One of the great things about machining is that there are always more video resources out there waiting to be found. Whether you’re a professional or just an avid machine tool fan, these five videos have something for everyone.
1) Machinist 1942
“The machines used by the machinist are called machine tools,” explains the narrator of this 1942 vocational guidance film. The delightfully hokey short was originally intended as an introduction to machining for schoolchildren, but 75 years later it offers a fascinating look into manufacturing’s past.
2) Manual Machining Time Lapse
As a compliment to the first video, this time lapse of adding holes and slots to two parts on a manual machine really emphasizes the difference computer numerical controls (CNCs) have made in manufacturing. Despite the upbeat music, the thought of all that manual machining alone is exhausting.
3) CNC Machining a Skull – 5-Axis
No collection of must-watch machining videos would be complete without a part that shows off a machine tool’s capabilities, hence this video of a skull being machined from aluminum using an XYZ 1060 HS CNC machine. The toolpaths were provided by IndieCAM Limited using Autodesk’s FeatureCAM automated CAM software.
4) Machining Magic: Rotate Your Part with G68 – Haas Automation Tip of the Day
As much fun as it is to just sit back and watch a machine tool do its thing, a little practical knowledge never hurt anyone. In this video, Mark from Haas Automation, Inc. explains how to use the company’s Wireless Intuitive Probing System (WIPS) and a G68 command to rotate an existing program to the correct angle automatically.
5) High-Speed Video of Machining with ¾” Milling Cutter
This last video makes our list purely for its aesthetic value. In it, you can see various profiling, pocketing and helical plunging operations with a ¾” end mill at 3500 RPM and a feed rate of 30-40 IPM. What sets this video apart is its super-slow motion, which allows you to watch the individual chips fly off the part. Surprisingly relaxing!
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