Maintenance
Spindle Bearing Failure: Early Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore
15 Mar 2026
A healthy spindle should sound consistent and run cool. When bearings degrade, the signs are there if you know where to look.
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Fanuc
Fanuc Alarm Codes Guide
10 Mar 2026
Fanuc alarm screens can be intimidating under production pressure. This guide covers how to diagnose, categorise and resolve Fanuc alarm codes on CNC machine tools.
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Emergency
Emergency CNC Breakdown: What Happens When You Call Us
20 Feb 2026
When your CNC goes down, every hour is money lost. Here's exactly what happens from the moment you pick up the phone.
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Maintenance
PPM vs Breakdown Repair: What's the Real Cost?
15 Feb 2026
Reactive repairs look cheaper on paper — until you factor in downtime, expedited parts, and lost throughput. This comparison shows why Planned Preventative Maintenance often costs less in the long run.
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General
ID4OS Asset Management Software — The Complete Guide
03 Jan 2026
How ID4OS replaces spreadsheets and paper-based service records with intelligent maintenance tracking, AI support, and comprehensive analytics for CNC workshops and field service operations.
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CNC Wizard
Understanding Servo Drives: Function and Applications
11 Nov 2023
In the world of automation and precision control, servo drives play a pivotal role in ensuring accuracy and reliability. These devices are crucial components in various industries, from manufacturi...
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Fanuc
Fanuc 0 Series Option Parameters
05 Nov 2023
Here is the most comprehensive descriptive list of option parameters on the Fanuc O series controls. Please, if you have any details on additional option parameters leave what you know in the comme...
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General
The Benefits of Robot Arms in CNC Machine Production
01 Nov 2023
In the ever-evolving landscape of manufacturing, the integration of advanced technologies has revolutionized production processes, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and overall output. One such techn...
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General
What is G Code Programming?
01 Nov 2023
The inception of G-code programming finds its roots in the monumental advancements of the mid-20th century, closely intertwined with the evolution of computer programming languages. In 1957, John B...
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OEMS
A Quick History of Makino CNC
30 Oct 2023
In 1937, Makino’s journey commenced in the depths of Tokyo, with Tsunezo Makino crafting the company’s inaugural machine in the basement of its first facility. This moment marked the inception of a...
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News
Introducing the Next Level of Versatility: PTG Holroyd’s New Worm and Gear Grinding Center
30 Oct 2023
In a significant breakthrough for PTG Holroyd, a leading manufacturer of precision engineering equipment, a new machine tool boasts the unique ability to carry out two separate tasks previously req...
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General
What is a Proximity Switch?
30 Oct 2023
Imagine a technology capable of discerning the presence or absence of an object within a defined range, all without physical interaction.
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