A CNC machine is a finely crafted tool that needs correct alignment to function at its best. When a machine is not properly calibrated, the end product may have deformities, or the dimensions may be wrong. Even worse, a machine that is perpetually run out of alignment...
With the outbreak of COVID-19, cleanliness has become a major focus of public concern. Things that should have been the norm—wash your hands after flushing, don’t cough without covering your mouth—suddenly took on greater significance. These daily practices matter. We...
When you’re preparing a new project with your CNC machine, you start with a design and end with a physical product—but it’s easy for things to get lost along the way. A design is created in the form of 3D or 2D geometry in software, but that geometric design needs to...
Murphy’s Law states that anything that can go wrong, will go wrong. If your CNC machine breaks down, it’s bound to happen at the most inconvenient time—when you’re working on your tightest deadline with your most important client. This is why preventative maintenance...
We all know that maintenance is essential to the upkeep of any piece of machinery. Most people, however, are not aware that there are two kinds of maintenance—preventative and predictive—and that both are necessary to keep a machine running at its top performance....
Predictive maintenance familiarizes you with every facet of your manufacturing process. Unlike preventative maintenance, it addresses parts of a machine that may not be visible or audible. You can learn a lot about what’s going on behind-the-scenes—not only with your machine but with your team of operators. It can tell you how quickly components are wearing down, which parts are being overworked, and which operators may need more training.
A Computer Numerical Control (CNC) router is a big investment, and it’s important to find the right fit. A poor choice will cost you needless time, money, and materials—not to mention frustration. By contrast, the right CNC machine will expedite your goals and...
Tune in to Shark Tank this Wednesday, May 13th, to see entrepreneur Anthony Franco pitch his business, mcSquares, to the Sharks. mcSquares’ mission is to build human connections through the development of premium collaboration tools. Their primary product is a...
2020 will prove to be a pivotal year for manufacturing. We share some trends to watch for.
**Perform these checks monthly to ensure that your CNC machine remains in optimal working condition.** • Inspect all machine electrical connections and air lines. • Check that proper voltage is connected to the machine (leg to leg, and leg to...
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