Change your filters

This is an important note to all of my vacuum table customers.
You need to change your vacuum filter element at least every 6 months periodically.
You change the oil filter on your car every 3000 miles with the oil change don't you?
As the Fram oil filter people say "You can pay me now or you can pay me later"
So lets pretend that your CNC router is an automobile and you go by the same scenario.
Each time you lube your CNC, change your filter.
$50.00 for a Filter Element or thousands for a new vacuum pump.
Most people underestimate the importance of this.

Due to recent cutbacks at our company, I am forced to make some sacrifices myself.
As I notified many of my customers, I am only in my office twice a week. Usually Monday and Tuesday. The remainder of the time I work from my home office. I do check my voice and e-mail periodically through out the day and attempt to reply as soon as I possibly can.
I regret causing any inconvenience and still keep my customers my highest priority.

Ray Jakas
rayj331@gmail.com
rayj331@technocnc.com
516-3283970

"O" Flutes for mechanical plastics

When cutting soft plastics it is good to utilize single edge "O" flute geometry which tends to curl a chip during the machining process. This tooling when properly applied within a narrow range of chipload (Typically .004" to .012") . The consequence of the improperly curled chips is visible knife marks that adversely affect the finish.
The only caution with single edge tooling is to avoid using diameters over 3/8" because of balance issues associated with the tooling. If larger diameters are needed, the double edge alleviates the balance problem while providing a much improved bottom finish for slotting applications.
The double edge tools additionally provide longer cutting edges for deeper cuts of two to four times the cutting edge diameter at fast feed rates.

Router Bit Diary

After speaking with many customers regarding cutting various materials, I came upon the idea of suggesting that when starting to operate a CNC maybe a good record of all of the trial and error that one may encounter should be written down in a log.
There are many times a customer will speak to me not recalling what tool he used when he cut a particular material "way back when".
A simple way to do this is to record the following:

1. Material you are cutting.
2. Tool specifications: Diameter, Cutting edge length, Cut direction etc.
3. Part number of tool located on shank of tool.
4. Cutting depth
5. Feed and speed used
6. Time to complete project etc.
7. Any problems encountered
8. Date and time

Even though this may seem a little boring and mundane at first it will be well worth it to achieve success with your business.

Just these little steps can help both the customer and the supplier to speed up the process and to help out in organization.

Much Success!

Warm Regards,
Ray Jakas
Tooling Specialist
516-328-3970 X163
rayj331@technocnc.com
www.techno-isel.com/tooling
http://rays-tools.blogspot.com

Specials of the week

Because of the current recession, I am launching a "special of the week" on my router bits. This will help out both my customers and myself. I know that this will also keep everyone aware that I am still here and available for any questions or concerns that they may have.
I also plan on updating my blogs more frequently and keeping it interesting.

Collet special

SUPER TOOLINGBLOWOUT SALES!5/24/09-5/30/09
ER25 & ER 32 COLLET SALE! (Week of 5/24/09 Thru 5/30/09)Have your changed your collets within the past 4 months?
Did you know that you should replace your collets every 400-500 working hours in order to maintain maximum grip and tool life?

Take advantage of this Special Offer TODAY!

This week all ER25 & ER32 individual collets are on sale...Purchase any ER25 or ER32 Collet (1) & get (1) FREE! All Techno ER Collets provide:
Full grip, made from spring steel
Better overall balance of tool holder assembly
Protects tool holder from contaminants

Offer is not available through the online e-Store. All orders must be sent through e-Mail or Telephone only.
Visit Us Online: www.techno-isel.com/tooling
CALL TO ORDER (516) 328-3970 ext. 163
Techno CNC Cutting Tools' Super Tooling Blowout Sales - Valid Sunday, May 24, 2009 and Saturday, May 30, 2009.

Router Bit special

Just kicked off my 15% discount on all my router bits and accessories. This is good only for 2 days. Today and tomorrow.
If you require any discounted tooling please feel free to call or E-mail me with your request and I will be glad to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.
Have a great day!