CNC prototype machining offers many advantages over other rapid production technologies. The process uses computer numerical control (CNC) to guide the required machine tools to shape the chosen material into the required form. The result is a fast, highly accurate and cost-effective rapid prototyping method. How Does...
The CNC machining process utilises a wide array of processes to create intricate parts. These are shaped into the desired form by removing materials from a base shape. By using advanced technology and software programmes, these parts can be formed into virtually any shape or...
When it comes to revolutionary processes, metal 3D printing is spearheading one of the greatest manufacturing shifts in recent times. While its potential has yet to be fully realised, innovative use of the technology is bringing benefits that – even a few short years ago...
CNC machinists are professional, highly qualified personnel who require safe workplaces in which to carry out their duties. Companies have both a legal and moral obligation to provide this. Not only is this a mandatory requirement, but creating the safest working area has a direct...
The medical industry is undergoing radical change. Gone are the days when the only way to get a diagnosis was from a face-to-face consultation with a clinician. Today’s advanced tech is revolutionising care at every level. From wearables that alert the user to a potential condition...
Calibration blocks are a mainstay of non-destructive testing (NDT). They’re used to detect flaws within a component and can be utilised with various testing methods, including ultrasonic testing (UT), eddy current testing (ET), phased array (PA), advanced ultrasonic testing (A-UT) and time of flight diffraction...
When it comes to deciding on CNC machining or manual production for part creation, it’s necessary to evaluate both the advantages and disadvantages. While automated processes have elevated production methods – driving down costs and increasing accuracy in many situations – there are still times...
The upcoming year is set to be an exciting one for the industry. A potent combination of advanced technology and the ongoing skills shortage is aligning and - for CNC machining – this means change. Perhaps not (yet) monumental change, but something that providers and consumers...
The basic premise of CNC lathe machining relies on rotation. The material that will end up becoming the finished article is mounted onto a single spindle. This is then rotated and moved through pre-programmed axes. As it does so, a variety of machining methods are...
CNC machining is a technologically advanced process that produces highly precise, predictable and repeatable part patterns in a wide range of materials. Such accuracy is achieved through a software program that defines the movements of the shaping tools to produce parts with the required geometry. How...