Tool magazine and the Automatic Tool Changer are the most commonly used parts in high-speed CNC vertical machining centers. When machining different materials, changing the machining processes, or the tool is damaged, the CNC cutting tool often needs to be replaced. How to change tool in CNC machine and how does the cycle work? Here we focus on these two problems and introduce some points. ......

The high requirements for CNC parts quality mean that the CNC machining process should focus on productivity and efficiency improvement. With more and more cutting tools used in the modern machine shop, how can we improve the cutting tool efficiency and increase the tool life, check out the following tips for processing optimization. ......

CNC machines are a combination of electronic information technology and traditional machining processes, utilizing precision machinery, computer, communication, and more techniques to provide an effective solution for complex, precise, small-batch parts production. Take the lathe machine as an example, how to make CNC turning program? Here we bring some CNC lathe programming tips and examples. ......

Aluminum alloy is a type of engineering material that available in numerous classes, the naming system developed by the Aluminum Association separates aluminum alloys using 1xxx, 2xxx, 3xxx, 6xxx, and more series. We have introduced the most common type – 6061 aluminum in our previous article, here we’ll outline the overview of 2024 aluminum, covering its definition, composition, physical and mechanical properties and its difference between 6061. ......

Bearing is a type of important industrial component widely used in automobiles, motorcycles, railway rolling stock, metal production equipment, space and aircraft and more fields. ABMA developed a standard numbering code system to identify the bearing size and attributes, while many manufacturers like CNCLATHING.COM also CNC machining process to produce non-standard bearings with unique characteristics. Here we post the commonly used ball bearing sizes chart and present how to define the ball bearings. ......

There are various springs in our daily life, such as door lock spring, battery spring in remote control, etc. What are the different types of springs and how to manufacture them? Here are some basics of springs including common spring types, uses, and how springs are made. What ......

Bolts are a type of essential fastener that often assembled with nuts. Using a bolt with the right sizes is vital for jobs in various machinery and equipment. In this article, we’ll go through a complete guide of bolts, which involves bolts definition, types, dimensions explain, and the standard bolt sizes chart in metric and imperial. What are Bolts? ......

Have you ever heard 8D, 10D nails? The “D” suffix is related to the nail size. Variations in nail standard sizes make them suited for different applications. In this article, we are going to get into the Nail Size Chart, containing the penny size, shank length, diameter and gauge. Check out the nail gauge chart to find the most fitting nail for your project. ......