If you’ve ever looked into CNC cutting tools, you’ve probably heard the term “feeds and speeds”. It refers to choosing the speed at which to spin the cutting tool, and how fast to plow it into the ...

Soft, lightweight, and virtually maintenance-free, that’s aluminum – a popular choice across all industries, from aerospace to automotive and construction. It is soft enough to be cut by manual tools, ...

These two, 6 mm ball end mills were used to cut identical molds. The ball end mill on the right was controlled by NC optimization software and shows less wear. It also cut parts in less than half the ...

An advanced NUM CNC retrofit of a spin-forming lathe is providing a platform for substantial gains in manufacturing efficiency for a NASCAR wheel supplier, Aero Race Wheels Inc. Productivity ...

Carbon fiber composite gantry yields weight savings of 90% compared to steel alternative. Linear composites manufacturing process speeds production by eliminating welding and powder coating associated ...