CNC Machining Resources & Guides
12307 articles on CNC machining, 5-axis work, materials, finishing and rapid prototyping — page 2 of 513.
10W Laser CNC: 5 Tips for Precision and Lower Cost
Five practical 10W laser CNC tips on focus, parameters, thermal control, nesting, and in-process inspection, with process windows engineers can apply.
11 Gear Processing Steps You Need to Know
The 11 gear processing steps you need to know, from blank prep to hobbing, shaping, shaving, heat treatment, hard turning and final inspection.
1160 Vertical Machining Center Main Power Cable Sizing Guide
How to size and route the main power cable for a 1160 vertical machining center: current, voltage drop, conductor size, shielding and ground.
1160 Vertical Machining Center: Essential Air Basics
How a 1160 vertical machining center uses compressed air: spindle purge, tool change, air blast and clamping, plus airflow figures you can measure.
12 Axis CNC Machine: How Twin-Spindle Motion Works
What a 12 axis CNC machine actually is, how the axes are counted, where twin-spindle turning pays off, and when a 5-axis mill is the better call.
12 Axis CNC Power and Precision: How It Works
What 12 axis CNC power and precision means in practice: axis layout, real part features, tolerance limits, and when fewer axes cut the part better.
12 Causes of Tool Wear: How Many Do You Know?
Tool wear has more than a dozen causes. We break down 12 of them, what each looks like on the edge, and which ones you can still control.
12 CNC Programming Tips That Are Beneficial for Life
Twelve CNC programming habits that cut cycle time, scrap and tool wear, with setup, G-code and toolpath details for engineers and shop programmers.
12 Commonly Used Machine Tool Types and Their Applications
A shop-floor guide to 12 commonly used machine tool categories: what each one does, the parts it suits, and when to pick another process.
12 Proven Experiences in CNC Treatment Every Engineer Needs
Twelve proven experiences in CNC treatment that explain setup, tooling, feeds, and inspection so engineers can judge part feasibility and cost early.
12 Ways to Reduce CNC Milling Machine Cutting Vibration
Twelve practical ways to reduce CNC milling machine cutting vibration, from tool holding and fixturing to speeds, feeds and spindle care on the shop floor.
12 Weeks 3D Printing: 5 Proven Basics for Concrete
12 weeks 3D printing explained: how a two-story concrete building goes up in one quarter, layer by layer. Essential reading for engineers and buyers.
15 Awesome Tips to Improve CNC Lathe Skills
Fifteen practical turning tips for engineers: setup, tool geometry, offsets, chip control, and when a CNC lathe is the wrong call.
15 Best 3D Printed Castle Models (Free Downloads)
A practical guide to 15 free 3D printed castle models: what each one tests, which printer suits it, and how to prep the STL before you slice.
15 Best Articulated 3D Printing Models of 2023
15 articulated 3D printing models from 2023 worth printing, plus the joint clearances, tolerances and material choices that decide if they move.
15 Best Free 3D Printer Test Models of 2023
A practical guide to 15 free 3D printer test models from 2023: what each one measures, how to read the result, and when a test print is not enough.
15 Laser Cutting Projects of 2023 (Free Files)
A practical look at 15 laser cutting projects from 2023, with material notes, kerf and tolerance data, plus what to check before you cut.
15 Meter Large Scale Concrete 3D Printing: Machined Hardware
A 15 meter large scale concrete 3D printer needs aligned gantry frames, nozzles and pump hardware. We cover the machined parts and tolerances behind it.
15V 3Cr 3Al Titanium Alloy CNC Machining Services
We machine Ti-15V-3Cr-3Al-3Sn (15V 3Cr 3Al) beta titanium parts to ±0.005 mm, with cold formability and heat treat support. Quote in 12 hours.
17 Essential Points During the Milling Process
17 essential points during the milling process: setup, feeds, speeds, tool holding and inspection, written for engineers who need parts that hold tolerance.
17 Points for Milling and Machining Application
17 practical points for milling and machining application: machine rigidity, tool overhang, insert geometry, fixturing, coolant, and inspection.
17 Points of Milling Application Skills for CNC Parts
A working engineer's checklist of the 17 points of milling application skills: machine rigidity, workholding, tool selection, feeds and inspection.
18/8 Stainless Steel vs 304: Specs and Machining
18/8 stainless steel and 304 share the same austenitic family. Compare chemistry, corrosion limits, machining behavior and when to pick each grade.
1988 Chevy GM Throttle Body Injector 17086090 Guide
How the 1988 Chevy GM throttle body injector 17086090 works in TBI-220 systems, its flow, pressure and fitment limits, and what to check before replacing parts.
