by Timothy Harvard | Aug 17, 2017 | Machine
Turning and boring are two components of lathing, which is perhaps the oldest form of tool used by mankind. Turning is considered the shaping of the exterior of a workpiece while boring involves shaping the interior. Turning and boring can be completed on manual...
by Timothy Harvard | Jul 26, 2017 | Machine
Not long ago, plastics were injection molded or cast, and there was little thought about machining. After all, machining was for hard materials like metals and plastics expanded, melted, cracked, or split easily during the process of machining. However, thanks to...
by Timothy Harvard | May 12, 2017 | Machine
Most machine shops today need to keep costs to a minimum. In fact, you might refrain from buying expensive cutting tools to keep your costs down. However, when you use carbide inserts and cutting tools for metal machining, you can get better performance and save money...
by Timothy Harvard | Jan 20, 2017 | Machine
Today's machine shop services may have a great deal of sophisticated and high tech equipment. Some CNC machines are capable of a wide range of tasks and can do precision work faster and with more accuracy than just a few years ago. However, with new technology comes a...
by Amelia Boyd | Jan 9, 2017 | Machine
If your shop has limited capabilities, you have two basic options. A. You can expand by adding more equipment (and hire more skilled help) or B. Go with a trusted 3D milling service. The most cost effective strategy involves outsourcing this kind of work but which...
