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Surface finish is more than appearance—it directly affects how a machined part fits, seals, and performs. Rough or inconsistent finishes can cause assembly problems, friction, or even premature part failure. The good news is that many of these issues can be avoided with the right machining strategies. Optimize Cutting Speeds and Feeds During finishing passes, […]

CNC machining can produce parts with high accuracy, but understanding tolerances is key. Tolerances define the allowable variation in part dimensions. Setting them correctly ensures that parts fit, function, and perform as expected—without driving up cost or lead time unnecessarily. Standard Tolerances for CNC Parts Most CNC parts can meet tight tolerances by default. For

People often mix up brass and copper. Both are widely used in CNC machining, and their reddish and golden tones can look alike at first glance. But once you start working with them, the differences in performance and machinability become clear. This article breaks down how brass and copper compare in composition, machinability, strength, cost,

CNC machining and laser cutting are two of the most widely used methods for producing parts. At first glance they might seem interchangeable, but in practice they solve very different manufacturing problems. Knowing how they differ helps explain why certain industries rely on one process over the other. Process Basics CNC machining is a subtractive