CNC Blogs

What Is Plastic? A Complete Guide to Types, Properties, and Industrial Applications Quick Specs Chemical Basis Synthetic/semi-synthetic polymers (carbon backbone) Global Production 400+ million tonnes/year (2024) Major Categories Thermoplastics (recyclable)…

What Is Metal? A Materials Science Guide to Definition, Properties, and Classification Quick Specs Elements Classified as Metals ~91 of 118 known elements (IUPAC Periodic Table) Most Abundant Metal in…

What Is Aluminum? A Complete Guide to Properties, Alloys, and Uses Quick Specs Symbol / Atomic Number Al / 13 Density 2.70 g/cm³ Melting Point 660.3 °C (1,220.5 °F) Boiling…

3-Axis vs 5-Axis CNC Milling: A Complete Comparison Guide Updated March 2026 · 10 min read How an axis machine operates: comparing 3-Axis to 5-Axis Selecting the right axis machine…

Swiss Screw Machining: The Complete Guide to Precision Turned Parts Updated March 2026 · 10 min read When high volume quantities of small, close-tolerance turned parts are needed, the Swiss…

Brass CNC Machining: A Complete Guide to Alloys, Processes, and Design Quick Specs Most Common Alloy C36000 (Free-Cutting Brass) — 60% Cu, 3% Pb, balance Zn Machinability Rating 100 (CDA…