Posted On: February 28, 2023
Is titanium difficult to machine? The answer to this question is not as simple as a yes or no. While titanium is a strong and durable metal, it is also known to be difficult to machine. There are several reasons why this is the case. For one, titanium is a demanding metal when it comes to cutting tools. It requires high-quality tools that can withstand immense heat and pressure. Secondly, titanium is also prone to cracking and distortion. This means that it is important to have a high degree... Read more
Posted On: January 9, 2023
Electrical discharge machining, or EDM, is a non-contact machining technique that utilizes electric power to perform. It is a process used for removing the excess material from a workpiece via erosion of an electric spark to give it the desired shape. EDM is primarily applied to materials that are hard to machine, for example – titanium. Although for any layman, electrical discharge machining services may seem like one technique, however, there are three methods involved. Are you intrigued... Read more
Posted On: November 17, 2022
Tool deformation and material damage are common issues faced by CNC machine users. Several factors are responsible for the damage and deformation of the tools used in CNC machines. Hence it is essential to inspect the tool properly to prevent it from damage. Before this, it is important to understand the factors that cause tool deformation and material damage in CNC machines. This post talks about the types of cutting problems that lead to tool deformation and material damage in CNC... Read more
Posted On: November 9, 2022
Time-to-market has emerged as a key success factor across industries. Thus, most companies are competing to bring their product to market before others. They understand that fast-to-market will provide them competitive advantage and profits. This is where rapid prototyping will help. It is a process of creating a dummy product to test its functionality and reduce its chances of failure. CNC rapid prototyping is done by various techniques such as digital prototyping, functional prototyping, 3D... Read more
Posted On: September 21, 2022
Machining parts with complex geometries or delicate features has been a challenge. Over the years, various techniques have been employed to create such parts, and wire EDM machining is one of them. It is a type of CNC machining which is used to machine small and delicate parts. You will be surprised to know that many applications you see today are created using wire EDM machining. This post introduces you to some popular applications of this machining technique. Wire EDM Machining and Its... Read more
Posted On: September 20, 2022
The demand for precisely fabricated or machined parts, be it standard sized or custom made, has risen across industries. OEMs and fabricators look for advanced manufacturing techniques to stay ahead in the competition and fulfill the application demand. Among all the fabrication techniques, CNC machining is the most popular and widely preferred technique. The technique uses computer numeric control to produce parts or products of the required shape, size, and so on from plastic or sheet metal.... Read more
Posted On: August 17, 2022
A CNC lathe machine is widely used in manufacturing projects such as woodturning, metalworking, metal spinning, thermal spraying, parts reclamation, and glass working. In this machine, the workpiece is held in place and rotated by the main spindle, and the cutting tool that works on the material is mounted and moves on various axes. Although designed for precision, accuracy, and repeatability, these machines may break down, leading to long downtimes. These downtimes can affect the productivity... Read more
Posted On: June 27, 2022
CNC machining is a process that uses computer-controlled machines to create products from a variety of materials. The process can be used to create products with a high degree of accuracy and precision. CNC machining is used in a variety of industries, including aerospace, automotive, and medical. That being said, one of the challenges faced by CNC machining shops is the time it takes to set up the machines and program them for each new job. This can be a significant bottleneck in the... Read more
Posted On: May 4, 2022
The demand for fabricated or machined parts, whether standard or custom made, has surged across industries, and CNC machining is the most preferred method used to perform various techniques to get the required shape and size. It has a high-efficiency level for performing difficult jobs with utmost precision. It can even perform repetitive and mundane jobs with the same accuracy in precision, regardless of the volume. A tool path is basically a path planning pattern which helps complete the... Read more
Posted On: March 14, 2022
CNC milling is one of the most versatile machining processes used today. Not only can it be used to produce parts that would otherwise take days or weeks using traditional methods, but it can also be used to make parts that may not be possible using other methods. Amongst the several CNC milling technologies, CNC micro-milling is a recent development in metal machining industry, which is largely employed to machine hardened steel. The micro-milling process offers great advantages when machining... Read more
Posted On: March 3, 2022
There is a great deal of importance when it comes to accuracy and precision in CNC milling. To produce the highest quality parts and products, all aspects of the machining process must be done with high accuracy. Every step must be precise from machine programming to the actual parts machining to achieve the desired results. Any slight inaccuracy can lead to faulty products that affect the manufacturer's reputation but also put the consumers' safety at risk. This post discusses the importance... Read more
Posted On: February 3, 2022
CNC machining is one of the most popular yet versatile techniques, which has evolved with time and adapted to several technological advancements. This is why it is still widely used across industries for several processes including cutting, milling, bending, and much more. Owing to their beneficial features, several traditional CNC machining and fabrication techniques are being replaced by CNC machining. Although known for high production efficiency and repeatability, it is important to... Read more
Posted On: January 27, 2022
CNC machining is one of the most popular forms of machining today. It is employed to create various small and large parts with utmost precision and accuracy. Repeatability, automation, and cost-effectiveness are a few benefits that make it superior to other types of machining. If you are familiar with this type of machining or have read about it somewhere, there are chances that you have heard of terms like CNC milling, engraving, and CNC machine center. Although you may get clarity from names,... Read more
