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Making the Physical Container on the CNC Mill

Making the Physical Container on the CNC Mill

Sometimes you just have to see it to understand it. I know because I am a visual learner. So here it is: How to make the container from start to finish….. Physically speaking! From a block of Renshape to final product. No code  or 3D modelling at all! If your looking for the Inventor tutorials […]
Project Idea: USB Powered LED Sign

Project Idea: USB Powered LED Sign

All files for this project are attached in a zip file at the link below. These files include: All inventor part files: tweak to your heart’s content DWG Files to check tolerances STL  files for a 3D Printer Laser files for the cover & Sign Various pictures to help with assembly USB LED Sign Project CnJ […]
How many teeth or flutes for my CNC tools?

How many teeth or flutes for my CNC tools?

QUESTION: Does it matter how many teeth or flutes my end mills have? ANSWER: Actually it does. A good rule of thumb for the beginner: the harder the material, the more teeth!  What’s the difference between teeth and flutes? Teeth do the cutting, flutes bring the cut material away from the part. The excerpt from […]
What kind of tools should I use?

What kind of tools should I use?

Question: I know nothing about tools for CNC machines.  What kind are there, and what can I use them for? Answer: There is so much to learn about tooling when it comes to CNC machines, that it can really be overwhelming. Here we present just the basics as it pertains to a “rookies” classroom. There […]
The Basics: Tooling For CNC Machines

The Basics: Tooling For CNC Machines

There is so much to learn about tooling when it comes to cnc machining equipment, that it can really be overwhelming. Here we present just the basics as it pertains to a “rookies” classroom. There are complete courses on these topics, but this should get you started First of all, We have put together a […]
EdgeCAM Tutorials

EdgeCAM Tutorials

Below are the best of the best in our EdgeCAM video series. This will be the last version of these, as both Jim and I have gone exclusively to HSM in the classroom. These videos are wildly popular on our Youtube channel, and I am sure they will be for a loooong time to come…. […]
HOW DO I GET RID OF A SNIPE IN VERIFY?

HOW DO I GET RID OF A SNIPE IN VERIFY?

Question: Every time I verify my code in CNCMotion, a little snipe appears as if the tool is ramping into the part. It doesn’t do this when I run the program… What’s up? Answer: Well that’s an easy fix! Watch below!  2,016 total views
CNCMOTION: BAD ARC ERROR

CNCMOTION: BAD ARC ERROR

Question: I get a Bad Arc error when I try to verify a program in CNCmotion. What gives? Solution: One of two problems: You have the endpoint or arc center incorrect, OR you need to change the run settings. See the video below.  2,016 total views
THE STOCK IN CNCMOTION IS THE WRONG SIZE! HOW DO I CHANGE IT?

THE STOCK IN CNCMOTION IS THE WRONG SIZE! HOW DO I CHANGE IT?

Question: The stock in CNCmotion is the wrong size! How do I change it? Solution: This is an easy! Use the 3D Image menu! Watch the video below:  2,016 total views

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