Challenges for Every Machine Shop

2021-08-20The most expensive employee in a quality machine shop is the CNC machine. There is a constant drive to keep those machines running – sometimes twenty-four hours a day. You and your staff may always be busy, but that elusive flow of steady c… Read more »

Understanding Materials and Tolerances

2021-08-20The most important aspect of quality machining is tolerances. Parts for automotive, medical, or aviation require components that fit seamlessly together without burrs or distortion. Safety is paramount in these industries making tolerances … Read more »

Why Stainless Steel is so Hard to Machine

2021-08-20Stainless steel provides many properties attractive to industries like automotive and aerospace but finds itself in kitchen products and sporting goods as well. The addition of chromium to iron is what creates the corrosion-resistant and st… Read more »

Four Simple Tips to Extend Machine Life

2021-08-20CNC machines are finely tuned pieces of equipment. The work they produce is robust and tough, but they are sensitive and require delicate care and attention to keep them running their best. Preventative maintenance sounds unproductive but s… Read more »