Machinist blogger for Hurco, Mike Cope, discusses 5-axis strategy. “Curve multi-axis, swarf cut, flow line, multi-surf, port, rotary…which toolpath
is the correct one?” Cope explains that you would get 10 different answers if you asked 10 different programmers. There are so many things to consider. The machine configuration, the CAM package, etc.
3 Axis & 5 Axis 3D Solid Model Import – Conversational CNC The most frequent request we have received from customers over the past decade or so, has been for the ability to import a Read more…
In this video demo (click for YouTube link or watch the embedded video below), you can see Autodesk PowerMill CAM software in action. It is machining an aluminum component for the aerospace industry on a Read more…
More than 60% of the parts on the John Force Racing team’s cars are made at the Force American Made Machine Shop in Brownsburg, Indiana. This short but informative video, showcases how JFR machinists take Read more…