keep machine tools running like new much longer. When most setups are done
