The fourth video in my new series ‘Let’s write G-Code’ G-Code tutorial. This is the 4th part of a 6 part series on how we can program a CNC Lathe to produce a simple bush. Look over my shoulder as I write a complete program to make this part. In this lesson, we focus on […]
A question I get asked regularly is “What is that machine you use in your video?” So Ive put a short video together which will hopefully explain what it is and what it does. It’s really aimed at those who haven’t heard or seen a CNC Router before. The CNC Router is from a company
Many parts such as fitting or valve bodies have several inlets and outlets that need to be machined. With a standard chuck it is not possible to access all of them as they are at different angles. Normally several clampings would be needed to finish the parts, or in some cases very specific transfer machines
http://thegeekgroup.org/ – Before you can cut, you have to get your tool into the machine! Chris and Rick cover the best practices of inserting a tool into the spindle. Watch to see what the machine actually does during the process, and also pick up a few tips on tool care! Subscribe for more CNC, autopsies,
Gio reviews the New Bison Quick Change Power Chuck following trials at NCMT with Mike Harris. This new Chuck from Bison can reduce set up times, all 3 jaws can be changed over in less than 50 seconds and if required the set ups can also be automated. . . Don’t miss out on more
Let’s make a DIY CNC Lathe! Here’s the scoop: We want to machine magnetic, single-sized hole PLUGS for our fixture plates but they need to be cost effective! The idea is to make a dedicated machine that can crank these out! We machined the bedrails and headstock, which we’ll cover today. The question is: Is
Robot machine tending with a Fanuc robot at DMG MORI. Workholding by Schunk. I don’t think many really understand how much work has been outsourced in the last 20+ years… Good News: I am seeing many large companies building robotic cells and bringing work back… At the same time, many others will complain about the
In this video you will learn how to install and fine tune an automatic bar feeder on a CNC lathe – Tutorial for AutoMateCNC Lathe Operaitons You will also see the bar feeder in action. This model of AutoMateCNC bar feeder can handle stock that is up to 1.5″ in diameter at a maximum length