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Enhance Your Manufacturing Process with Top-Notch CNC Machining Services

In today's rapidly evolving industrial landscape, precision and efficiency are key factors that can make or break a business. When it comes to manufacturing, CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machining services have emerged as a game-changer, revolutionizing the way products are fabricated. In this blog post,…

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Ensuring Excellence: Machine Shop Quality Control for Precision Machining

Intro Precision machining plays a pivotal role in industries that require highly accurate and finely crafted components. At our machine shop, we understand the significance of delivering top-notch quality in every project. This is why we have implemented rigorous quality control measures throughout our precision…

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Sheet Metal Gauges: The What, How and Why

Intro In the world of engineering, starting with the right material can dramatically change how well your final part works. For sheet metal projects, not only do you need to pick the right material option, but you also need to pick the right sheet metal…

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Snap Fits: What They Are, How They Work, and How to Use Them

Intro Starting with the right connection method between two parts is always a good idea. You wouldn’t weld two parts that need to be disconnected frequently, so why would you use the right connection style for plastic parts? In this guide, we’ll explain how snap…

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Unleashing the Potential of Our Precision Machine Shop: Rapid Axis

Intro Welcome to our precision machine shop, Rapid Axis, where quality and expertise converge to deliver exceptional machining solutions. With state-of-the-art equipment, a skilled team, and a commitment to customer satisfaction, we take pride in our ability to meet diverse machining needs. In this blog…

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What is CNC Turning: How it Works and Why It’s Great

Intro In the world of manufacturing, precision, efficiency, and quality are key. CNC turning, a popular subtractive manufacturing method, is one tool in an engineer's toolkit that checks all these boxes.  Whether you're new to the concept or just need a quick refresher, this guide…

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Cold Rolled Steel vs Hot Rolled Steel: What Is the Difference?

Intro Navigating the world of fabrication and manufacturing can be complex, with the choice of materials significantly impacting the performance and longevity of your parts. Among all of the options on the market, hot rolled and cold rolled steel are two of the most commonly…

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Guide to Bending Sheet Metal: 7 Tips

Intro Working with sheet metal takes a lot of practice before you become proficient at it. To speed up the learning process and boost your success, we came up with 7 tips to help out. In this beginner’s guide, we’ll be talking about sheet metal:…

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Galvanneal vs Galvanized Steel

Intro A lot of parts’ success depends on what material is used for the part. Making a car engine out of plastic? Not the best idea. Even within the world of metals, there are so many options to pick between. In this quick guide, we’ll…

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Delrin Is a Great Prototyping Option 

Intro A lot of people strictly use metal or 3D-printed plastic for their prototypes, but they’re completely overlooking a very strong contender: Delrin. Delrin is one of the best plastics to make machined prototypes out of, and we’re going to tell you why. This beginner…

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6061 vs 7075 Aluminum: Which Is Better?

If you aren’t sure what the difference between 6061 and 7075 aluminum is, you came to the right place. Picking the wrong alloy out of these two might mean that your project can’t physically be machined. In this guide, we’ll explain why that’s the case…

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