Let’s explore how CNC machining accelerates medical device development by delivering exceptional precision, optimizing production efficiency, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Learn how to assess the complexity of your design, identify opportunities for optimization, and collaborate effectively with manufacturers to ensure your parts meet specifications
For product designers aiming to lower costs and boost efficiency, selecting the right CNC design strategies is a game-changer. One critical yet often overlooked factor is the number of setups required during machining.
This article provides an overview of common hardness testing methods for metals, comparing their applications, benefits, and drawbacks, and includes a comprehensive table to guide method selection.
Understand the essential differences between counterbore and countersink features in machining and woodworking. Learn when to use each technique for the best results, and how these methods impact the fit and functionality of your workpieces.
Understanding the role of programmable automation in the field of industrial applications, its architecture, implementations, benefits, and standing amongst other types of industrial automation techniques.
Joined by Adam Tipper, Managing Director and Co-owner at Next Gen Makers, our host Alex Edwards seeks to explore the experiences faced by apprentices and the best practices companies can deliver to retain young talent and rebuild the engineering workforce.
This article reviews the CNC machining size limitations, covering major constraints such as the work envelope of CNC mills and the diameter limitations of CNC-turned parts. It highlights CNC capabilities and size constraints at Xometry, available materials, and post-processing considerations.
In the world of precision machining, efficiency and reliability are paramount. This case study explores the challenge, solution, and benefits of integrating a metal 3D-printed coolant ring into the machining process.
This article delves into flame-retardant plastics typically used to produce parts through 3D printing, CNC machining, and formative manufacturing technologies. It also covers the complexities of flame retardancy and industry standards, such as the UL 94 rating.
This article overviews CNC machining and injection molding as popular manufacturing technologies to produce mechanical parts, such as connectors, heat sinks and housings, for end-customer electronics devices.
Engineers, procurement managers, and other manufacturing professionals can streamline procurement and enhance productivity through FACTUREE's vision to simplify sourcing, reduce complexity, and save valuable time and resources by providing a single point of contact.