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The Daily Tool & Grind is Custom Tool & Grinding’s official blog. See what we’re up to around the shop as well as what’s going on around our industry.

3 Critical Mistakes That Lead to CNC Program Failures
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3 Critical Mistakes That Lead to CNC Program Failures

by Greg Stasiowski
May 13, 2025

Despite significant advancements in manufacturing technology over the years, CNC program failures remain a persistent challenge in machine shops worldwide. When these failures occur, theRead More

CNC Features That Can Help (or Hurt) You
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CNC Features That Can Help (or Hurt) You

by Greg Stasiowski
March 14, 2025March 14, 2025

CNC machines are used for all kinds of applications; this makes CNC users quite a diverse group. What is obvious and important for one userRead More

4 Commonly Misapplied CNC Features
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4 Commonly Misapplied CNC Features

by Greg Stasiowski
February 13, 2025

CNC manufacturers do their best to provide features aimed at satisfying all of their customers. Indeed, some features are important and appreciated by everyone. FeaturesRead More

10 Ways to Locate Part Zero on Your CNC Machine
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10 Ways to Locate Part Zero on Your CNC Machine

by Greg Stasiowski
October 10, 2024

Every CNC machinist needs to be able to do this simple step, and often having more than one way to do it is helpful. TheRead More

7 Different Types of Taps for Threads: Part 2
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7 Different Types of Taps for Threads: Part 2

by Greg Stasiowski
August 15, 2024

There are many different types of thread taps, and knowing exactly when to use each will make your job faster and easier. Each type ofRead More

7 Different Types of Taps for Threads: Part 2
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7 Different Types of Taps for Threads: Part 1

by Greg Stasiowski
July 18, 2024August 15, 2024

There are many different types of thread taps, and knowing exactly when to use each will make your job faster and easier. Each type ofRead More

CNC Machining for Aerospace
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CNC Machining for Aerospace

by Greg Stasiowski
June 12, 2024

Swiss precision machining is a high-precision manufacturing process used in the aerospace industry to produce complex, high-tolerance components. It involves the use of advanced CNCRead More

Swiss Precision Machining 101
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Swiss Precision Machining 101

by Greg Stasiowski
February 20, 2024

Swiss precision machining is a fascinating and significant aspect of the CNC machining industry. This precision engineering technique, also known as Swiss turning or SwissRead More

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Gear Manufacturing 101

by Greg Stasiowski
June 8, 2023

The concept of gears has been around for a while as they are among the oldest mechanical components that are still relevant today. Be itRead More

Threaded Holes: Types & Methods
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Threaded Holes: Types & Methods

by Greg Stasiowski
January 23, 2023

Threading is a part modification process that involves using a die tool or other appropriate tools to create a threaded hole on a part. TheseRead More

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