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Steel is one of the most common materials used by various industries in producing their needed parts and components. One type of steel that takes advantage of CNC machining is high-tensile tool steel. High-tensile tool steel, also known as high-speed steel, is specifically designed for high-temperature applications like cutting, drilling, and machining. It is often known for its high strength, toughness, and resistance to wear and heat. These properties are possible thanks to its overall composition, which is comprised of alloying elements like tungsten, molybdenum, chromium, and vanadium. Modern manufacturing and industrial applications maximise high-tensile tool steels in creating tools […]

Conventional grinding is preferred by many industries over other machining processes as it is versatile, precise, cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and many more. This machining process involves the removal of materials from a workpiece by using an abrasive grinding wheel. The grinding wheel is often made from a hard material like aluminium oxide or silicon carbide, which rotates at high speeds to generate the cutting action. The workpiece, alternatively, is held in place by a chuck or a fixture. It is then fed into the rotating grinding wheel to remove some materials from its surface. The working principles of conventional grinding […]

CNC multi-axis turning is an automated manufacturing process that can use multiple cutting tools simultaneously, making it efficient, accurate, flexible, and safe. Industries can only generate parts and components if they maximise the right manufacturing processes. One of the processes they can take advantage of is turning, a machining process wherein a workpiece rotates on a lathe while cutting tools remove some of its material to create a desired shape or surface finish. The cutting tools used during this process can move in various directions relative to the workpiece. The process of turning can usually be done manually. But the […]

The machining industry takes advantage of many processes to effectively produce a wide range of parts and components. One of these processes is Electrical Discharge Machining or EDM. EDM is a machining process where electrical discharges are utilised to shape and remove material from a workpiece. It can generally generate parts and components with tight tolerances, which cannot be achieved through conventional machining methods. Even prototypes can be manufactured out of EDM. The Working Principles of EDM The EDM process involves a workpiece and an electrode, which are both submerged in a dielectric fluid made of oil or deionised water. […]

Computer numerical control (CNC) machining is a popular manufacturing process for different materials, including plastics. The machines used for this process can be controlled by computer programs, which utilise accurate and precise measurements to cut and shape materials into specific shapes and sizes. Generally, CNC machining can produce highly accurate and repeatable results, making it an ideal choice for creating plastic parts and components. Here are some of the most common CNC machining processes that industries can be used for plastics: Milling Milling is a CNC machining process that can be used for plastics. This process involves cutting the workpiece […]