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Optical Precision Machining

Overview of Optical Precision Machining and What You Need to Know

The precision machining of optical components has embraced an altogether new era as a direct result of the rising complexity and intricate nature of optical components. The procedures detailed in spherical optics have been important in developing non-complex optical components. … Read more

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A Guide to Cutting, Bending, and Other Options for Sheet Metal Fabrication

Fabricating components out of sheet metal is a good process for prototyping and production. It may be used to make sturdy, functional pieces like panels, mounts, and enclosures. On the other hand, unlike other production methods, sheet metal manufacture consists … Read more

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Sheet Metal Fabrication: An Introduction and Guide to Fundamental Concepts

It is fundamental to have a solid understanding of the technology’s foundations before deciding whether or not to use a new manufacturing method. That is to say, you need to get acquainted with what it is, how it operates, and … Read more

CNC Machining Application for Hydro Power

What You Need to Know About CNC Machining for the Energy Industry

The energy sector comprises the production of components for both renewable and nonrenewable energy sources and the sourcing of both types of energy for energy production. These components might be turbine blades, brackets for attaching solar panels, or something entirely in … Read more

CNC machining for medical components

Applications of CNC Machining in the Medical Parts Industry

The field of medicine is often recognized as one that has very few opportunities for errors. When producing medical parts or components, this regulation is also applicable. It is because the sector deals with human life; even little mistakes may … Read more

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CNC Machining Applications in the Automotive Industry

Cars or automobiles have been around since the 19th century. Their arrival altered the course of civilization by making quick personal conveyance available to huge portions of the population, spawning a new working population and ushering in a new facet … Read more

Ceramics CNC Machining and Turning

Ceramics CNC Machining and Turning

Machining ceramics, a material extensively used in daily things ranging from clocks and knives to bricks and pottery, can be a terrific method for a company to increase its materials range. Machining them may be a valuable activity that offers … Read more

Difference between Polypropylene and Nylon

UV-Resistant Plastics: Difference between Polypropylene and Nylon

UV-resistant plastics should be used wherever possible while producing plastic goods intended for use in the open air. Along the same lines, find out more about plastics resistant to UV rays here, as well as the distinctions between polypropylene and … Read more

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CNC Plastic Machining: What Is It, Creating Prototypes, Operations, Materials

What is CNC Plastic Machining? It is necessary to understand what “CNC” means to appreciate the depth of knowledge we possess in CNC plastic machining. “CNC” refers to “computer numerical control,” a kind of machining in which a pre-programmed computer … Read more

Main Grades of Stainless Steel Available at Runsom

Summary of Six Main Grades of Stainless Steel

303 304 316 416 17-4PH 15-5 Ultimate tensile strength 528 – 639 MPa 480 – 620 MPa 480 – 620 MPa 741 – 1400 MPa 896 – 990 MPa 890 – 1490 MPa Elongation at break 35 – 55 % … Read more

What is a CNC machine shop?

CNC machine shop: The master’s guide

CNC machine shop can be considered the new normal of the manufacturing industry. Since the beginning of the industrial revolution, factories across the manufacturing industry have been in constant evolution, letting us see factories moving from a great number of … Read more

Anatomy of A 3D Printer

Anatomy of A 3D Printer and Getting Started With 3D Printing

3D printing, often known as additive manufacturing, is a manufacturing method of creating parts by growing them from raw materials. In subtractive manufacturing, such as CNC machining, the bulk material is sliced or shaped to its final shape through forming … Read more

Selection from four grades of brass for CNC machining

Summary of Four Main Grades of Brass

Mechanical Property C230 C260 C360 C353 Tensile strength 40-85.6 ksi 62 kpsi 58 kpsi 49-85 kpsi Modulus of Elasticity 15,900 ksi 16,000 ksi 14,000 ksi   15,200 ksi Elongation at break 5% 23% 53% 52 % Hardness(per Rockwell scale) B77 B77 B35 B65 … Read more

Selection from six grades of aluminum for CNC machining

Summary of Six Main Grades of Aluminum

Mechanical Property 6061 6082 6063 7075 2024 5052 Ultimate tensile strength 310 MPa 140-340 MPa 110-300 MPa 434-580 MPa 200-540 MPa 190-320 MPa Elongation at break 17% 6.3-18% 12 % 10-15% 14-20% 2-22% Modulus of elasticity 68.9 GPa 69-71 GPa … Read more

