There are a number of different rapid prototyping methods you can use for your product stage and functional requirements. In this article, we outline 6 top prototyping methods for your consideration here, CNC machining, polyurethane vacuum casting, and three plastic 3D printing methods: SLA, FDM and Powder Bed Fusion. Along with the benefits and drawbacks of each. That way, you can make the most informed decision about which rapid prototyping method is right for you.   ......

The surface strengthening technology in mold manufacturing refers to the professional strengthening technology that the surface of mold working parts is pretreated and then treated by single or composite surface technology to make the mold working parts obtain the required surface or comprehensive performance. The advantages of the technology, such as functionality, environmental protection and efficiency, play a particularly important role in mold manufacturing cost, mold quality and mold life. In production, co......

When we choosing the best material for cutting tools used in CNC manufacturing, there is a type of typical metal – tool steel. With different types of tool steels, which one is your choice? In this article, we’ll focus on the definition and classification of tool steel, to learn about the characteristics and properties of each type. ......

Unlike ordinary lathes, numerous different speeds can be achieved by the use of AC motors on a variable speed lathe. What is a speed lathe and how does it work? Let’s learn about it and how to change the spindle speed on your machine tool. What Is A Speed Lathe? ......

When selecting proper materials for steel CNC machining, there are three basic types of steel: stainless steel, carbon steel and alloy steel. In this article, we’ll explore alloy steel in detail, featuring alloy steel definition, types, alloying elements, common grades, and the difference between alloy steel and carbon steel. ......

Hardness is a property of the material to determine whether it can work in a specific application, and there are several types of hardness tests to measure the ability. In this article, we’ll get straight into the hardness in mechanical engineering, introduce different types of material hardness and common hardness scales. ......

CNC machining center has high machining accuracy, good dimensional stability, low labor intensity and convenient for modern management. However, due to improper operation or programming errors and other reasons, it is easy to make the tool or turret hit the workpiece or machine, and will damage the tool, machined parts, or the machine tool parts, so that the machining accuracy of the machines lost, and even cause personal accidents. Therefore, from the perspective of maintaining accuracy, it’s never allowed to ca......

There are lots of materials used for CNC machining, which material is best and how to choose the most suitable for your CNC project? In this article, we reveal some main types of steels used in CNC & best CNC materals.  Main Types Of Steel Used For CNC Machining – Choose The Right Steel For CNC Machining 1. Structural ......