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Peter Jacobs

Peter Jacobs is the Senior Director of Marketing at CNC Masters, a leading supplier of CNC mills, milling machines, and CNC lathes. He is actively involved in manufacturing processes and regularly contributes his insights for various blogs in CNC machining, 3D printing, rapid tooling, injection molding, metal casting, and manufacturing in general. You can connect with him on his LinkedIn.

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11 Features The Best Mini Milling Machines All Have in Common

By / August 4, 2023

  Not too long ago, the idea of a hobbyist, do-it-yourselfer (DIY), or machinist working from a garage or workshop would have a milling machine, let alone a CNC mill, was a foreign notion. After all, even a small milling machine like a Bridgeport vertical mill was likely well beyond their budgets, and the floor

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  Not too long ago, the idea of a hobbyist, do-it-yourselfer (DIY), or machinist working from a garage or workshop would have a milling machine, let alone a CNC mill, was a foreign notion. After all, even a small milling machine like a Bridgeport vertical mill was likely well beyond their budgets, and the floor

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35+ Useful G-Code and M-Code Commands You Might Not Know

By / June 30, 2023

  Like most coding languages, G-code looks strange when you first see it. Thereā€™s no apparent rhyme or reason, the numbers donā€™t seem to relate to each other, and the whole thing can appear a bit haphazard. It gets even stranger when you try to tell the codes themselves to the machines they work with.

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  Like most coding languages, G-code looks strange when you first see it. Thereā€™s no apparent rhyme or reason, the numbers donā€™t seem to relate to each other, and the whole thing can appear a bit haphazard. It gets even stranger when you try to tell the codes themselves to the machines they work with.

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Turning Centers vs Lathes: The Differences Explained

By / June 19, 2023

  Lathe technology has existed for centuries, dating back to the Egyptians around 1300 BCE. Later, around 1550 CE, lathe machines produced wooden products in France. By the time of the 18th century Industrial Revolution, workers in England were using a modern version of the metal lathe. Unlike milling machines, where the cutting tool rotates,

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  Lathe technology has existed for centuries, dating back to the Egyptians around 1300 BCE. Later, around 1550 CE, lathe machines produced wooden products in France. By the time of the 18th century Industrial Revolution, workers in England were using a modern version of the metal lathe. Unlike milling machines, where the cutting tool rotates,

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What is a DRO (Digital Readout) System?

By / June 8, 2023

  A digital readout, or DRO, is a numerical display mounted on manual metal working machines and CNC machine tools that can convert to manual mode, including lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, and planers. Digital readout systems accurately show the position of the cutting tool during machining, eliminating the need for machine operators to make

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  A digital readout, or DRO, is a numerical display mounted on manual metal working machines and CNC machine tools that can convert to manual mode, including lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, and planers. Digital readout systems accurately show the position of the cutting tool during machining, eliminating the need for machine operators to make

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What is a Closed Loop System? Pros & Cons

By / June 4, 2023

  Although you probably didnā€™t know it, youā€™ve been using closed-loop systems in your everyday activities for many years. For example, one of the most common closed-loop systems is in your refrigerator, and it springs into action every time you open its door, causing the interior temperature to rise. As a result, your refrigeratorā€™s motor

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  Although you probably didnā€™t know it, youā€™ve been using closed-loop systems in your everyday activities for many years. For example, one of the most common closed-loop systems is in your refrigerator, and it springs into action every time you open its door, causing the interior temperature to rise. As a result, your refrigeratorā€™s motor

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Buyer’s Guide: How to Choose The Best CNC Plasma Table

By / May 23, 2023

You already have a few CNC machines in your metalworking shop, and now you want to venture beyond the milling machine, lathes, and routers and purchase a CNC plasma cutting system. Itā€™s a relatively significant decision since a CNC plasma cutter requires a substantial up-front investment. You might be convinced that a plasma cutter will

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You already have a few CNC machines in your metalworking shop, and now you want to venture beyond the milling machine, lathes, and routers and purchase a CNC plasma cutting system. Itā€™s a relatively significant decision since a CNC plasma cutter requires a substantial up-front investment. You might be convinced that a plasma cutter will

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What is An EDM Machine? A Beginner’s Guide

By / May 12, 2023

Although EDM (electrical discharge machining) is among the most recent metal processing methods, its earliest application began in the mid-1940s when it was used to remove broken taps and sheared-off bolts from valuable aluminum castings. Rapidly pulsing high-voltage electrical discharges (sparks) were passed across the gap between the electrode and the grounded workpiece, removing taps

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Although EDM (electrical discharge machining) is among the most recent metal processing methods, its earliest application began in the mid-1940s when it was used to remove broken taps and sheared-off bolts from valuable aluminum castings. Rapidly pulsing high-voltage electrical discharges (sparks) were passed across the gap between the electrode and the grounded workpiece, removing taps

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The 11 Most Popular Types of CNC Machines

By / May 3, 2023

[lwptoc numeration=”none” numerationSuffix=”none” skipHeadingLevel=”h2″] Computer numerical control (CNC) machining is a manufacturing process in which computers and software control how the machines manufacture parts.Ā Special CNC programs instruct different types of CNC machines on which motions to make for a desired shape, choosing the right tool, the speeds and feeds of the tooling, turning coolant on

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[lwptoc numeration=”none” numerationSuffix=”none” skipHeadingLevel=”h2″] Computer numerical control (CNC) machining is a manufacturing process in which computers and software control how the machines manufacture parts.Ā Special CNC programs instruct different types of CNC machines on which motions to make for a desired shape, choosing the right tool, the speeds and feeds of the tooling, turning coolant on

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How To Cut Aluminum Sheets and Plates

By / April 24, 2023

Aluminum is among the most versatile and widely used metals worldwide in DIY workshops and metalworking facilities. Despite being easily machinable, aluminum does pose some challenges. Because aluminum is typically easy to work with, some beginners have trouble holding their cut lines. Aluminum is soft, has a low melting point, and can warp or bend

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Aluminum is among the most versatile and widely used metals worldwide in DIY workshops and metalworking facilities. Despite being easily machinable, aluminum does pose some challenges. Because aluminum is typically easy to work with, some beginners have trouble holding their cut lines. Aluminum is soft, has a low melting point, and can warp or bend

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11 Features The Best 3-In-1 3D Printers All Have

By / April 20, 2023

3-in-1 3D printers have risen in popularity because of their unique versatility. You can do 3D printing with its print head, CNC carving using standard CNC machine tooling, and laser engraving all in one machine. This flexibility appeals to DIY users, hobbyists, and beginners who can be exceptionally creative without purchasing multiple machines. TheĀ Snapmaker Original

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3-in-1 3D printers have risen in popularity because of their unique versatility. You can do 3D printing with its print head, CNC carving using standard CNC machine tooling, and laser engraving all in one machine. This flexibility appeals to DIY users, hobbyists, and beginners who can be exceptionally creative without purchasing multiple machines. TheĀ Snapmaker Original

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29. Create a Peck Drilling Program in Circular or Rectangular Patterns
Using the Circular or Rectangular Drilling Wizards, you can program the machine to drill an un-limited series of holes along the X and Y planes. Program it to drill straight through to your total depth, use a high-speed pecking cycle, or deep hole pecking cycle. You can program the cut-in depth and return point for a controlled peck drill application to maximize chip clearance.

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