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link to Pro Tips: How to Drill Stainless Steel

Pro Tips: How to Drill Stainless Steel

If you're not used to it, stainless steel can be absolutely brutal for drilling. You might end up burning through bits faster than you can load them. But if you know how to do it properly, it really...

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link to How to Remove a Broken Drill or Tap (with videos)

How to Remove a Broken Drill or Tap (with videos)

Trying not to break a tap could easily be one of the most stressful situations in metalworking. It happens to everyone, regardless of how long you've been doing it. A tap stuck in material is an...

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link to Tips for Turning Titanium

Tips for Turning Titanium

Titanium machining is often discussed for milling, but there isn't a lot of available information on turning titanium. While most titanium is usually handled by milling, it's not uncommon to turn...

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link to G73 Peck Drilling Guidelines

G73 Peck Drilling Guidelines

G73 on a Fanuc mill is for fast peck drilling. Here's an explanation on exactly what it does, how to program it, and when to use it. G73 Canned Cycle Motion The main reason to use G73 is to...

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link to G83 Explained Simply

G83 Explained Simply

The G83 milling canned cycle is one of the most common drilling cycles in use. In this quick article, I'm going to show you what it does, how to program it, and when to use it. What G83...

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link to How Much Does a CNC Machine Cost?

How Much Does a CNC Machine Cost?

Whether you're a hobbyist or a professional machinist, CNC machines are just plain cool. This is my guide on what to expect when you're wanting a shiny new machine. How much does a CNC machine...

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