Materials
How Do You Inspect and Verify Parts with Extreme Precision Tolerances?
High accuracy cutting and manufacturing require the support of advanced technology for inspection of precision components. Coordinate measuring machines, laser scanners, digital calipers, and other […]
What Tolerances Are the Most Difficult to Machine?
For any manufacturing method, tight tolerances are factors that encompass multiple zones of a manufactured component. Precision manufacturing processes like CNC machining, waterjet cutting, stamping, […]
What Are Common Measurement Techniques for Surface Roughness and Edge Quality?
Surface roughness and edge quality are measured and qualified by several methods that confirm all specified notations on the dimensional print are met. Finish and […]
What Factors Influence Surface Roughness in Different Cutting Methods?
Surface finish in machining, laser cutting, waterjet cutting and other methods all have contributing factors affecting surface roughness. These factors can affect characteristics of precision […]
What Are the Limitations of Traditional Machining vs Laser Machining for Intricate Features?
Traditional small feature machining falls under several methods and includes techniques from pre-computer technology like lathes, milling, drilling, grinding and others. With the onset of […]
How Do Different Cutting Technologies Affect the Accuracy of Small Features?
Different cutting technologies have distinct impacts on accuracy, which can affect the overall performance and durability for small features. As precision components continue to be […]
How Does HAZ Impact Edge Quality in Thermal Cutting Processes?
Thermal cutting can result in HAZ or heat-affected zone, that can drastically hinder the function and performance of any precision component. HAZ is a concern […]
What Post-Processing Methods Improve Edge Quality in Machined Parts?
The edge quality in machined parts can be improved by acid cleaning, tumble deburring, electroplating, electroless plating, and others. Precision cutting methods produce extraordinary parts […]
What Is the Tolerance of a Laser Cut Hole?
The tolerance of a laser cut hole can be as tight as just a few microns to +/- 0.002” mils (0.0508mm), in many instances. The […]
Can All Materials Hold a Tight Tolerance?
Not all materials can be manufactured to a tight tolerance. Manufacturing to tight tolerance takes great knowledge of materials and skill in dialing in parameters […]