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New Fanuc vs Siemens: which CNC control should you choose for your machining centre? Technical guide · Published 17 April 2026 · 5 min read

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Technical guide5 min

Fanuc vs Siemens: which CNC control should you choose for your machining centre?

The two CNC giants each have their strengths. A detailed comparison with concrete selection criteria: labour availability, 5-axis capability, total cost, programming and CAM integration.

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CNC cutting speed and feed rate calculator — Free online tool

Calculate spindle speed, table feed rate and chip removal rate in real time. Roughing/finishing presets, spindle alerts and a reference table by material.

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Metric tap drill chart — CNC reference tool

Instantly calculate the tap drill diameter for metric threads. Standard and fine pitches from M2 to M30, minor diameter, 75% thread engagement and a complete reference table.

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Buyer's guide: how to choose your CNC machining centre in 2026

Seven decisive criteria to get it right: guideways, spindle, travels, CNC control, tool changer, options and after-sales service. An investment of €80,000 to €400,000 leaves no room for guesswork.

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HRC / HB / HV hardness converter — Free online tool

Instantly convert hardness between Rockwell C (HRC), Brinell (HB) and Vickers (HV). Tensile strength estimate (MPa) and machining advice by hardness range.

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CNC machining time calculator — Estimate your cycle times

Estimate the cycle time of your CNC milling operations in real time: cutting time, rapid traverse time, tool changes and chip removal rate. Reference table, formulas and strategies to cut your times.

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CNC machine hourly cost calculator — Optimise your profitability

Calculate the true hourly cost of your CNC machine: depreciation, fixed costs, consumables, labour. Visual breakdown, 2026 reference table and a personalised profitability simulation.

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Linear guideways vs box-way: which should you choose for your production?

Speed or rigidity? The choice of guideways determines the fundamental behaviour of your machine. A technical comparison with hard data, decision criteria and concrete use cases.

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Every analysis is based on the machines our team installs, sets up and maintains every week in French workshops. Fanuc, Siemens, THK, Heidenhain, Renishaw components — official Baofeng distributor in France, with after-sales service based in France.

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