Anodizing aluminum is an excellent choice when requiring professional aesthetic appearance and great mechanical properties of CNC parts. As a popular post-processing method, anodizing can not only be applied on aluminum, but also suitable for many other metals. CNClathing.com provides an extensive of surface finishing services, you can utilize our aluminum anodizing to improve the mechanical capabilities of your metal parts. Here is an overview of anodized aluminum and anodizing process to introduce what you shou......

Screws still play an important role in the mechanical industry. To connect a screw into another component, an internal thread is required. Thread also can be cut in the outside surface of a machined part. In this article, we’ll introduce what is a thread in manufacturing, thread types, tips of thread design and machining, as well as how to cut thread on a lathe machine, including internal thread cutting and external thread cutting. ......

Fixtures and jigs are both used to reduce the non-production time of mass production process and are often used as synonyms for each other. Functionally, they are different tools. Then what’s the difference between jig and fixture? Fixture vs jig, take a look at the comparison involves the definition, types, applications, the way of working, purposes and more aspects. What is a Jig? ......

There are multiple testing methods for hardness measurement, such as Rockwell, Brinell, and Vickers, which resulting in different expressions in hardness. Here CNClathing.com provide the hardness conversion chart PDF version for checking and download. You can also use the hardness conversion calculator for metals (ASTM E140-97). Additionally, introducing difference between Rockwell and Brinell hardness test.  ......

Machinability can help us to determine whether a type of material is suitable for CNC machining services. The machinability rating attempts to quantify the ease of machining of a range of metals. Here CNCLATHING.COM presents the material machinability chart shows the machinability of metals and plastics. ......

Lightweight, strong materials like titanium and aluminum are popular in lots of industries, titanium parts is ideal to be used for reducing weight and decrease energy consumption. To find the best solutions for your project, it’s important to understand the properties and characteristics of each metal, titanium vs aluminum, what’s the difference between them ans which one to choose? Take a look at the comparison between aluminum and titanium alloy and their advantages, applications.  ......

Aerospace is a major support for manufacturing industry. From development to finished parts, aerospace manufacturing plays the most significant role. What aerospace manufacturing technologies are used? How to find the proper material for aerospace parts? In this article, we’ll present the common aerospace manufacturing methods, materials, inspection and quality control.  ......

What should you know about metal fabrication and the techniques involved? Start with the types of fabrication processes and material selection, and choose the right technology and metal to get your desired parts.  What is Fabrication/Metal Fabrication? ......