I do it all, programming is my favorite but i also do my own setups and running the machine.
I have been a machinist for 22 years, now moved into programming with smart cam for two years
I do it all, programming is my favorite but i also do my own setups and running the machine.
I love custom CAMs, like a spindle commander, AutoCAM bores me, though im still on my second year of experience now on CNC`s but I can safely say on any CNC job you throw at me I can make it for you, it does`nt matter anymore if it`s stainless steel to wood, anyone noticed on china carbide bits are harder than US made carbide bits? last time I used US made carbide bits I resharpen every three days but now on the cheap china carbide bits I resharpen every two weeks? anyone noticed it?
I am impressed by the German tooling, Guhring in specific.
I want to go back to sweeping chips next, but I can't pay my bills that way anymore.