CNC Zone- Lots of forums of interest to
CNC users.
CNC Future
- Great CNC site with lots of good information.
CNC Information
- Lots of good (and free) information - especially for newcomers to CNC.
eMachineShop.com - eMachineShop
is the remarkable new way to get the custom parts you need. Download our free
software, draw your part, and click to order - it's that easy! Your part will
be machined and delivered. Even better, your cost is low due to the Internet,
software, and automated machines.
Integrex Machinist - A forum
created to help machinists who program and run Mazak Multitasking machines
James B.
Higley's CNC course - A thorough (and free) on-line course in G and M code
programming of two axis turning centers and three axis machining centers. Check
it out - it's excellent! The text used for this course is Mike Lynch's
Computer Numerical Control For
Machining.
Machine Tool Help - Help and
advice in one place. Whether you are buying selling or repairing a new, used,
machining center, CNC lathe, CNC router or any other type of machine tool, we
can point you in the right direction. Avoid mistakes, downtime, improve your
knowledge and make important educated decisions.
Programming Unlimited - A
great site if your interested in custom macro (or any kind of parametric)
programming!
techspex. - An excellent site to
compare CNC machine specifications when you're looking for new CNC machines -
and it's free to potential machine buyers!
UniversalClass.com- Lots of self-paced, on-line courses.
This link brings you Mike Lynch's on-line CNC Machining Center Programming
class!
CNC and Computer
Applications - Some free downloadable software, including a neat triangle
solver that works even with non-90-degree triangles!
Michael Rainey's Software Site
- Software for CNC Students and Professionals You'll find several very
inexpensive programs here, including ME Consultant Pro, ME Threads, and ME
Weights. They're all designed to help you learn and make your job much easier.
NCPlot - Great software for testing CNC
programs - very inexpensive - and it even plots Custom Macro B commands!
Rudy's CNC freeware page -
CFM5, a program to help with 2 axis machines (plasma cutters, stone cutters,
etc.)
Simple CNC - An inexpensive program
to help you program face milling, pocketing, drill patterns, circular profiles,
and rectangular profiles.
editcnc.com - Editing and
communications software packed with time-saving features for machinists and CNC
programmers!
eParts2007 Limited - This is a
simple programme to create CNC part programmes from AutoCAD, Inventor, or any
other suitable 2d or 3d CAD system. It can create code for lathes and machining
centres. The post processors can be easily written for any CNC control.
Griffo Brothers, Inc.Great off-line
programming and program transfer devices for Mazatrol!
Tudor- Maker of CutViewer - a tool
path verifications software program.
Technical Training, L. L. C.
- People learn best by doing, not by sitting and listening to someone talk
about a subject. In our workshops we will spend from ten to fifteen minutes
discussing an area. Then, the students will go right into the lab session and
actually work with the devices that are being discussed.
TECHNICOMP - Video and CD training
for a variety of manufacturing topics, including blueprint reading, shop math,
and gauging tools.
TGC CAD/CAM/CNC Services-
Contract CNC programming for mills and lathes as well as contract training
services.
TORCOMP- Supplier of training
equipment and software products to individuals and educational institutions
True Precision - We quickly
deliver quality programs that run efficiently and intelligently for production
or prototype. Our specialty is 3 to 6 axis CNC machine programming and we
support any control or machine configuration.
Up and Running CNC
Consulting- Provides training customized to your needs. From CNC
programming and CAD/CAM usage to manufacturing related subjects such as math
and trigonometry, Up and Running will get your employees running at full speed.
You can have your employees attend a Beginning CNC Course or an Inspection
Techniques class at College of the Canyons taught by Up and Running.
Magazines/publications/directories
Advanced Manufacturing
Magazine-Advanced Manufacturing brings the world's best ideas — from
the research labs, the boardrooms, and the factory floors — to the global
manufacturing professional.
CNC Times- CNC TIMES is a gateway to
CNC WORLD. It is an effort to bring about faster revolution in implementing CNC
technology by integrating tens of thousands of CNC personnel’s knowledge
in the trade. The mission of the CNC TIMES is to minimize the hardship of
mankind through best use of CNC Technology.
Cutting Tool Source- Quality
Carbide End Mills, Drills, Step Drills, Reamers, Corner Rounders, Custom End
Mills, Key Cutters and other Cutting Tools all at manufacturer direct pricing!
Dunham Tool Company- Manufacturing
high quality workholding solutions and lathes since 1958.
Darex Industrial- Manufacturer of drill
sharpeners. This site has a great (free) classified ad section for
manufacturing people. Check it out!
Desktop CNC-This is an
informational site designed mainly for people with interests in Desktop (or
Benchtop) CNC machines.
DiscountCampus.com - One-stop
shopping for machine tools and CNC! Website maintained by DPP Engineering.
