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CNC Turning
Turning programming, cycles, toolpaths, dimensioning, and practical examples.
View Content →CNC Milling
Milling techniques, cutting parameters, cycles, and multi-axis machining knowledge.
View Content →Control Units
Operation and troubleshooting guides for Fanuc, Mitsubishi, and other control units.
View Content →Calculation Tools
Spindle speed, feed rate, cutting speed, operation time, and production calculations.
View Tools →Technical Drawing Training
A 12-lesson sequential series, from paper sizes and the title block through to geometrical tolerances. Each lesson covers the rule you need to read a drawing correctly and what that rule means at the machine.
View all lessons →Featured Calculation Tools
Calculate commonly used production values quickly and clearly.
Turning Speed and Feed
Calculate cutting speed, spindle speed, and feed values.
Open Calculator → 02Cutting Tool Profitability Calculator
Compare cost per part by insert price, tool life and cycle time.
Open Calculator → 03Tap Drill Diameter
Find the correct drill diameter for metric and inch threads.
Open Calculator → 04Operation Time
Calculate machining time, cycle time, and output per shift.
Open Calculator → 05Thread Calculator and NC Program
Calculate thread dimensions and generate the NC program.
Open Calculator → 06Reaming Calculator
Calculate reamer diameter, pre-hole size, spindle speed, and feed.
Open Calculator →CNC Simulators
Simulate FANUC lathe cycles in your browser and take the ready NC code to the machine.
G0/G1 Basic Moves
Watch rapid and feed moves step by step, generate NC code.
Open Simulator → 02G71 Rough Turning
Simulate the rough turning cycle and get ready NC code.
Open Simulator → 03G72 Face Roughing
Learn the face roughing cycle visually.
Open Simulator → 04G73 Pattern Repeating
Follow the pattern repeating cycle pass by pass.
Open Simulator → 05G74 Peck Drilling
Simulate the peck drilling cycle with your parameters.
Open Simulator → 06G75 Grooving
Try the grooving cycle with real parameters.
Open Simulator → 07G76 Threading
See the threading cycle pass by pass, get NC code.
Open Simulator → 08G90 Turning Cycle
Simulate OD and ID turning cycles.
Open Simulator → 09G92 Threading Cycle
Watch the thread cutting cycle step by step.
Open Simulator → 10G94 Face Turning
Learn the face turning cycle visually.
Open Simulator → 11G32/G33 Zigzag Threading
Calculate and simulate the zigzag threading method.
Open Simulator → 12FANUC Macro Threading
Generate load-split programs for coarse and trapezoidal threads.
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Our goal is to help operators, students, engineers, and workshop owners achieve safer, higher-quality, and more efficient production.
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Practical technical solutions for problems encountered in real production environments.
Control Unit-Specific Explanations
Detailed explanations for Fanuc, Mitsubishi, and other control systems.
Calculation and Simulation Support
Correct parameters, shorter cycle times, and fewer production errors.
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For anyone who wants to learn, improve their skills, and strengthen their production knowledge in the CNC industry.
Latest Technical Content
Up-to-date content on CNC programming, machining techniques, and production problems.
What Is the G71 Rough Turning Cycle?
Explore the applications and parameters of the G71 cycle, along with practical examples.
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G76 Threading Cycle: Detailed Review
Threading parameters, pass distribution, and important technical considerations.
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G41 and G42 Tool Nose Radius Compensation
Learn how tool nose radius compensation works and how to use it correctly.
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CNC Cutting Tool Guide
Learn the fundamentals of cutting tool selection based on material, operation, and machine conditions.
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Fanuc Alarm Codes and Solutions
Review commonly encountered Fanuc alarm codes and basic troubleshooting methods.
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Fundamentals of Milling and Cutting Parameters
Learn ap, ae, fz, Vc, and other fundamental milling parameters through examples.
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