Concentricity is a complex tolerance that is used to ensure the precision of quality in manufacturing including CNC machined parts. What is concentricity in GD&T and how is it measured and calculated? Let’s get into some details and the difference between concentricity and runout. What is Concentricity in GD&T? ......

Machinists are the most important of all Tradesmen. Without machinists, no other trade would have the tools to do their jobs. Everything you see on a day-to-day basis owes its existence in some way to a machinist and machining, from plastics, the clothing, the metals to a paper cup. In this guide, we talk the history of machining. Why Machinists Are Important? ......

In the field of ships, 3D printing is becoming increasingly popular, whether it’s designing customized and high-performance components, or making scaled down models of entire ships. It has become one of the important tools necessary for the manufacture and maintenance of ships. In this article, we discuss the role of large-scale 3D printing in ship manufacturing and maintenance.  Why Are More And More People Usi......

Polytetrafluoroethylene is often used in industrial products, especially under friction and sealing conditions. It’s also is a commonly used material for CNC machining due to its unique properties and versatility. Today, let’s take a closer look at what PTFE is.   What Is PTFE? Polytetrafluoroethylene is a fluorocarbo......

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a kind of high molecular material with amazing chemical stability and heat resistance, but it is also difficult to process. Here are some suggestions for improving the machining quality of polytetrafluoroethylene workpieces.  The Difference Between Polytetrafluoroethylene Processing and Metal Processing ......

PMMA is commonly known as plexiglass, acrylic, etc. The chemical name is polymethyl methacrylate. In today’s article, we present a brief overview of PMMA, including the pros & cons, processing methods, uses, and characters for PMMA CNC machining. What is PMMA - Uses of PMMA PMMA is an abbreviation for polymethyl methac......

The semiconductor industry is based on the development of electronic information technology, and the special properties of semiconductor materials make it an important foundation for the manufacturing of electronic devices. Rapid CNC machining services can process semiconductor materials such as silicon, aluminum oxide, sapphire, aluminum nitride, and silicon nitride. These materials have electrical conductivity and insulation, so they can be used to manufacture semiconductor devices and integrated circuits. Semi......

The geometric shape of a tool processed by a machine tool includes its rake and negative angle angles. The size and shape of these angles can affect the cutting performance and quality of the tool, as well as factors such as machining efficiency and surface quality. During the CNC machining process, the operator needs to make selections and adjustments based on factors such as processing materials and required surface quality. In today’s article, we discuss the difference between positive angle and negative angle......