Materials & Machining
CNC Cutting Technology: Ultrasonic & Tangential
Milling is not the whole story: when to opt for cutting technology. The advantages of ultrasonic and tangential knives for...
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Cutting Technology
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Basics & Getting Started
Calculating Cutting Speed: Formula and Table for CNC Milling
How to calculate cutting speed in CNC milling: the formula, a material table for wood, plastic, aluminium and steel, and...
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Materials & Machining
Calculating Spindle Speed and Feed Rate: The Complete Cutting Data Table for CNC Milling Cutters
Calculating spindle speed and feed rate for the CNC milling machine: formulas, cutting speed and a field-tested cutting data table...
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CNC Material Guide: Which Material for Your Project?
Wood, plastic or aluminium? The complete overview of CNC materials with recommendations for tools and machines.
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Plasma Cutting with CNC: Precisely Cutting Thick Sheet Metal
Plasma cutting with CNC: how it works, which materials are possible and what you need to consider with the machine.
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CNC Milling of Plastics: How to Machine PMMA, POM, PA and More Properly
Milling plastics without melting: which parameters for acrylic (PMMA), POM and PA? Practical tips for clean edges and smooth surfaces.
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CNC Milling Wood: The Complete Practical Guide
Woodworking with the CNC milling machine: wood species, cutter types, cutting data and dust extraction, with practice-proven tips for good...
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Milling Aluminium: The Complete Practical Guide for CNC Machining
Milling aluminium on a CNC machine: cutting data, tool selection, cooling and spindle power in a practical guide, and how...