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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....

The Basics: Tooling For CNC Machines

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

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...

2016 PLTW Engineering Teacher of the Year Chris Hurd

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

[widgetkit id=1700] Original article in PLTW’s website can be found here. Chris Hurd, PLTW Engineering Master Teacher at Cazenovia High School in Cazenovia, New York, received the 2016 PLTW Engineering Teacher of the Year award at PLTW Summit 2016. Hurd has been teaching PLTW Engineering since...

EdgeCAM Tutorials

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

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…. EdgeCAM is wildly...

HOW DO I GET RID OF A SNIPE IN VERIFY?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

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! [youtube_sc url=”https://youtu.be/fVmZqy2wtGA”...

CNCMOTION: BAD ARC ERROR

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

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. [youtube_sc url=”https://youtu.be/g7Twsc-Yblo” width=”600″] ...

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

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

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: [youtube_sc url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd-avOs1-sg” title=”cncmotion%20software%20cnc%20change%20stock%20size” width=”400″] ...

2016 Lynxmotion VEX Handshaking in CIM Class

Written by Chris Hurd.

This year’s CIM class is doing amazingly well with handshaking and is well on their way to being successful making work cells, and possibly even a factory. [widgetkit id=1497]

HOW DO I USE HSM, THE CAM TAB IN AUTODESK INVENTOR?

Written by Chris Hurd.

Question: How do I use HSM, the CAM tab in Autodesk Inventor? Solution: Do we have some tutorials for you! Jim and I put this together, as Jim has been playing with it for some time now, and we feel comfortable enough to put out some videos. Please keep in mind that these videos are only...

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