Big output means big messes It’s probably not one of your favorite jobs…I know it’s certainly not my favorite job! But a CNC machine is a lot like an automatic mess-making bonanza. Lubricants, emulsions, cuttings, dirt, dust, and every other conceivable form of grit on the planet end up embedded in the cracks and crevices… Continue reading How to Clean a CNC Machine
Maintaining your CNC machines When you consider all the work a Computer Numerical Control or CNC machine accomplishes in a working day, it’s pretty amazing. It’s also extremely complex and in many cases, can create a lot of work cleaning, setting up, and maintaining the device. It’s important to keep the CNC machines working because… Continue reading Best Practices for CNC Preventative Maintenance
The most common differences between horizontal mills vs. vertical mills Milling machines come in two main designs with either vertical and horizontal spindle location. In the vertical milling machine, the tool spindle is located above the working table. A horizontal mill has its spindle located beside the work table, normally opposite the machine operator. The… Continue reading Comparing Horizontal mills vs. vertical mills
Things to consider when buying a used CNC machine The advantages that a CNC machine can bring to a machine shop or production floor are well-known and undeniable. Faster, more precise machining coupled with reduced waste and more efficient use of manpower. Ever since the first CNC machines showed up in the 1960s, the productivity… Continue reading What to know when buying a used CNC machine
If you asked the average person what they thought the best training for becoming a Computer Numeric Control (CNC) machinist would be, they would most likely say working in a machine shop. If you asked the average CNC machinist what they thought the best training they received before becoming a CNC machinist, they would most… Continue reading How to become a CNC machinist
CNC machines and the medical industry With the world still trying to get on top of the virulent Coronavirus outbreak, it’s a comfort to know that the production of emergency supplies and equipment is faster because of CNC machines and CNC technology. As car manufacturers convert from building sedans and SUV’s to ventilators and filter… Continue reading How CNC machines contribute to the medical industry
Established in 1985, Billor McDowell provides repairs on all makes and models of CNC machine tools. We are recognized throughout the Southern United States for responsive service by professional technicians that have an exceptional ability to diagnose and repair any problem that you may have with your machine tool. The majority of our employees have been with the company for over 10 years and have 25 plus years of experience.
