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Got CNC Questions? Haas Has The Answers

Posted on Apr 7, 2017 12:00:00 AM

A wise person once said, “There is no such thing as a dumb question.” That’s especially true when operating CNC machines. Sometimes you just need a tiny bit of information to help you solve what appears to be a complicated problem.

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Tags: CNC Machines, HFO (Haas Factory Outlet)

How to Stop Chatter From Degrading Part Quality

Posted on Apr 7, 2017 12:00:00 AM

While it’s virtually impossible to eliminate every bit of chatter in every turning situation, Haas has developed a feature called Spindle Speed Variation (SSV) that significantly reduces the effects of machining vibration. Here’s how it works: SSV automatically speeds up and slows down the spindle throughout the cutting process to keep the cut out of the chatter zone. You can use SSV with or without tailstock support.

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Tags: Video

How To Keep Poor Cash Flow From Crushing Your CNC Shop

Posted on Mar 31, 2017 12:00:00 AM

Much of what we do in a CNC shop should be aimed at maximizing profit so we can reinvest in the business, reward our people and ourselves. However, profit dollars are only useful when in hand, not just on the books. Because, if the cash isn’t continuously flowing into the business you can’t meet your obligations.

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Tags: CNC Machine Shops, Management

5 Ways To Be A More Successful Boss

Posted on Mar 24, 2017 12:00:00 AM

As shop owners we want to get the most out of our assets, especially our employees. People, however, are not as simple as machines. We human beings are complex organisms that require a particular set of management skills. The more effective you are at applying these skills, the more successful you and your employees will be.

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Tags: Management

7 Traits That Make Vets Good CNC Operators

Posted on Mar 24, 2017 12:00:00 AM

When you need a new hire for CNC machining consider recently discharged military veterans. They typically bring superior skills to the job such as maturity, the aptitude to learn machine programming and operations quickly and the ability to think ahead. Their capabilities often include:

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Tags: Management

5 Reasons To Add High Pressure Coolant Delivery To Your CNC Machine

Posted on Mar 17, 2017 12:00:00 AM

There are countless ways to improve productivity on your Haas machines, and one is as simple and cost-effective as replacing standard flood coolant with a high-pressure coolant system. The most obvious advantage of high-pressure coolant is that it enables faster and deeper cuts than with flood coolant. But there’s much more:

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Tags: Productivity, Maintenance Tips

How To Help Your Haas Control Cabinet Keep Its Cool

Posted on Mar 17, 2017 12:00:00 AM

We’re winding up one of the hottest summers on record in many parts of the country, which means the inside of many CNC shops haven’t been particularly comfortable. Heat and humidity can be tough on factory workers, but it can be murder on CNC machine electronics.

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Tags: Maintenance Tips, Technology

How To Eliminate Stringy Chips On Your CNC Tools

Posted on Mar 10, 2017 12:00:00 AM

Nests of stringy chips can damage your automatic tool changer or migrate onto an inspection probe, causing inaccurate measurements. Worse, when the stringy chips wrap around the cutting tool during an operation, it can keep the coolant from reaching the cutting zone, creating excess heat and tool wear.

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Tags: Video, Tool Wear

Why Mini Mills Are A Perfect Fit For Many CNC Machine Shops

Posted on Mar 3, 2017 12:00:00 AM

Haas Mini Mills are a staple in many CNC machine shops. Their versatility and reliability while taking only a small portion of floor space make them a natural fit. Now the entire line is redesigned for even greater ease of use, performance and operator productivity.

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Tags: CNC Machines

Motorcycle Helmet Maker Insures Product Quality With Haas CNC Machines

Posted on Feb 17, 2017 12:00:00 AM

Nexx, a Portuguese company that is passionate about making design-forward motorcycle helmets, once outsourced machining and die manufacturing, but grew concerned over lost time and lack of control. In this video, “The Nexx Generation”, the company explains how Haas CNC machines enabled them to bring these tasks in house to insure product quality and accelerate time-to-market.

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Tags: Video, Case Study