Reducing engineering and part production costs is a vital element of remaining competitive. Savvy companies constantly review their methods to ensure they’re taking full advantage of ever-changing technology. Taking advantage of multi-axis machining for part production is a prime example of this – a CNC...
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 –...
3D printing technology has advanced dramatically over recent years. Reliable and cost-effective for both large and small product runs, the process can be used with a variety of materials. The most commonly used commercial processes work with resin, nylon and various metals to create the desired...
Prototyping is an essential development stage of virtually any new product. It’s especially beneficial in scenarios when it’s necessary to showcase an idea to investors or stakeholders, show a customer how a new idea could benefit their business or prove that refining a current product...
Additive manufacturing (AM) utilises 3D printing technology to create objects by gradually increasing their form through the deposit of layers of material. The basic technology has been in use since the 1980s. However, the process has advanced dramatically since then, with various types now being...
CNC (computer numerical control) machining comes in a variety of types. At its most basic, the process involves an automated program that moves factory tools and/or machinery to cut materials into three-dimensional shapes. It does so precisely and uses a wide range of processes, dependent...
Premier precision engineering and CNC machining company, SixDe, has a long history of providing unparalleled expertise. Now, thanks to the announcement of four key new services, manufacturing companies in Perth, WA and across Australia can benefit even further. Metal 3D Printing Markforged Metal X printing is a...
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...
In the world of manufacturing, precision engineering has been game-changing in regard to the accuracy and speed that components can be formed. The process, which is also sometimes referred to as bespoke engineering, is carried out by using one of two closely related programmes: CAD (computer...