The remarkable advancements in ChatGPT-4, with the ability to upload prints, and 10 times the computing power, find out how this is changing machining!
ChatGPT is Evolving! It Now Creates GCODE From Prints!
10/4/23 1:44 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in CNC
Can ChatGPT Program Your CNC Machines?
12/23/22 6:00 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in CNC, gcode, ai
Can ChatGPT Program Your CNC Machines?
Your Feedrate is Wrong - Fixing it with Mastercam
6/6/20 2:01 PM / by camInstructor Mike posted in CNC, Mill, feedrate
Inspired by a recent Haas Tip of the Day, here I look at how to fix your 'incorrect feedrates' in Mastercam.
Using WHILE and IF in Macro B
6/1/20 8:00 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in CNC, Macro, Mill, gcode, live stream
Making a program that will face ANY size block using Macro B. This was taken from one of our YouTube Live Streams.
The #1 Mistake Students Make on Mastercam Certification Tests
11/27/19 3:31 PM / by camInstructor Mike posted in Mastercam, CNC, Mastercam 2020, Pocket, Entry Motion, Certification
With our CamInstructor Certification for Mastercam, I end up marking a lot of tests in Mastercam. This is by far the most common 'mistake' I see on these tests.
5 Axis Setup
11/13/19 2:49 PM / by camInstructor Mike posted in CNC, Mastercam 2020, 5 Axis
Taken from one of our new 5 Axis Lessons, this video takes you through the sights and sounds of a simple setup on a Haas UMC-750 using a 5th Axis dovetail vise. Keep an eye out for a complete step by step lesson that covers setting this part up on the machine.
FREE 5-Axis Lesson
10/30/19 6:00 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in CNC, Mastercam 2020, 5 Axis
Here is an introduction to one of our new Mastercam 5-Axis Lessons. There is also a link to access this lesson for FREE!
A quick overview of my top 4 machining related podcasts right now. Beware, some may have strong language use....you've been warned :)
A day at CMTS 2019
10/3/19 12:38 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in Mastercam, CNC, Lathe, Mill, Tradeshow
I spent the day at CMTS and took some video of some interesting stuff. Check it out!
Tool Length Offsets Explained
9/5/19 6:00 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in CNC, Setup Operate, Mill
Talking about Tool Length Offsets and how they are set on a CNC Mill. There are many methods to choose from. This video covers the 3 most common methods and the benefits and drawbacks of each.
Macro B Programming Part 2 - Passing Values
8/28/19 6:00 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in CNC, Macro, Mill
Video 2 in our Macro B Programming series. This video looks at passing values to a macro that control the resulting tool motion.
Macro B Programming - Introduction
2/20/19 6:00 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in CNC, Setup Operate, Macro
Macro B Programming doesn't have to be scary! Here's a brief introduction into some of the capabilities of Macro B Programming.
Haas CNC Lathe Setup and Operate
1/24/19 6:00 AM / by camInstructor Mike posted in CNC, Setup Operate, Haas
This video is taken from our Haas CNC Lathe Setup and Operate course which provides comprehensive step by step instructions for setting up and running your Haas CNC lathe.