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We are asked many questions about CNC machining during the week, many from those commenting on our articles. That’s why we have decided to start

The most important inventions in the history of machining Think of any 21st-century item and it’s likely that it would not exist if it was

What is Titanium? Before discussing anodized titanium it is important to explain about titanium itself. Titanium was first discovered in Cornwall, UK in 1791 by

The ultimate guide to Heat Treating Our guide to heat treating will explain all you need to know and more. Heat treating is a pre

So why have we put together this glossary of machine shop terms? Machining can be one of the most complex industries there is. Every industry

So why are we using CNC machines? As we step further away from the 20th century we find ourselves looking for easier, simpler and generally

316 stainless steel properties make it the second most widely used stainless steel after type 304. The main difference between the two is the addition

Swiss Machines – an introduction So to answer the question ‘what are swiss machines’ – Swiss machining is a high precision manufacturing process. It is

A guide to Metal Fabrication techniques At Wisconsin Metal Tech we work with many types of companies in the metal fabrication sector. The common factor

What is precision machining? The definition of precision machining is the utilizing of the highest function of a tool, program, engineering talent or equipment to