"It’s as much an art form as it is a science," Funkhouser explained. "In many ways, it’s akin to blacksmithing. You are ...

Researchers have demonstrated a technique that allows people who manufacture metal machine parts with 3D printing technologies to conduct automated quality control of manufactured parts during the ...

Multi-stage, inline processing allows manufacturers to achieve continuous, flow-through handling of individual parts with ...

Once you find a tool you trust, you’re may be tempted to use it for the next job, … and the next and the next, … just because it’s handy and you know what it can do. It’s like comfort food – warm in ...

Using a tool shaped more like the surface it is finishing reduces cycle time and improves finish. Much has been made of newer roughing strategies such as high efficiency milling and for good reason.

This article is aimed at providing an overview of surface finish options for CNC machined metal parts and helping you select the right finishes for your applications. Just-out-of-CNC machined metal ...

Editor's Note: An updated version of this information can be found here. A part’s features sometimes make it more difficult to manufacture, or can increase cost and time. Understanding what affects ...

Editor's Note: An updated version of this information can be found here. What exactly is computer-numerical-controlled (CNC) machining? It’s a means to make parts by removing material via high-speed, ...