Greg Smolka, Author at MultiCam Great Lakes

04 Sep

2023, ACM, Acrylic, Aluminum, Plastic, X-Edge

Single O Flute CNC Bits: Differences, Similarities, & Uses

September 6, 2023
By Greg Smolka

A recent question was asked by one of my customers “These two bits look the same, can I use them interchangeably?...

18 Jul

2023

Grand Opening: Customer Experience Center

July 18, 2023
By Greg Smolka

Experience two unforgettable days of innovation and networking as you witness the remarkable speed of digita...

04 Jul

2022, CNC Routing, LMT Onsrud, X-Edge

CNC ROUTING – Steel Composite Material

July 7, 2023
By Greg Smolka

At Multicam Great Lakes, we are often asked if it’s possible to cut steel composite materials, such as Duraplate ...

04 Jun

2023, Uncategorized

7 End Mills Every CNC Operator Should Own

June 12, 2023
By Greg Smolka

As a CNC operator, you understand the importance of having the right tools at your disposal. The correct end mill...

04 May

2023, Acrylic, X-Edge

CNC Routing: Acrylic Polishing

May 8, 2023
By Greg Smolka

Achieving a clear and glossy finish is essential when an acrylic edge is seen or touched by people. This is why p...

04 Apr

2023, CNC Routing

CNC Tooling Tips

April 18, 2023
By Greg Smolka

Tool Material Solid Carbide: provides best rigidit...

04 Mar

2023, Amana Tool, CNC Routing

CNC Routing: PVC Sintra

March 16, 2023
By Greg Smolka

A customer recently asked me how fast (feed rate) they could push a 1/4" Amana Single O Flute bit (51404) on 1/8"...

04 Feb

2023, CNC Routing, Uncategorized

“Why are my CNC bits breaking?”

February 8, 2023
By Greg Smolka

Every so often, I'm asked the question "Why are my CNC bits breaking?" and then the process of elimination begins...

04 Jan

2023, CNC Routing, Uncategorized, X-Edge

New Design: X-Edge Sure Snap Collet Nut System

January 16, 2023
By Greg Smolka

The new X-Edge sure snap collet nut system is slightly different than previous models. In the past, collets were ...

04 Dec

2022, CNC Routing, Emuge, Techniks

Enhance Your CNC Tool Holding!

December 7, 2022
By Greg Smolka

Most of the CNC tool holders that I see out there are the classic HSK and ISO models with spring collets. They ar...