CNC Blog October Archive

cnc and die cutting

By die cutting at 10/29/08 13:16

here are some job postings that my friends have given me. follow up with them! the date is october 29 today.

# CNC & Lathe Machinists - Contract Specialties Group - Holtsville, NY October 29, 2008 CNC/Machinist · 1 st class operator, 10++ years experience · Capable of set up and operation of Hurco and or Haas 3-4 axis CNC machining centers... From CareerBuilder - save job, email, more... # CNC PROGRAMMER - Latva Machine Inc - Rochester, NY October 26, 2008 seeking candidates for the following area: CNC Programmer Latva Machine is the largest component... Know legible in all machining processes including... From CareerBuilder - save job, email, more... # CNC Operator 3rd shift - Klein Steel Service Inc. - Rochester, NY October 26, 2008 Perform precision machining operation to produce high quality parts by setting up, editing and operating a computer numerical controlled (CNC) machine... From CareerBuilder - save job, email, more...

Add intricate metal designs to your wood projects

Do you create your own wood furniture or other wood projects?

Enhance your projects with some metal. You can cut intricate metal shapes that turn your simple wood projects into masterpieces with a PlasmaCAM automated plasma cutter.

Read more: Add intricate metal designs to your wood projects [click]

Mach3 by Artsoft is attractive to home hobbyists as well as industry

The Mach series software was developed originally for the home hobbyist, but has become a very versatile control package used by industry as well.

Some of the basic features and functions that Mach3 provides are:

• Direct import of DXF, BMP, JPG and HPGL files through LazyCam
• M-Codes and Macros are customizable using VBscript
• Standard PC is converted to a fully featured 6 axis CNC controller
• Gcode is generated via LazyCam or Wizards
• Interface is fully customizable
• Touch screen option
• Multiple relay control
• Spindle speed control

This great software is successfully in use for lathes, lasers, engravers, plasma, gear cutters, mills, and routers.

If you are in the market for a budget friendly CNC program, be sure to check out the Mach series.

CarveWright puts precision of CNC machining, cutting, and routing in your hands

I was doing some research into some smaller scale CNC machines for my home woodworking business and I cam across the CarveWright 3D CNC Router.

This machine will enable me to create plenty of projects with sculptured relief that I could have never done with a traditional hand router, carving knives or mallet and chisel.

I believe this machine is going to be the best purchase I have ever made because it will enable me to do so much more. For a smaller scale woodworker, this machine is going to be super because it affords the opportunity to create intricate designs without the expense of creating a design then making the CNC program to create it.

If you are interested in learning more about this product like i did, check out the Wood Carving Machine Tips website that I found.

You can also get special woodworking bits, a design scanning probe that enables you to reproduce pieces, repair antique furniture, or even copy a trim or molding pattern. You can purchase accessories like dust collector equipment, benches and other great additions. This machine will easily fit in your workshop or basement and you can start creating your own patterns in minutes.

Rotary Broaching - A time saving and money increasing trend

Rotary broaching seems to be the way to go if you are machining accurate polygon forms onto the inside or outside diameter of machined parts.

This process will save an entire step since you can machine complex shapes on standard CNC lathes and mills, screw machines and manual machines without adding a secondary operation. This translates into profit savings.

Read more: Rotary Broaching - A time saving and money increasing trend [click]

CNC machining blog release

We have readers send in answers then other readers have a crack at answering them, take this question from ken

I have a Taig mill,converted to CNC control, driven by Mach 3. I have used this for a couple of years without the benefit of limit or home switches. I am now considering the installation of these switches and would appreciate some input.

Read more: CNC machining blog release [click]

the launch of my blog on the cnc forum

hello, the editor for cnc machining blog, at http://cncmachiningblog.wordpress.com, our site has been growing rapidly and we have moved to doing reviews of independent CNC machinists, programmers, and business owners. if you are interested please get in touch as we would be happy to work something out with you.

here is a sample of our interview this week with Heinz from Germany

Read more: the launch of my blog on the cnc forum [click]

CNC Axis Boosts Brake Efficiency

Producer of heat exchange products, Searle Manufacturing invested in another two Baykal press brakes with two axis CNC backstop from Press and Shear Machinery.

The additional computer controlled axis speeds the set ups between batches thus lessening the idle times on machines and producing higher outputs.

This would mean that the operator no longer has to walk around on backs fo the machine just to manually reposition the two hinged backgauge fingers along the bending line.

Link: Extra CNC axis boosts press brake efficiency: News from Press and Shear Machinery