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Working with Bronze
The most common materials by far for CNC machining are steel and aluminum. There are a wide variety of alloys available in both metals to suit many applications.
Working with Blank Rods
One of the most common blanks, or raw materials, used in CNC machining is the rod. Rods work best for turning operations due to the typically symmetrical design of many common parts. For many turning operations,
The Value of Workholding
Workholding refers to standardized or custom fixtures tasked with the important job of bracing the part during the CNC machining operation. A work holding piece may be called a fixture, bracket, jig, or clamp which also often defines the method used to hold the part.
Defining Precision and Accuracy
There are a few terms and phrases very commonly used in reference to CNC Machining. The industry is well known for its precision and speed (like in our name). Terms like tolerance, accuracy, and precision can be
CNC Machining with Robotics
CNC Machining with robotics Advances in the intelligence of robotics have us thinking of futuristic Sci-Fi movies but robots have been used in CNC machining and manufacturing since the late 1960s.
Raw Materials for CNC Machining
Raw materials for CNC machining are chosen based on many factors. The machining process requires a level of accuracy and finish to fit a specific application or fit in a larger part. That can make selecting your raw material a difficult decision.
Machining Plastic Parts
Machining Plastics Parts can be injection-molded, cast, printed, or machined. Molding is most often used for high-volume part production.
Cutting Approaches
Cutting approaches can bring to mind a few different options when considering how to raw material but, typically, refer to the feeds and speeds of CNC programming to achieve the precision cut.
Micromachining
Recent manufacturing trends are turning the phrase, “the bigger the better,” on its ear. Micromachining takes advantage of the high precision, speed, and repeatability of CNC machining to create intricate components smaller than the human eye can appreciate
Working with Bronze
The most common materials by far for CNC machining are steel and aluminum. There are a wide variety of alloys available in both metals to suit many applications.
Working with Blank Rods
One of the most common blanks, or raw materials, used in CNC machining is the rod. Rods work best for turning operations due to the typically symmetrical design of many common parts. For many turning operations,
The Value of Workholding
Workholding refers to standardized or custom fixtures tasked with the important job of bracing the part during the CNC machining operation. A work holding piece may be called a fixture, bracket, jig, or clamp which also often defines the method used to hold the part.
Defining Precision and Accuracy
There are a few terms and phrases very commonly used in reference to CNC Machining. The industry is well known for its precision and speed (like in our name). Terms like tolerance, accuracy, and precision can be
CNC Machining with Robotics
CNC Machining with robotics Advances in the intelligence of robotics have us thinking of futuristic Sci-Fi movies but robots have been used in CNC machining and manufacturing since the late 1960s.
Raw Materials for CNC Machining
Raw materials for CNC machining are chosen based on many factors. The machining process requires a level of accuracy and finish to fit a specific application or fit in a larger part. That can make selecting your raw material a difficult decision.
Machining Plastic Parts
Machining Plastics Parts can be injection-molded, cast, printed, or machined. Molding is most often used for high-volume part production.
Cutting Approaches
Cutting approaches can bring to mind a few different options when considering how to raw material but, typically, refer to the feeds and speeds of CNC programming to achieve the precision cut.
Micromachining
Recent manufacturing trends are turning the phrase, “the bigger the better,” on its ear. Micromachining takes advantage of the high precision, speed, and repeatability of CNC machining to create intricate components smaller than the human eye can appreciate
