Every machinist must be aware of tool deflection, as too much deflection can lead to catastrophic failure in the tool or workpiece. Deflection is the displacement of an object under a load causing curvature and/or fracture. For Example: When looking at a diving board at rest without the pressure of a person’s weight upon it, […]
What is Contouring? Contouring a part means creating a fine finish on an irregular or uneven surface. Dissimilar to finishing a flat or even part, cnc contouring involves the finishing of a rounded, curved, or otherwise uniquely shaped part. CNC Contouring & 5-Axis Machining 5-axis machines are particularly suitable for contouring applications. Because contouring involves […]
CNC Machine Growth As the manufacturing industry has developed, so too have the capabilities of machining centers. CNC Machines are constantly being improved and optimized to better handle the requirements of new applications. Perhaps the most important way these machines have improved over time is in the multiple axes of direction they can move, as […]