When people think of machining, lathes and milling machines may be the first thing they imagine. Still, there are a variety of other machining processes that may be even better suited for certain applications. One such method is electrical discharge machining (EDM)....
Welding is an efficient, reliable, and aesthetically pleasing method for joining metal assemblies together. But with so many different welding processes to choose from, product designers may not know which is best for their project. While some applications will...
Metal heating processes have been used since the ancient times. Back in the days, blacksmiths heat-treated metal to shape it into weapons, horseshoes, or wagon parts. And as the years go by, heating metal remains the most effective way to form it into the desired...
A bead blast is a process that uses tiny beads to smooth and polish the surface of a material. After CNC machining, bead blasting is the final finishing process that gives a part its desired finish. In this comprehensive guide, we'll answer all your questions about...
Take a look around, identifying and naming all the products in your surroundings, including phones, tablets, laptops, wrist watches, vehicles, and desks. Most, if not all of these items, are end products of CNC machining. CNC machining is a manufacturing process that...
In the late 15th century, Leonardo Da Vinci sketched a simple rolling mill that demonstrated the possibility of bending sheet metals. However, it wasn’t until 1590 that this sketch became a reality as metal workers started using two heavy cylinders to press metals,...
Since the advent of numerically controlled lathes in the 20th century, traditional machining using cutting tools have played a major role in fabricating different components used in a broad range of industries. But just like in every innovation (or technology),...
You may have seen the terms Turning and Milling while reading about CNC machining. If so, you may be unsure about what these processes entail and want to understand their differences. Here, we cover the essential information about these two manufacturing processes,...
CNC milling is a CNC process that involves the use of rotating cutters to remove portions of a block of material (or workpiece) till the desired custom shape (or feature) is made. It allows manufacturers to create intricate parts accurately while meeting tight...
If you are looking to learn about CNC turning, you’ve come to the right place. CNC turning is a CNC process where a cutting tool, a typically non-rotating component of the lathe or turning center, removes material from a rotating rigid material. This process produces...