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Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining is a manufacturing process in which pre-programmed computer software dictates the movement of factory tools and machinery. The process can be used to control a range of complex machinery, from grinders and lathes to mills and CNC routers. With CNC machining, three-dimensional cutting tasks can be accomplished in a single set of prompts. The CNC process runs in contrast to — and thereby supersedes — the limitations of manual control, where live operators are needed to prompt and guide the commands of machining tools via levers, buttons and wheels. To the onlooker, a CNC system might resemble a regular set of computer components, but the software programs and consoles employed in CNC machining distinguish it from all other forms of computation.
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Deep drawing is a sheet metal forming process in which a sheet metal blank is radially drawn into a forming die by the mechanical action of a punch. It is thus a shape transformation process with material retention. The process is considered “deep” drawing when the depth of the drawn part exceeds its diameter.
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Laser cutting is a process that uses a laser to cut different materials for both industrial and more artistic applications, such as etching. Laser cutting uses a high-power laser which is directed through optics and computer numerical control (CNC) to direct the beam or material. Typically, the process uses a motion control system to follow a CNC or G-code of the pattern that is to be cut onto the material. The focused laser beam burns, melts, vaporises or is blown away by a jet of gas to leave a high-quality surface finished edge.
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What Is Welding? Welding is a specialized process that joins two pieces of metal together by melting and fusing them. Unlike fabrication, which covers a broader range of activities, welding specifically deals with bonding materials to create a unified structure. There are many welding techniques, each serving unique purposes. MIG (metal inert gas) welding is…
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What is Metal Stamping? Metal stamping is a high-volume, high-efficiency manufacturing process that transforms flat sheet metal (steel, aluminum, brass, etc.) into precise, complex components. Using specialized tooling called stamping dies and powerful presses, the process performs cutting, bending, punching, embossing, and forming in rapid succession – often completing parts in seconds. Why Industries Rely on Stamping:…
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Sheet metal fabrication is the process of forming metal sheets to the desired shape using different manufacturing methods. The completion of a product usually comprises of many steps – from cutting and bending to surface treatment and assembling.
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Welding is a fabrication process that joins materials, usually metals or thermoplastics, by causing coalescence. This is typically done by melting the workpieces and adding a filler material to form a pool of molten material (the weld pool) that cools to become a strong joint.
