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link to A Machinist’s Guide to Trochoidal and Peel Milling

A Machinist’s Guide to Trochoidal and Peel Milling

All the aspects of high speed machining can be a real challenge to wrap your head around. Filtering through what's real and what's just a buzzword can be a chore in and of itself. So is peel...

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link to The Difference Between G73 and G83

The Difference Between G73 and G83

When you're first learning to program a CNC, all those canned cycles can be pretty intimidating. Looking through the reference charts, it can be tricky to distinguish how these cycles are different....

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link to What Calipers are Best for Machinists?

What Calipers are Best for Machinists?

I can guarantee you that there is not a tool more used by machinists than a good set of calipers. They're easily the most versatile measuring tool that are absolutely necessary for day-to-day use. So...

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link to What’s a Bridgeport Mill? The Beginner’s Guide

What’s a Bridgeport Mill? The Beginner’s Guide

Especially in shops with a lot of baby boomers, you're going to here the name "Bridgeport" tossed around like a summer salad. What is a Bridgeport? A Bridgeport mill is a standard manual knee-type...

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