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The 6 Benefits of CNC Turned Parts

Intro When it comes to making small, intricate parts in medium volumes and high precision, it’s hard to overlook the power of a CNC turning machine. For CNC turned parts, it’s possible to get the best possible results at the fastest speeds. In this guide,…

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Differences Between Injection Molding and CNC Machining

Intro When it comes to manufacturing a product, you might be torn between CNC machining and injection molding. Both of these are manufacturing methods, and they’re both valid options. Depending on your situation, one of these might be favorable over the other. To better explain…

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How to Inspect Precision Machined Parts

Intro After machining a precision part, inspection is a critical step. It ensures that each part is dimensionally perfect and that your customer gets a part that works. Since tolerances are so tight, a simple scale or tape measure won’t work in these cases.  In…

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All About Precision CNC Boring and How it Works

Intro Don’t let the name fool you, CNC boring is a very interesting topic. In this post, we’ll be discussing everything about precision CNC boring, how it works, and why it matters to you. When it comes to fabricating precision parts, machinists will often use…

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5 Benefits of 5-Axis CNC Machining

Intro If you’ve seen someone operate a 5-axis CNC machine, you’ve probably been pretty impressed. Not only is it impressive to watch, but it’s also a great asset to have on the floor of your machine shop. In this piece, we’ll discuss the 5 benefits…

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How CNC Machining Changed Industry

Intro Since the first introduction of CNC machining, multiple industries and applications have radically changed. Even today, we see shifts as CNC machinery becomes more advanced and tackles new challenges. To say that CNCs changed the industry is underselling exactly how impactful these machines are. …

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All About Threading for CNC Machined Parts

Intro Threads are a big component when it comes to making a part for fabrication. Assemblies in every industry and application can benefit from removable pieces. Knowing what they are, how to design them, and how a CNC machinist will thread your piece are all…

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On-Machine Inspection: The Key to Precision Machining

Intro When it comes to precision machining, the smallest decisions could result in wasted time and money. Luckily, there are certain tips to help you avoid these pitfalls. One of the big tips is to implement on-machine inspection. Our machining experts put together this piece…

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5 Ways You’re Overengineering Your CNC Parts

Intro Whenever an engineer puts together a technical drawing package for an outside machine shop, there’s a risk of overengineering. Something that looks perfectly reasonable on the drafting table can destroy your budget when it comes to CNC machining a part. Not sure where to…

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The Difference Between 3-Axis, 4-Axis, and 5-Axis Machining

CNC machining is an accurate and streamlined way to traditionally machine complicated parts. Did you know that some CNC machines are even more accurate and can handle more complex parts than others? It all boils down to how many axes they have. In this piece,…

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