Ok, I'm just the guy at the cutting end of the end mill. I have enough trouble trying to get new tool holders out of my boss so forget about fancy tool testing and software. All I want to know is what can I do to make more chips faster, increase tool life, not damage our machine (2 year old Mazak Nexus 510c) and get myself a big fat raise.
I love my job. I want nothing more than to do my job faster and better. I push myself all the the time to get better at what I do. My boss on the other hand talks the talk but he does not always walk the walk. He wants more productivity, what boss doesn't. But, he seems to think that just means the machinist has to work harder/faster. I can't blame him too much cus he has a boss too. Hey, he did buy the new Mazak but he really skimped on the tools and tool holders. So, what I want to know is what can I do out at the machine to speed things up without begging my boss to spend more money? A list of books to read and websites to check out would be helpful. Thanks  |