Machinist techniques and theory

These are the techniques used by the machinist that help you hold tolerance and finish requirements.

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Climb cut/conventional cut. Important for finish in combination with a sharp tool and the proper feed and spindle speed

Deflection. A simple concept that means everything when it comes to accurate tool deflection compensation

Cutter compensation basics. Learn how to tell the machine or the part where the tool is

Introduction to feeds and speeds. Only a introduction because ther are plenty of variables involved in proper fit and finish

The witness pass explained. It's how a precision measurement starts.

Eliminating backlash. Hard to find an old mill without it, know how to overcome it

Turning to dimension. A simple procedure which assures compliance to print

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Rough pass/finish pass explained. Know the difference and the proper cutters for each

Heat treating part 1, physical properties. Learn the basics of changing metal properties

Heat treating Part 2, techniques. The methods used to harden or anneal a metal structure

Introduction to the Cartesian coordinate system. Know how to determine where your tool is going and you'll know your dimensions

Intrinsic value. Before you make a fool of yourself and scrap a run, know what it does to the boss

Watch your revisions. Nothing worse than standing by your finished product only to find you missed this detail

Tap down your part, check it with a feeler Gage. Never run scrap because your part was not sitting on the parallel

The spring pass explained. Similar to a spark-out on a grinder, it can change everything

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