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Comparison of different prototyping processes

Process CNC Machining 3D Printing Injection Molding Die Casting Sheet Metal Advantages •Tight tolerance•High quality •Complex geometry•High resistance •Scalability •High repeatability •Near-net final shapes Mass production of thin, complexly shaped products •Make XL parts easily•Wide range of forming processes Disadvantages •Raw … Read more

5 Axis CNC Impeller Machining

All You Need To Know About 5-Axis CNC Machining

The machining industry is one of the promptly evolving industries that keep on securing the capability of meeting modern production demands. With the continued advancement in technology, the need for complex parts has emerged more than ever before. Due to … Read more

Passivation of Stainless Steel

Passivation of Stainless Steel Parts

Often, there are some questions frequently asked by machine shops and manufacturers of various part materials, including stainless steel, titanium, and tantalum. These incorporate questions such as “what is passivation,” “how does passivation work,” and “how to passivate stainless steel … Read more

Benefits of Using Electrophoretic Painting

What You Need To Know About Electrophoretic Painting

Electrophoretic painting, or e-coating as it may be referred to, is an advanced and sophisticated process that is used for the application of a semi-transparent and anti-corrosive layer as a coating on specific types of metals. But the difference between … Read more

Benefits of Gold Plating

Guide to Gold Plating

For many centuries, it has been observed that gold has been in use in many applications, whether it remains for decorating purposes, functional benefits, or industrial applications. As the world grew more connected, the benefits of gold plating have been … Read more

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Everything about Powder Coating

If you’re troubled with liquid paint’s durability and short lifespan, powder coating is the ideal alternative and solution for you. However, careful pretreatment and an electrostatic charge used to adhere the pigmented coating onto a surface are necessary for the … Read more

The Role of Nickel Plating

Nickel plating is the electrolytic deposit of nickel coating onto a substrate. Nickel plating is a one-of-a-kind mix that works for both wear and corrosion resistance. It is also used for hardness, lubricity, and magnetic purposes. Other than that, it … Read more

Plating on Titanium

An Ultimate Guide to Plating on Titanium

Usually, electroless nickel processing makes it excellent at achieving a good bond to the titanium, making it widely used to coat titanium as an initial coating. Although not used as the initial layers for metalizing on top of titanium, copper, … Read more

Here We Discuss Everything about Silver Plating

Silver is used frequently for electroplating as it provides unique properties, which differ from most other metals used for electroplating. Numerous people and industries have been using silver for centuries, and it has a good reason why. Silver provides better … Read more

Surface Roughness Parameters for CNC Machining

Surface Roughness Parameters for CNC Machining

Computer Numerical Control or CNC Machining is a subtractive manufacturing technique that uses CNC machines to produce complex geometries with highly precise tolerances. This manufacturing process usually involves the use of a computer-controlled work tool to remove material from the … Read more

CNC Milling Machine

Milling Process – Definition Milling, a subtractive manufacturing process, is the use of cutting machining tools to perform material removal from a workpiece to form complex geometric patterns. The workpiece usually fixed on a movable worktable is fed into the … Read more

Bead Blasted

Bead blasted is one of the many different processes currently used to provide the desired surface finish on a metal part. Metal manufacturing has evolved a lot since the first industrial revolution, and across this evolution many technologies have been … Read more

As Machined

Many times, manufactured parts require additional processing such as surface finishing treatments to get the desired result. Some surface finishing treatments will add a kind of coating to cover the visible lines resulting from cutting the material with a machine … Read more

A guide to surface finish

A Guide to Surface Finish

Surface Finish – Definition In manufacturing processes, a design engineer ensures the quality of the manufactured part by using three important parameters. Dimensions Tolerances Surface Finish These parameters are critical to the function of the manufactured part. In this article, … Read more

Aluminum CNC Machining Advantages

An Overview of Aluminum Machining Advantages and Processes

The machining process is a subtractive procedure in which excess material is removed from a given workpiece to achieve the desired shape for a part or product. The process is highly versatile as one can work with it using several … Read more

Anodized Aluminum Parts

What You Need To Know About Machining Anodized Aluminum Parts

The process of aluminum anodizing proves to be a highly durable post-treatment method. It is the case since it enhances the appearance and performance of the anodized aluminum part. Besides, the process also helps better bond the primer and glue. … Read more

