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What is the best type of coated wire to use for high-precision machining applications?

What is the best type of coated wire to use for high-precision machining applications?

Apr 1, 2020 | Wire | 1 comment

It is important to understand that certain types of coated wire can degrade the accuracy output from the machine.  Part accuracy can be reduced with coated wire as a result of the wire’s outer coating eroding and vaporizing more quickly than a standard brass...
What is the proper programming format for a tapered or 4-axis profile that requires manual wire threading of an angular start hole?

What is the proper programming format for a tapered or 4-axis profile that requires manual wire threading of an angular start hole?

Apr 1, 2020 | Small Hole | 2 comments

This is a great question since an angular start hole is a situation that commonly occurs in mold tooling lifter pocket or ejector pin details. As part of this process, a position for manual wire threading needs to be determined within the profile, and an M01 stop...

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