Journal
CNC Coolant: Concentration, Pressure and Upkeep
How to run CNC coolant: checking concentration with a refractometer, pH, tramp oil and bacteria, flood vs through-spindle pressure, and when to change it.
CNC Coolant: Concentration, Pressure and Upkeep
How to run CNC coolant: checking concentration with a refractometer, pH, tramp oil and bacteria, flood vs through-spindle pressure, and when to change it.
Spindle Probes and Tool Setters
What CNC spindle probes and tool setters do: work offset setup, in-process measurement, tool length and diameter, broken tool detection, and calibration.
Spindle Probes and Tool Setters
What CNC spindle probes and tool setters do: work offset setup, in-process measurement, tool length and diameter, broken tool detection, and calibration.
Linear Scales vs Rotary Encoders on CNC Axes
Semi-closed vs fully closed loop CNC axes: how encoders and linear scales measure position, why ball screw heat causes errors, and when scales pay off.
Linear Scales vs Rotary Encoders on CNC Axes
Semi-closed vs fully closed loop CNC axes: how encoders and linear scales measure position, why ball screw heat causes errors, and when scales pay off.
Spindle Bearings: Arrangement, Preload and Failure
How CNC spindle bearings work: angular contact sets, back-to-back and tandem arrangements, preload, grease vs oil-air, ceramic hybrids and failure signs.
Spindle Bearings: Arrangement, Preload and Failure
How CNC spindle bearings work: angular contact sets, back-to-back and tandem arrangements, preload, grease vs oil-air, ceramic hybrids and failure signs.
CAT40 vs BT40 vs HSK63: Tool Holder Tapers
How CAT40, BT40 and HSK63 tool holders differ: taper, flange, pull stud thread, face contact, speed and accuracy, and why the wrong pull stud is dangerous.
CAT40 vs BT40 vs HSK63: Tool Holder Tapers
How CAT40, BT40 and HSK63 tool holders differ: taper, flange, pull stud thread, face contact, speed and accuracy, and why the wrong pull stud is dangerous.
Belt-Driven, Direct-Drive and Motorized Spindles
Belt-driven, direct-drive and motorized CNC spindles compared on speed, torque, heat, finish and repair, and which suits steel, aluminum or mold work.
Belt-Driven, Direct-Drive and Motorized Spindles
Belt-driven, direct-drive and motorized CNC spindles compared on speed, torque, heat, finish and repair, and which suits steel, aluminum or mold work.