Chromate Conversion Coating

Chromate Conversion Coating (also commonly referred to as Chemical Film, Chem Film, Alodine or Iridite) converts the surface properties of the substrate (typically aluminum or magnesium) as compared to plating which applies a coating onto the surface of the substrate. … Read more

Heat Treatment Process

Heat Treatment Process – Explanation The mechanical properties of a metal or an alloy can be enhanced or molded to our desired requirements by the application of a manufacturing process called heat treatment. Heat treatment is employed during different stages … Read more

High-Speed Machining – Aluminum

The market competitiveness and pressure to produce and machine parts more efficiently and quickly have shifted the focus from conventional machining to high-speed machining (HSM). High-speed machining involves achieving a higher material removal rate by employing greater spindle speed, higher … Read more

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CNC Precision Machining of Aluminum 6061, 7075 and 5052

CNC precision machining of aluminum 6061, 7075, and 5052 is at the core of the manufacturing industry. In general, aluminum is a type of metal with relevant features for many applications. Let’s see some of them. Aluminum Main Features Aluminum … Read more

Benefits and Possible Alternatives to Aluminum CNC Machining

Aluminum is one of the most popular of material choices for various cnc aluminum machining projects. It is mainly due to the physical properties it possesses. Fundamentally, aluminum is a strong material, which makes it perfect to manufacture durable mechanical … Read more

What You Need To Know About CNC Aluminum Machining

CNC or computer numerical control is a series of processes either used for prototyping or mass production. The processes run on a computer program and involve various operations such as turning and milling. Meanwhile, due to the versatility of the … Read more

Choose the Best Manufacturing Process between Metal Stamping and CNC metal machining

Manufacturing process selection depends on part design and quantity. Meanwhile, there exist a lot of manufacturing processes such as CNC machining and metal stamping. In some cases, it is evident which manufacturing process is better. However, most of the time, … Read more

The strongest metals in the world

Top 10 Strongest Metal in the World

There are innumerable metals in the World, such as titanium, steel, and tungsten. Still, the question is which the top 10 strongest metal in the World are. So, in this article, we will try to find the answer to this … Read more

Top 6 CNC Programming Software for Different Skill Levels

CNC machines are referred to as computerized numerically controlled machines that operate with recommended CNC programming software. Mainly, CNC software is responsible for creating instructions and program codes that CNC machines or mills use to get the task done. Most … Read more

Here We Discuss the Structure of the Lathes

Lathe refers to a versatile and fundamental machine tool used to perform various machining operations in any mechanical industry. With its diverse purposes and advanced forms related to computer numerical computing systems, the most straightforward procedure carried out using a … Read more

Essential Metal Surface Treatment Techniques and Their Working

Engineers frequently conduct additional yet essential metal surface treatment techniques to prevent corrosion or improve the metal part’s physical appearance and other properties. Usually, the treatment processes are applied on the external surface of the metal pieces after they are … Read more

Automotive Industry Supports Additive Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing is a comparatively newer approach with tremendous benefits. Unlike machining and molding, 3D printing has come a too long way in a short duration of time. Now, huge companies such as Formula-1, Ford, and Porsche have announced the … Read more

Which is Better between 3D Printing and Injection Molding?

When designing plastic parts for manufacturing, the process you intend to streamline depends upon many factors, such as the geometry of the pieces, quantity, function, material, and position in the development cycle. 3D printing and injection molding are two leading … Read more

3D-Printed Plastic Molds versus Conventional Aluminum Tooling

Industrial 3D printing has an overwhelming impact on different industries from diverse perspectives. The quick availability of rapid prototypes, parts with usually not manufacturable or expensive designs, and material advancements have also become possible with industrial 3D printing. Apart from … Read more

Industrial 3D Printing for Production of Parts

3D printing is among the leading manufacturing processes, also known as an additive process, paradox to the CNC machining, a subtractive process. Having lingered the stereotype of being merely a ‘prototype,’ industrial 3D printing has emerged as a proper manufacturing … Read more

The Ultimate Guide to Metal Surface Engineering Technology

In engineering, it is widely accepted that all parts are influenced by the environment. The surface of the components contact with the environment directly. The surface of metal often falls prey to corrosion, abrasion, oxidation, and erosion, result to the … Read more