Technical instructors: be sure to check out this site. This company caters to
technical schools!
emachinetool.com - Lots of great
information about buying machinery and accessories!
FlashCut CNC - CNC PC based
controls and other products for CNC users
Graphing Calculator With
Machine Shop Calculations!- Keep this calculator right with you or in your
Tool-box! It prompts you through the information needed for each calculation.
This calculator saves you time by having all important shop calculations. Get
yours today for only $135. Most graphing calculators cost this much without
these functions. Detailed Instructions are included with each calculator.
Home Shop CNC- Whether your
pursuits are hobby or industrial, homeshopcnc is your on-line resource for low
cost CNC and motion components that are high quality so that you can build that
machine on a more modest budget without sacrificing accuracy, rigidity,
repeatability or reliability.
MachMotion -
Control panels that range from state of the art pre-configured Mach3 based CNC
controls to general purpose industrial monitor workstations that can be used
with any CNC machine or just as a computer workstation.
Sandvik Coromant - Many
metal cutting products, of course, but also some great e-learning courses for
metal cutting operations - and the e-learning courses are free!
Solutions Northern -
Operating in a variety of industries, Solutions Northern provide automation
service and support to some of the UK's leading organizations. With agents and
representatives throughout the World we offer a fully comprehensive repair and
supply service guaranteeing the highest quality and reliability together with a
first-class service.
Sparro Machine Products-A
specially designed line of tools and machining procedures to make your shop
work easier and more productive
Tool and Die Quotes dot Com-
an online marketplace for the Tool & Die Industry. Whether you are looking
for a quote for new tools or want to find new business, ToolandDieQuotes.com is
the only Internet site developed especially for the Tool & Die Industry
that will help you save both time and money.
Vega CNC -
Vega CNC's, Machine Retrofits, DNC Systems, NC Post Processors, NC Back plotters
and Feedrate Optimization Software
Workstop.com- A unique work-stop
that no shop should be without!
Machine/control parts and service
Accu Electric Motors- A premier
servo motor repair center, with 2 locations, servicing USA and Canada.
A-1 Servo Motor Repair- A-1
Servomotor Repair has been repairing servomotors and ONLY servomotors since
1982. This has allowed us to developed an expertise that enables us to work on
over 500 different manufacturers' servos. We offer FREE technical support and a
FREE evaluation of any servomotor.
Advanced CNC Service- CNC
Parts * CNC Service and Repair * Replacement Monitors * Retrofits * Repair CNC
Parts * Upgrades * Communication Software
CNC Custom Services -
Customizable CNC service focused on CNC routers and CNC point-to-point
machines.
CNC Electronics - offers CNC
parts and services to the machine tools industry of the USA and Canada. Fanuc:
Drives, Monitors, Controls and Systems PCBs (master and memory), Motors and
Encoders, Transistors, Power Supply Units, etc. GE: Drives, Monitors, Controls
and System boards (GE 2000 and GE 1050), motors, PSU. Siemens: Monitors,
Drives, Systems cards, Motors, Transistors, and more. Mitsubishi: Monitors,
Transistors, Motors, etc. Hitachi: Monitors, Transistors, etc.
CNC Monitors- CNC monitor
replacement and repair for Fanuc, Siemens, GE, Mitsubishi, Mazak, Hitachi,
Matsushita and more crt displays. Specialised website about CNC monitors only.
CNC Services- Complete machine tool
service from casting to control - 15 years experience - available at $67.50/hr
for labor
DNC Electronics-Electronic
Specialists in Fanuc Repairs and CNC Parts Exchange. Fanuc drives, Fanuc
controls and GE Fanuc systems boards, Fanuc, Mazak and Siemens monitors, GE
Fanuc power supplies, Fanuc fuses, PCBs as needed CNC parts, or CNC spares. We
offer this for CNC parts, including GE Fanuc CNC, Fanuc CNC, Siemens CNC, GE
CNC, GEC CNC, Okuma CNC, Mazak CNC, Heidenhain, Mitsubishi, Matsushita, etc.
(We repair Fanuc alpha, and beta drives, as well as, Fanuc servos, and Fanuc
spindles).
DrMachines- A wealth of
troubleshooting information for CNC machines.DrMachines- A wealth of
troubleshooting information for CNC machines.
Ovation Engineering, Inc.- Custom
ladder modifications for Fanuc controls along with custom macro programs,
retrofits, and more.
Parsec Engineering- CNC and
Conventional Machine Tools - PLC, Motion Control and Drives- Repairs, Retrofits
and Upgrades - Machinery and Parts Sales
Manufacturing jobs
Int'l Search Consultants- I have placed
people in the machine tool industry for the past 27 years, in sales, service
and applications positions. No cost to the applicant.
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