Comparing the Different Types of Milling Machines

Featuring a rotating cutting tool, milling machines are able to quickly and efficiently remove material from otherwise hard workpieces. The workpiece is secured in place, after which it’s exposed to a cutting tool. Milling machines differ from lathes in the … Read More

Pros and Cons of Single-Pass Boring

Boring is a common process used in the manufacturing industry. Not to be confused with drilling, it involves the use of a cutting tool or bit to enlarge an existing hole in a workpiece. While some boring processes require multiple … Read More

What Is Binder Jet 3D Printing?

With origins dating back to the mid-1990s, binder jet is one of the oldest forms of 3D printing. It’s able to produce a variety of custom-shaped and custom-sized objects by “printing” them. From small toys to complex manufacturing components, binder … Read More

What Is a Turret Lathe?

Not to be confused with milling machines, lathes are a common machining tool used in the manufacturing industry. They can perform everything from cutting and sanding to facing, turning and more. Lathes are defined by the way in which they … Read More

The Pros and Cons of Die Casting

From cylinder heads and engine blocks to garden furniture and bicycle frames, die casting is used to create a wide variety of products. It involves the use of pressurized molten metal to fill a mold cavity. The raw metal is … Read More

Turning vs Milling: What’s the Difference?

Manufacturing companies use dozens of machining processes to create products out of raw or semi-formed materials, some of the most common of which include turning and milling. Like other machining processes, they both require the use of a machine. With … Read More

What Is Superfinishing in Metalworking?

Also known as micromachining and short-stroke honing, superfinishing is an advanced metalworking process that’s designed to create a more refined finish on metal workpieces. Like other finishing processes, it involves the removal of material. Superfinishing removes the top layer of … Read More