Different Types of Mold Polishing Methods

Polishing has been pivotal in increasing the aesthetics of metalwork. Apart from this, it also adds the ability to the metal to withstand harsh circumstances. Meanwhile, polishing remains instrumental in figuring out the shape of the mold and the final … Read more

SLA Introduction

What is SLA SLA is abbreviation of Stereolithography, which is an additive manufacturing process belong to  Vat Photopolymerization family. In SLA process, a ultraviolet (UV) laser system is applied to cure selectively a polymer resin layer by layer. The materials … Read more

FDM Introduction

What is FDM FDM is abbreviation of Fused Deposition Modeling, which is an additive manufacturing process belong to material extrusion family. In FDM process, melted material is deposited selectively in a determined path layer by layer. These materials are thermoplastic,polymers with a … Read more

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SLS Introduction

What is SLS SLS is abbreviation of Selective Laser Sintering, which is an additive manufacturing process belong to Powder Bed Fusion family. In SLS process, a laser system is applied to sinter polymer powders, fuse particles together, and create parts … Read more

DMLS Introduction

What is DMLS DMLS is abbreviation of Direct Metal Laser Sintering, which is a metal additive manufacturing process belong to powder bed fusion 3D printing. In DMLS process, a laser system will scan and selectively fuse metal powder particles, bond … Read more

MJF Introduction

What is MJF MJF is abbreviation of MultiJet Fusion, its operation is similar fashion to 2D printers. The print-head dispenses photosensitive material droplets, then solidifies under UV light, produce a part layer-by-layer. The MJF materials are thermoset photo-polymers in liquid … Read more

CNC Machining Studio NDI Case

Situation of Application: Services: CNC milling, bead blast, black anodized, laser etchingMaterial: aluminum 6061Quantity: 550 sets, 3 components per set The Project This enclosure was the first project that started the cooperation between Runsom and Our client. Before making 550 … Read more

Modern Grip Wrench CNC Machining Case

Services: multiple CNC machining, light bead blast, hard anodized black, laser engraving, clear zinc passivationMaterial: aluminum 6061, stainless steel 303, C45 steel, silicon, steelQuantity: pre-production prototypes, 9 components per set The Project We received this project early this year and started to discuss material … Read more

CNC Machining Design Guide

The definition of CNC machining Generally speaking, computer numerical control (CNC) machining is a deduction manufacturing technique that produces finished parts by removing layers from solid blocks called blanks. CNC milling, one of the main types of CNC machining, using cutting tool … Read more

Design Tips for Minimizing CNC Machining Cost

Once you are searching for a CNC machined prototype or preparing your high volume parts production, one important issue you need to consider is the CNC parts manufacturing cost. There is no doubt that CNC design is the critical factor affect final pricing … Read more

3D printing Design Consideration

Various 3D printing processes are different in capabilities and design restrictions, but there are same key design considerations of all 3D printing processes. If you have finish your 3D designing  and modeling, keep this information graphic for a quick reference. … Read more

SLS Design Guideline

Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) is a suitable manufacturing technology for functional products with complex geometries. It has fewer design limitation than other 3D printing technologies. In addition, this technology is also suitable for batch production. We will introduce the advantages of … Read more

SLA Design Guideline

Stereolithography (SLA) is a 3D printing process with photopolymer resin solidified by laser system. It is most suitable for small size parts with fine details and high tolerance. We will introduce SLA printing process, SLA advantages and limitations, and finally SLA design … Read more

FDM Design Guideline

Introduction FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) 3D printing technology is the most affordable method for rapid and low-cost prototyping. Its products is suitable for various application, including functional parts like enclosure. However, in order to guarantee FDM parts quality, we need to … Read more

DMLS Design Guideline

DMLS is a rapid manufacturing process, as metal additive manufactured parts are applied in various industry areas. Its great design freedom, component simplification and consolidation are best suitable for custom or medium volume parts production. DMLS printing process DMLS is a … Read more

Complex Features Control in CNC machining

As rapid development of CNC machining, CNC machines have grater production capabilities in every year. CNC cutting tools can mill various shape and drill radial hole in once operation process, which is normal required separate drilling and milling process. As most … Read more

Avoid Mistakes in CNC Design

Once you upload your CAD file to our quotation system, our engineering tea will analyse our design and provide you the most cost-effective solution. As CNC machining has ability to produce various geometry parts, there are still some critical element we should … Read more

