Surface finish dictates your final part’s external surface quality, dimensional accuracy, durability, and overall appearance. It is crucial to design your part and select your machining process with your final finish in mind. Machining processes such as milling, turning, and drilling often leave behind tool marks and rough surfaces that will need to be addressed,…
Manufacturing accounts for 11% of the U.S. economy. At the heart of the manufacturing sector is machining technology. Machining processes are essential in just about every critical industry – from aerospace and automotive to the medical sector. Engineers rely on these processes to remove excess material during part production. With the dynamic nature of manufacturing demands,…
In the world of manufacturing and engineering, CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines have revolutionized the way we produce precision parts and components. From aerospace to automotive industries, CNC machines play a pivotal role in ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. However, embarking on a CNC machine project is no small feat. Success in this realm demands…
Machining exotic materials presents several significant challenges stemming from their unique properties, including high hardness, poor thermal conductivity, and abrasive behavior. Exotic materials include titanium, Inconel, tungsten, ceramics, molybdenum, Hastelloy, and many more. When machining these materials, it’s essential to employ specialized cutting tools, carefully optimized cutting parameters, effective cooling strategies, and skilled operators to…
Selecting which types of materials you’d like to use for your next CNC machining project can be challenging. Softer metals, such as aluminum, copper, brass, and bronze, are easy to machine and perfect for various applications. However, most exotic materials, such as Inconel, Invar, Kovar, and Titanium, are not as easy to machine. Machining exotic materials, often…
Finding the perfect industrial machine shop to handle your machining needs can be challenging. The shop you select will become a key partner in your production process and overall project success. They will be responsible for turning your designs into reality with precision and efficiency. It does not matter which industry you operate in; partnering…
