Identify CAT40 holder. It's the most commonly used.
The ER Collett. You will know what is is and how to apply it.
Introduction to pull studs. This should stop anyone from screwing up a spindle with the wrong one.
Cycle start What you need to know before you push the button.
Changing tools Haas. A must know for the operator learning to populate a tool list.
What's a toolpath? A simple explanation that makes sense to the novice.
Handle jog Haas. Learn how to position the table to install a fixture.
Set X G54 Haas. A quick example of the keystrokes and screens required.
Rotation tool center point
The M code M01, optional stop is similar to M00 because it stops machine function.
Interlocks. Part of safely operating the machine is knowing what these are.
Homing the machine, The G codes as well as the "Home" button on the Haas VF series panel.
Working with NC files. A first look at reading a posted program on the buffer.
What's an offset? A brief explanation of what the machine recognizes.
M00 Program stop. Stops machine function.
Identify Line lock. Find it and know how to work with it.
What is mid-taping? A detailed explanation of mid-program entry.
Manual data input (MDI). A brief explanation of use of this command.
Mid-taping Fanuc M 156-I. Mid program entry done correctly.
Introduction to Computer Numerical control lathe. A first look at some of the components.
Manual tool change Haas. How to safely stick your hand in there and remove/replace a tool holder.
Spindle on clockwise, 750RPM. The proper series of keystrokes used on a HAAS VF series panel.
Using single block. No more machine crashes once you know how to use this vital function.
The automatic tool changer (ATC). A first look at the chain and magazine types.
What's a post processor? An explanation of the interface between the CAD and NC programs.
Identify refractometer. Simple identification makes it so anyone can bring you one.
Turn down your rapids watch your distance to go! Finally a video that makes an operator set up a machine right!
Tool touch-off Haas. Tool length offset on the tool and the screens required to set it.
The Mazak 640M Nexus controller. Just a quick look at some keystrokes for the offsets.
What is CAD/CAM? A simple explanation of it's function.
What are soft jaws? If you never saw them they would jump out and bite you.
5 axis milling Cartesian coordinates. Learn the relationship between head and table configurations.
5 axis routers; A first look. Here is what 5 axis routing looks like on a motion master and a DMS router with RTCP.
Identify components Table router. Once you know what it is you will want to know the various components.
Identify Table router. So you know where to find it in the shop.
Table & Head configurations for 5 axis machining. Explore Head/head, Table/head and Table/table machining on both VMC as well as routers.
What are Kinematics? A beginners look at a dynamic programming process.
What's an axis? Let's start at the beginning.
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