Technical content on Mentor CNC is prepared by a single editor and reviewed before publication.
The editor’s field experience
26 years in the machining industry:
- CNC lathe operator — 2 years
- CNC vertical machining centre operator — 2 years
- Machining shop foreman — 9 years
- CNC machine tool sales and technical service — 9 years
- Cutting tool industry — 4 years
Control unit experience
Advanced hands-on experience with Fanuc and Mitsubishi controls, intermediate with Siemens, and basic familiarity with Heidenhain and other controls.
How the content is produced
The lessons, control unit guides and calculators on this site are based on experience gained directly at the machine. Most images are our own photographs taken on the shop floor. Cutting parameters and calculator results are for reference; the machine and tool manufacturer’s data must always take precedence. See the Disclaimer page for details.
Contact
For corrections, contributions or questions, please use the contact page.