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Guide to CNC Machining
CNC machines are a vital part of the manufacturing processes in numerous different industries. While CNC may not be a household term to most people, it carries weight in the manufacturing sector. These machines are known for their precise movements and accurate,...
A Quick Guide to Milling and Turning Machines
Milling and turning are two of the primary machining processes that are commonly used in metal plastic production. They use raw materials that are cut into a specific shape or design. The following is a quick guide to the composition and processes of milling and...
Machining Has Come a Long Way
Machining Has Evolved with Technology Over the past 150 years the precise meaning of the term machining has evolved as technology has advanced. In the 18th century, the word machinist simply meant a person who built, or repaired machines. This person's work was done...
Machine Tool Consumption Looking Good
2015 May Be Banner Year Since the financial collapse in the fall of 2008 and two significant down years, machine tool consumption has made a tremendous comeback. The performance has been at or above the historical average market. But 2015 looks to be the best...
Outsourcing Assembly Work Makes Good Sense
Companies Outsource for Five Major Reasons There are five major reasons for companies outsourcing assembly work. They include: variable versus fixed overhead, not having to hire and train and fire assembly techs, just simply not in the business of doing certain...
Titanium A Significant Material in Today’s World
Workplaces Relying on Titanium More and More Titanium has become dramatically more significant in recent years as a work piece material in machine shops. Two industries are driving this. One is aerospace. The latest aircraft designs use dramatically more titanium than...
AutoCAD an Essential Part of Engineering
What is AutoCad? AutoCAD is simply a commercial software application for 2D and 3D computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting. It has been available 34 years as a desktop application and since 2010 as a mobile web- and cloud-based app marketed as AutoCAD 360. AutoCAD...
Numerical control a big part of machine tools
Numerical control essential to machine tooling Machining in San Jose, CA knows when it comes to machine tools, there are two words that play an integral part. These are numerical control. NC is nothing more than the automation of machine tools operated by precisely...
Advantages of CNC Machining
Computer numerical control machining is a relatively new process in the industry of machining. It allows for increased efficiency through higher levels of automation. By allowing the machine and its computer controls to do all the work. Although somewhat complicated...