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    CNC program conversion software

    Anyone know of some decent CNC program conversion software? For example looking to convert existing programs from one control builder to another for the same machine. Would like to convert from AB7370 to Fanuc 18i or Siemens 810D to Fanuc 181. I have looked at KipwareXC, just looking see if...
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    20MnV6 material anyone ever machine it?

    Looking to quote a job made of 20MnV6. Does anyone have any experience machining this stuff. I can not seem to find any machinability ratings or speed and feeds to machine this. All machining is lathe work turning, boring, threading and drilling. Material cross to UNS K01907 and has about the...
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    Turning TZM material

    Anyone have any experience turning TZM material? From what I can find on the internet its .5% Titanium, .08% Zirconium and the remainder is Molybdenum. Looking for insert grades and ball park speed, feeds and any other comments on this stuff. Thanks for any info. Tom
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    What does "VDI" stand for?

    Had a question asked today from a customer wanting to know what the abbreviation "VDI" stands for. Any one have a clue? I kind of like "very difficult indicating in" but that would be "VDII". Any thoughts on this one. Tom
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