Toolcraft Industry News

January 29, 2018

Computer numerical control (CNC) is an advanced form of computerized production and manufacturing. However, CNC was not the first form of producing parts based on programming techniques. It was actually preceded by NC, or numerical control. What is Numerical Control (NC)? The concept of numerical control (NC) started when the automation of machine tools originally […]

January 22, 2018

The aerospace industry encompasses all types of air traffic, from massive Boeing 747 jets that carry hundreds of passengers to spacecraft rockets designed to travel to the International Space Station, the moon, and even Mars for exploration purposes. Aerospace technology is made with some of the most incredible precision imaginable. As such, computer numerical control […]

January 15, 2018

Computer numerical control (CNC) has transformed the industrial manufacturing and homemade design fields tremendously over the past few decades. With automation and precision being the two key components of CNC, it’s truly amazing what can be designed today compared to just one generation ago. So, imagine what the future of CNC technology may hold. Some […]

January 8, 2018

It can be incredibly exciting to either purchase or build a new CNC machine. You might have all kinds of amazing ideas running through your mind on what you want to create from scratch with this powerful machine. But it is not quite as easy – and safe – as it may sound to dive […]

December 26, 2017

Typically, when you hear someone talk about “The Beauty That’s All Around Us” they’re referring to things like sunsets, smiling babies or—for one troubled teenage filmmaker—plastic bags blowing in the wind. Let’s be honest: those examples have been done to death. If you really want to find examples of unappreciated beauty, look no further than […]

December 18, 2017

Advanced abrasive solutions can outperform traditional machining processes for operational savings. The aerospace industry is known for using materials that defy machining with conventional tools and processes. The properties of these materials – high-strength at high temperature that allows the components to survive in the hostile environment of an aerospace engine – are the same […]

December 11, 2017

Computerized numerical control technology continues to evolve to meet high productivity, stringent aerospace industry quality demands. In automated aerospace assembly, computer numerical controls (CNCs) are better able to address complex interpolated motion than programmable logic controllers (PLCs). CNC technologies are finding increased application in complex airframe alignment tooling, robot control, additive machining, fiber placement and […]

December 4, 2017

The Computer Numerical Controls (CNC) market is set to grow due to the demand of production efficiency. CNC machines have been a staple of manufacturers but they are now being paired with automation systems and simulation software to increase production. The addition of 3D printing machines onto the factory floor has also increased the demand […]

November 27, 2017

Part 2 highlights common practices that focus on manufacturability and cost when designing and creating parts. A part’s features sometimes make it more difficult to manufacture, or can increase cost and time. Understanding what affects the difficulty, time consumed, and/or cost of a part that needs to be machined is important. The following presents tips […]

November 27, 2017

What exactly is computer-numerical-controlled (CNC) machining? It’s a means to make parts by removing material via high-speed, precision robotic machines that use an array of cutting tools to create the final design. CNC machines commonly used to create the geometric shapes required by customers are vertical milling machines, horizontal milling machines, and lathes. To successfully […]