Posted On: December 17, 2021
Milling is one of the most popular CNC machining services employed for producing non-rotating and rhomboid parts used across industries. The milling machines use high-speed milling cutters to shape the work object into the desired shape. The cutter cuts the metal on the work piece into chips. These chips are separated from the work piece as soon as cutting is performed. The shapes and sizes of these chips differ according to the type of work piece materials used, cutting conditions, and... Read more
Posted On: December 8, 2021
The medical industry demands a high level of precision in design when it comes to medical equipment. This equipment is used to treat several diseases and to enrich the quality of human life. The equipment features parts that can be created using different manual and automated techniques. CNC machining is one of the most popular automated machining techniques used for creating equipment parts for the medical industry. What makes this technique popular for the medical industry? This post gives 6... Read more
Posted On: November 9, 2021
Tool radius compensation, also referred to as cutter comp, cutter diameter compensation, is one of the widely used functions in CNC milling that determines the machining accuracy and quality. Most CNC machines have a built-in feature as cutter diameter compensation that helps detect the position of the cutter’s center while performing a specified job. It makes programming the actual tool path easier, whilst allowing the programmer to use the part geometry precisely. However, before enabling... Read more
Posted On: October 20, 2021
Computer numerical machining (CNC) machining is an important process used for forming parts from different metals, plastics, and composites. CNC machining assures high repeatability and precision, which makes it an ideal choice for a wide range of manufacturing applications. CNC machining is a comprehensive term for a wide range of machining processes including CNC turning, CNC milling, CNC drilling, and so on. Of these, CNC milling is an important CNC machining process employed for industrial... Read more
Posted On: September 23, 2021
Precision CNC machining is a machining process that enables manufacturers create components of various sizes and shapes with tight tolerances. Performed using Computer Numerical Control (CNC) equipment, the process allows to reshape your parts with exceptionally smooth surface finishes, and assures repeatability, even at high volumes. The process involves cutting, milling, turning, and electrical discharge machining to remove excess, raw material from a work-piece without any manual... Read more
Posted On: August 30, 2021
Metal stamping is an important manufacturing sheet metal fabrication process, where the flat metal sheets are formed into desired shapes. The metal sheets are placed in the stamping press where the dies or a die is used to shape the material effectively. The metal stamping process offers flexibility, and can be performed in multiple ways to meet the required specifications. Although the metal stamping process is known for its versatility, it produces effective results on certain metals. Are... Read more
Posted On: August 26, 2021
Clamping is one of essential arrangements in CNC production. The CNC tools and workpieces are mounted or held in clamps. There are multiple types of CNC machine clamps. However, the selection of clamping for CNC machining has to complement the CNC production requirements. If incorrect clamping is chosen, the workpiece and tool may be damaged due to impact of vibrations, breaking of tooltips, loosening of a workpiece, etc. All these factors introduce errors in CNC machined products. This... Read more
Posted On: July 23, 2021
Lathes are one of the oldest yet versatile machining tools, which have evolved and adapted effectively with time. This is why they still find uses across manufacturing units of various industries. Mainly preferred for cutting and turning operations, lathes also perform drilling, sanding, and facing effectively. Not to be confused with a milling machine, lathes use a rotary cutting tool that moves along axes to make the desired cuts. Today, the CNC lathe machine has become the industry standard... Read more
Posted On: June 25, 2021
Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) is a material removal or fabrication technology. It was first introduced by Joseph Priestly in 1770. However, with the modernization of technology and equipment, the technique is now integrated with computer numerical control (CNC). The modern EDM machines are integrated with automated CNC operations and are used for metal cutting, material removal, etc. EDM machining has gotten immense popularity in the CNC machining operations and other production... Read more
Posted On: June 15, 2021
Many sectors in the manufacturing industry heavily rely on fabricated parts and components to make the final product. CNC machining is widely used for this and various techniques are used to achieve different shapes, sizes, and dimensions. These include milling, cutting, and forming, and so on. There are CNC machines exclusively for milling, while there are others where multiple tasks can be performed in a single machine. Among these machines and equipment used in the industry, the milling... Read more
Posted On: May 17, 2021
Rapid prototyping is the process of generating or manufacturing a dummy product to test the functionality, and chances of failure before final production. Rapid prototyping can be done by using various methods. Digital CAD/CAM prototypes, fabricated functional prototypes, 3D printed prototypes, CNC machined prototypes are a few popular ways of rapid prototyping. Out of all the methods, CNC rapid prototyping is quite a popular method for developing rapid prototypes in both dummy and functional... Read more
Posted On: April 26, 2021
Precision metal stamping is a metal forming technology. For creating shapes and features on the metal sheets, the process of stamping is utilized. The stamping process can be adapted to bend sheets, punch holes into them, shear cutting, and shear forming the metal sheets or components. Traditionally, it is was only known as metal stamping. However, with the advancement in technologies, stamping machines are getting automated. One of the ways to automate the stamping machines is to integrate... Read more
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