Material choice is one of those decisions in CNC machining that looks simple on paper, then quietly controls everything that follows — cycle time, tool life, scrap rate, even whether the schedule survives first article.
Anyone who has run real projects has seen the same drawing produce very different numbers on the quote sheet, just …
The CNC machining industry in 2026 looks very different from just a few years ago. Global supply chains have become more regional, product lifecycles are shorter, and engineers now expect manufacturing partners to contribute technical input rather than simply execute drawings. Speed, engineering feedback, process stability, and real production transparency are now as important as …
Copper, brass, and bronze are widely used engineering metals known for their high electrical and thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, and long-term durability. These three copper-based materials are commonly applied in electrical systems, mechanical assemblies, fluid control components, architectural hardware, and industrial equipment. Because their color and general appearance are similar, they are often confused during …
Tool chatter starts when the cutting system loses stability.
In practical terms, the tool, machine, and workpiece stop behaving like a rigid structure and begin vibrating against each other. Once that vibration becomes self-exciting, surface finish degrades, tool life drops, and dimensional accuracy becomes difficult to hold.
On the shop floor, chatter rarely appears without …
