CNC Machining and Manufacturing Blog

In today's interconnected world, it might seem like proximity matters less than ever. You can order components from across the globe with...

In the demanding environment of a modern machine shop, securing your workpiece is fundamental to achieving precision, ensuring a superior surface finish, and preventing hazardous incidents or costly material waste. For those operating hydraulic 3-jaw chucks, a frequently underestimated aspect of workholding is setting the appropriate jaw pressure. Applying insufficient pressure risks workpiece slippage, potentially leading to damage or catastrophic failure. Conversely, excess

Steel part with with 0.025 fillet and chamfer. Mach like a lathe, adding a fillet to a vertical edge on the mill adds no time to the...