Wire cutting – often referred to as Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (WEDM), is an alternative machining method that uses an electrical spark and a taut wire to cut materials with conductive properties. When used in particular situations, WEDM has many advantages over more traditional methods –...
Calibration blocks come in many guises, but they all have one core similarity: they’re used to assess precision of equipment and refine their correctness to ensure accuracy. When it comes to ultrasonic testing kit, there are many different types of blocks used to measure this. The...
Electrical discharge machining (EDM) is a specific type of precision machining that’s used to create parts from a variety of metals. It’s referred to by many different names, but the two most common are: Conventional EDM Sinker EDM The technology creates the required shape by plunging or sinking...
The term, advanced manufacturing, is much used, but defining what this means isn’t as straightforward as one might think. As technology becomes ever more intertwined with virtually every element of production, the lines between old-school manufacturing and its cutting-edge alternative become further blurred. However, there are...
Precision engineering is often thought of as a process that’s solely utilised for specialist components in complex machinery. While this is one area where it’s used, the advanced manufacturing technique is also behind many of the items we all rely on every single day. From refrigerators to...
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Innovation is a word that’s used a lot today. In manufacturing, the creation of a new idea, method or device—the very definition of the word—is heavily impacted by the processes we have available to us. Precision machining plays a pivotal role in innovation in today’s tech-heavy...
Our world is far from 2 dimensional. This is the reason the concept of 3D visualisation is being embraced in virtually every industry, from kitchen design to complete building projects. Today, it’s not a case of 3D representations being a nice-to-have when planning and showcasing...
CNC, or ‘Computer Numerical Control’ machining, might not be the newest technology, but its widespread use within manufacturing and its truly transformational effects are something that’s only recently being accepted as a mainstream option. However, once embraced, it certainly doesn’t take long for the incredible advantages...
The advent of computers brought the concept of numerical systems to reality for many industries. Manufacturing, in particular, has widely embraced the technology, with CNC machining now seen as the gold standard and offering many advantages over more traditional measures. CNC vs. Traditional Machining: the basics CNC...