Tips for Optimizing CNC Design

Optimize CNC Design

In order to guarantee prototypes and production parts manufacturing process fast and cost-effective, we need to balance the capabilities of CNC machining and optimized part designs. There are several critical considerations in CNC designing process for our milling and turning process, which will accelerate production cycle time and … Read more

Injection Molding Design Guideline

In order to guarantee final product quality and repeatability in injection molding process, we need to consider several factors in injection molding designing. There are certain design guidelines to yield full benefit of injection molding. In this blog, we outline common … Read more

Tips to Reduce Injection Molding Cost

There are many cost drivers in injection molding, in order to reduce the final cost of your projects, we analyze the main factors in injection molding, and summarize some actionable design tips in parts designing process. Cost Drivers The main cost … Read more

Optimal Shell and Infill Parameters for FDM

Introduction Most FDM parts are not fully solid, this will reduce total amounts of materials and printing time, finally result to economical printing cost. In order to optimize the FDM printing process, solid shells and addition with infill will play an … Read more

FDM Materials Comparing

As new materials emergence rapidly in 3D printing market, it is difficult to select the best suitable material for specific objects. In FDM, PLA and ABS are two main polymer in application, while new polymers are still play a major role in the … Read more

Geometry Restrictions in 3D Printing

Introduction In 3D printing process, we should consider the size and geometric restrictions in manufacturing process, and determine whether 3D models are suitable for 3D printing technology. These considerations are widely apply to any CAD designs, form basic mechanical parts to complex … Read more

MJF Design Guideline

Introduction MJF is one of the most accurate 3D printing technologies for high detail parts production. It can offer full colors and multi-materials with smooth surface finish. This is widely used for realistic prototypes and models, but not used for functional applications in … Read more

Binder Jetting Design Guideline

Introduction Binder Jetting has multiple capabilities in diverse production of functional metal parts, full-color prototypes, figurines and large sand casting. We will introduce the mechanics, characteristics and key benefit of Binder Jetting. Binder Jetting Process Binder Jetting create parts with adhesive layer-by-layer … Read more

What Does Precision Machining Include

Precision machining is a kind of machining process which use machining machine to change the dimension and property of work-piece. According to the temperature that the machined work-piece in, the precision machining can divide into cold machining and hot machining.Generally speaking,if … Read more

The Use of CNC Machining Machine

With the development of technology, the requirement of machinery become more precise and more complex. And the updating of products become faster, these make the requirements of machine tools should be precision and efficiency,and also universality and flexibility. CNC machining … Read more

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Safe Operation for CNC Machining

There are several points need pay attention when CNC machining to ensure safe operation.. 1.       The setting of coordinate and cutter compensation should be correct When start the CNC machining center,we should set a reference point for the machine first.The coordinate for … Read more

The Features of CNC Machining

CNC machining is used more and more widely for precise and complex components production. Then,what features does CNC machining have? 1.High adaptability. Using CNC machine to produce different components always decided by different program. It doesn’t need to produce and change … Read more

What Can a 3D Printing Do?

3D printing, is a kind of rapid prototype manufacturing. It based on digital 3D model, using the binding material such like powder metal or plastic, print via layer-by-layer to construct a product. 3D printing always work out via digital technique … Read more

Five Best Free CAD Software

CAD software is an important tool for professional architects, engineers, animators, and graphic designers. It takes a lot of practice and skill. If you need free CAD software or 3D modeling tools, but you’re not sure which one is right … Read more

What is CNC Machining

CNC machining is a manufacturing process, which apply programmed computer software to control factory tools and machinery movement in producing way. Complex machinery range from grinders, lathes, mills to routers can be controlled in this process. With CNC marching, a single set of … Read more

CNC Machining vs 3D Printing

CNC machining is the most common subtractive manufacturing technology, it starts with a solid block of raw materials, and utilize various sharp rotating and cutting tools to remove material, in order to achieve required final shape with high tolerance. CNC machining … Read more

Design and Development of Fixtures and Jigs for Adaptive CNC Machining

Fixtures and Jigs frequently assist as key production floor manufacturing tools that can help smooth out part assembly, make effective work process measures, improve overall assembling quality, help reduce production costs, and automate work. This blog post discusses the design … Read more