May 19, 2021
Consider these trends in the CNC industry this year. According to Science Times: “The circumstances of 2020 have accelerated the CNC industry’s technological innovation. With an increased focus on automation and waste reduction, accompanied by a renewed... 
May 18, 2021
Have you heard of a jig grinder? According to Wise Geek: “A machine that can reshape metal and metallic items is often called a grinder. There are several types of these machines. A jig grinder is one that is often used to grind complex shapes and holes. It may... 
May 17, 2021
Two of the most important things to consider with gear production are speed and precision. According to Fabricating & Metalworking: “NUM Corporation (Napierville, IL) offers a high performance CNC solution for gear production machines that fully automates... 
May 13, 2021
New to oilfields? Consider these tips for success. According to Modern Machine Shop: “A two-lane road separates Hunt and Hunt’s two manufacturing facilities in Houston, Texas. Such a physical separation seems fitting, because the newer building, constructed in... 
May 11, 2021
In mining, there are many ways that CNC machining comes in handy. According to LinkedIn: “The mining industry in Australia is a major contributor to the GDP. In fact, mining contributed an all-time high of A$26.7 Billion to the GDP (or 9% of the total) in the... 
May 10, 2021
Newer to CNC machining? Consider this. According to IQS Directory: What is CNC? “The CNC process, computer numerical control, is a method of manufacturing where programmed software directs the operation of factory tools and machinery. It is designed to manage a... 
Aug 20, 2020
History: CNC machines are electro-mechanical devices that manipulate machine shop tools using computer programming inputs. Did you know? The name “CNC” actually stands for Computer Numerical Control and it represents one of two common methods (3D printing technology... 
Aug 20, 2020
Computer Numeric Control (CNC) machines control operating tools by converting instructions into actions. When alphanumerical codes are entered into a CNC machine, movement is triggered. Tools attached to the machine include laser cutters, routers and cutting tips. The... 
Aug 20, 2020
CNC, or “computer numerical control,” refers to how operators and engineers can command the functions of a manufacturing tool or machine through a CNC machine computer programming language called g-code. Developed in the late 1950s, this language instructs the machine... 
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