What is GD&T? Purpose and Rules
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is a vital aspect of engineering design and manufacturing, offering methodical approach to defining and communicating admissible limits of variation in a part's geometry. The purpose of GD&T is to


11 Ways to Cut Titanium | Cutting Guide 2025
The aerospace, medical and automotives industry all employ titanium, which is light weight and has good corrosion resistance. It also has high strength to weight ratio. Machining of titanium is not a simple task because of its high hardness value and it i


Aluminum 6061 T6 vs T651 vs T6511: What is the Difference?
Aluminum alloys are available in many grades and it is not an easy task to differentiate between them. This article provides you with a comparison of two of the most used tempering processes being used for aluminum alloys. These tempered alloys have the s


A Method for Calculating the Cost of Turned Parts
Cost of turning parts
Due to the development of science and technology, the machinery for turning parts and components has changed a lot. From the traditional manual ordinary turning machinery (referred to as "ordinary lathes") to a


Surgical Steel vs Titanium: Deep into the Properties, Piercings, and Suitability
You surely know that the strongest metal is titanium, and the alloy is steel that we frequently use in our daily lives. Both are superior in their perspective because having excellent chemical and physical properties. But their alloys are totally differen


Anodized Titanium: The Definitive Guide
Anodizing is a famous electrochemical technique to develop colours on different metal and alloys. Anodizing of titanium is different than aluminum anodizing as it doesn’t involve any dye. An electrochemical process is implied and colour variation is


6061 vs 6082 Aluminum Comparative Guide
Aluminum is a very demanding material in engineering applications because of being strong and lighter in weight. By adding alloying elements in Al alloys and providing heat treatment, its mechanical properties like shear strength and toughness further inc


Surface Finish Chart: The Complete Guide
Metal surface finish charts are a reference tool used for assuring quality and precision in surface preparation. In addition to physical properties like strength, ductility or toughness etc. surface provides material an overall appearance. A smooth surfac


3Cr13 Steel: The Complete Guide
3Cr13 martensitic stainless steel has intrinsic metallurgical properties. These properties decide the category of the 3Cr13 item. One has to understand the edge retention and corrosion behavior of a knife. Edge retention decides the life and maintenance o


How to Clean Oxidized Aluminum: 4 Ways
Cleaning oxidized aluminum and making it stain free The versatility of aluminum metal made it durable and the most commonly used metal for vast applications ranging from household items like kitchen utensils to industrial level products. This special meta


AMS 4914 Alternative: Practical Metal Substitutes & CNC Machining Strategies
AMS 4914—better known as Ti-15-3-3-3 beta-titanium sheet—delivers sky-high strength in paper-thin gauges. That makes it a darling for aerospace skins, UAV spars, and missile fairings. But let’s be honest: warm-forming headaches, long mil


Lighter Metals Guide: Properties, Processing, and Material Selection
This article is going to be very important and interesting for you because it introduces many new metals with impressive properties. With advancements in either equipment or materials, lighter materials have become a priority, especially for the aerospace


Least Conductive Metals: A Complete Guide
All metals can conduct electricity to a certain limit. But some metals are highly conductive materials and some are non-conductive. There is a phenomenon behind the conductivity of metals and their other properties. This article will explore all the essen


PEEK vs PTFE: Which High-Performance Plastic Fits Your CNC Project?
Here is a complete blog introducing the difference between PEEK vs PTFE -- common types of CNC engineering plastic materials. If you want to know more about it, come and see!


POM-H vs POM-C: Side-by-Side Guide for Engineers
POM-H vs POM-C in POM family--two common types of machining acetal materials. This blog will introduce their properties and machining details.


Melting Point of Zinc: Temperature, Alloys, and Industrial Impact
Here is a blog introducing the melting point of Zinc. And you will learn about its temperature, alloys and industrial impact. Also, you will know methods to machining zinc.

