CNC Tooling Basics – Machining Beginners Start Here

Here I have created a walk-through of all the most basic information around CNC Mill tooling as a primer for newcomers to Machining, especially those using desktop machines like Tooldance, Nestworks, AnoleX, etc.

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Tooling Brands listed below.

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Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:03:21 Basic Overview of How To Select Tools
00:07:10 Coating Process
00:08:18 Chipweld Example
00:09:17 Carbide vs HSS
00:10:46 Flute Count
00:11:41 Tool Configuration
00:12:42 Coating Types
00:15:09 Non-Metallic Materials
00:15:58 Sharpness vs Strength
00:16:46 Tool Loading/Extension
00:19:38 Runout
00:20:22 Runout
00:21:45 Tool Selection by Part Geometry
00:25:31 Shopping Recommendations
00:27:23 Amazon Tool Brands
00:28:56 AliExpress Tool Brands
00:30:42 Entry Level ‘Professional’ Tool Brands
00:31:54 Summary
00:32:42 Community Resources

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Details

– Desktop CNC Milling discord server: https://discord.gg/WUHSmr5tES

– Brands Mentioned:
Amazon – Wexwe, Jianxing, Hozly, Alyicia, Spetool, Speed Tiger, Sharpro
AliExpress – BB Tool, Chowmaster, Hong Sheng, Surewel, Kakarot, Azzkor, Gamont, Shazam
“Pro” brands – YG-1, Accupro, Haas tooling

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