Everything you need to know about CNC manufacturing
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) manufacturing is a process that uses computer-controlled machines to produce precision parts and components. It involves using advanced technology to control [...]
The difference between hydraulics and pneumatics
Hydraulics and pneumatics are two different ways of moving machines. In both cases, a pump and actuator are used. The difference between the two [...]
Titanium
Titanium (Ti) is a grey transition metal which is strong, light and resistant to corrosion. Titanium is as strong as steel, but the density is [...]
CNC Turning Applications
What products can be made on a cnc machine? A Computer numerical control (CNC) lathe is a very convenient and efficient manufacturing technique that [...]
CNC Turning Machine
How does a CNC turning machine work? Computer Numerical Control (CNC) technology enables machinery to be almost fully autonomous. A CNC turning machine follows [...]
CNC Machining Shop
How to choose a CNC Machining shop Every CNC machining job requires absolute precision. Any variation, even in the slightest, can greatly influence the [...]
CNC machine operator
What does a CNC machine operator do? CNC machines require little human intervention in the process of cutting and machining materials. However, highly-skilled, professional operators [...]
CNC Machining Benefits
Benefits of using CNC Machining In the machining industry, the term CNC (Computer Numerical Control) refers to computer controlled equipment. In a CNC machine, unlike [...]
Machining
Machining is the collective term used to refer to different types of material processing where a desired shape is achieved by means of material removal. [...]
Lathe
A lathe is a machine tool for turning parts or workpieces. Turning refers to a machining technique used in metalworking. Usually the starting material [...]
History of CNC
The first lathes date from before Christ. Images depicting the use of lathes have been found among the ancient Egyptians. Leonardo Da Vinci developed [...]
CNC Lathes
CNC stands for Computer Numeric Control and it refers to lathes where the tool movements are controlled by a computer program. CNC Lathes; consistent quality, [...]
CNC Turning
CNC turning is a machining operation with which the product to be machined runs and the tool is virtually stationary. In CNC milling, the [...]
Cross Section
A cross section is a geometric term which refers to the figure resulting from the intersection of a three-dimensional object and a plane. Cross [...]
CAM software
CAM stands for Computer-Aided Manufacturing and it refers to the use of software and computer-controlled machinery to automate a manufacturing process. CAD (Computer-Aided Design) [...]
CAD software
CAD stands for Computer-Aided Design. CAD software is used to create precision drawings or technical illustrations of three-dimensional models to obtain a better picture [...]
CNC
CNC stands for Computer Numerical Control. It refers to the automated control of machining tools which process metal or wood in a fast and [...]
View
The view of a figure is that which you see when you look at it from a certain side without depth. Of course, you [...]
Aluminum
Aluminum is a flexible silver-white main group metal. It is a good conductor and particularly light in weight compared to other metals. Although it’s 60% lighter [...]