Why Your Machine Operators Shouldn’t Need Calculators
Walk through any machine shop and you’ll spot it: an operator mid-setup, punching numbers into a calculator. Maybe they’re figuring speeds and feeds for aRead More
Why Your CNC Setup Takes Hours When It Should Take Minutes
You’ve seen it happen. Your setup technician completes a CNC setup in under an hour workholding secured, program verified, offsets dialed in. Everything looks ready.Read More
September Roundup: Machining in the News
A lot is happening in the cutting tool industry in the month of September. Continue reading our news roundup to learn more about what’s happeningRead More
Building Your Custom Tool Development Playbook
Just as championship football teams rely on detailed playbooks to coordinate complex strategies, successful custom tool manufacturers need comprehensive operational guides to ensure consistent qualityRead More
August Roundup: Machining in the News
A lot is happening in the cutting tool industry in the month of August. Continue reading our news roundup to learn more about what’s happeningRead More
4 Essential CNC Data Transfer Methods Every Operator Should Master
If you’re a CNC operator, you know the drill: getting programs into your controller before setup and safely backing them up afterward. But here’s whatRead More
July Roundup: Machining in the News
A lot is happening in the cutting tool industry in the month of July. Continue reading our news roundup to learn more about what’s happeningRead More
How Your Tooling Strategy Can Solve the Skilled Labor Shortage
Every shop manager knows the problem: you need skilled CNC operators, but the talent pool keeps shrinking. You’re training new hires who show promise butRead More
June Roundup: Machining in the News
A lot is happening in the cutting tool industry in the month of June. Continue reading our news roundup to learn more about what’s happeningRead More
Essential Reference Position Commands for Precision Machining
At Custom Tool and Grinding, we understand that precision machining demands more than just sharp tools—it requires mastery of every aspect of CNC programming. Today,Read More
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