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Started in 1977 on a tape controled lathe. Graduated to Andrews W.E.D.M also programmed on tape in 80s.
Anything precision was finish ground on B&S optical grinders.
Thought the move to G-code was a god send. Now I sit in front of three 22" monitors, 3D connexion,and
four different software packages for gramming.
The search option here goes along way,eapprentice and you tube have some videos that are useful.
Did you try ebay or amazon for used books? I would not part with any of mine as I still use them
from time to time. Seems the older I've got the more I need them.
Is the heat treat done in house? Most distortion will come from the quenching.
From the thumbnail view in middle I would suspend part from both ends and lower
the part into quench tank as even and quickly as possibly. Keep the part suspended
once in quench moving part around as to keep even temp. HTH
I have used the Harvey cutters for years with good results.
Recently purchased a spring loaded holder for engraving and polishing
from here 2linc.com. Works great on uneven surfaces and the cutters
have held up well. They have a speed and feed chart as well.
On the complex stuff I'll use Guhring Firex drills as I can justify cost.
For endmills I've found nacro coating works well and for facing we use
Seco tiain coated inserts.
Networks as a rule will tend to be slower. Factors include hardware speed, how much traffic is on the network.
I backup automaticaly to server from hard drive at scheduled times that do not slow my work down.
HTH
We must have his brother working here. I still program in the offsets and tool numbers for both lathe and mill.
If they change settings thats on them. I listen to what they have to say as you can get some good input. When I go outside
their box I suggest they try it first then give me feed back.
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