What is machining? Machining is the fabrication process of shaping metal by removing unwanted material from it. This process can be performed in many different ways. There are many types of machini……

Black anodizing refers to the process of anodizing an aluminum part and then dying it black using a suitable dye. This must not be confused with black oxide coating which is unsuitable for aluminum……

Many processes may be utilized to cut sheet metal or other metal stock material. Among the most popular processes include pure and abrasive waterjet sheet metal cutting. Waterjet cutting offers g e……

Prototypes are integral to product development, moving a product from initial ideation to fabrication. This article will break the product development process down into five general stages and disc……

At one time, lasers were nothing more than science fiction dreams. In the last 60 years, we’ve transitioned from imaginary cosmic ray guns to harnessing the power of light strategically. Today, las……

Machining of metal or plastic plays a huge role in parts production. In many cases, machined surface finishes are more than adequate for end-use applications, but because part surfaces are cut, rat……

Aluminum is a common and popular metal that’s found everywhere and used in a stunningly wide range of parts and products: automotive parts, aerospace components, boat and marine gear, consumer elec……

Sheet metal parts are widely used by various industries due to their versatility, strength, and relative cost-effectiveness to produce. As production batch sizes become smaller and SKU counts grow,……