An effective roughing operation includes the removal of a large amount of material quickly and efficiently in a secure and healthy working environment, allowing additive manufacturing to reap some of its benefits. In this article, we look at two milling methods for roughing with solid carbide end mills (shared by Youtube): traditional slot milling and high-feed side milling. We’ll look at how they operate, what their advantages and disadvantages are, and why one of them is the best option for your applicati......

When milling a component you want to ensure that everything is optimized and you are getting the most out of your machine tool and your tooling. In this guide, we’ll talk about the different machining strategies and rules as they relate to milling. The General Machining Strategies Used For Milling Basic Milling Method......

Chip control and chip jamming present major challenges in all turning operations. Poor chip control can lead to reduced workpiece quality, scrap component, wasted material, shorter tool life and machine stoppage. All factors that negatively impact productivity. The insert nose radius, rake angle, chipbreaker form, cutting speed and feed, and coolant flow all should be considered for successful chip control when cutting metal. In this guide, we will explore CNC chip control tips to ensure quality chip control in c......

A milling machine, also known as a mill, is a type of machine tool used to process various surfaces and profiles using revolving cutting tools. To suit specific requirements, there are a ton of different types of milling machines available to choose from on the market. In this article, we are going to learn about the classification of milling machine and find out the right option for work. ......

At present, the application scope of CNC turning tools has exceeded that of ordinary turning tools, and the figure of CNC turning tools can be seen in all walks of life. However, the wear of CNC turning tools often occurs in production, which undoubtedly increases the production cost of enterprises. In order to reduce the production cost and improve the production efficiency of enterprises, we must understand the wear of CNC turning tools, find out the causes for repair and maintenance, so as to maintain high eff......

Tool setting in CNC machining is an important skill and main operation. The machining accuracy of parts depends on the accuracy of tool setting. In addition, the efficiency of tool setting will also affect the efficiency of CNC machining. So it is important to be familiar with the types of CNC machining. This guide covers top 7 tool setting methods of CNC machining. What Is Tool Setting For CNC Machining ......

Investment casting, also known as lost wax casting or precision casting, the investment castings are sometimes referred to as near-net-shape castings because they can often be used with little or no subsequent finishing operations. How to do investment casting and what is investment casting process? Let’s learn about the basics of investment castings now. ......

This is a subject that is not very often talked about in the context of low volume manufacturing or on-demand manufacturing, and that topic is quality. how a mechanical designer can choose process specifications that will make sure that they get the exact quality and output that they want for their prototypes and low volume products. Let’s divide this discussion into two main points.     *The Definition Of Quality First, it’s worth going back again on the definitions of quality and especially the differ......