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Top 6 Commonly Used Gauges for CNC Machining What is a Gauge? A gauge, in science and engineering, is a device used to make measurements or to display certain dimensional information. A gauge is an important inspection instrument in CNC machining process that measures a part’s dimensions against the maximum and minimum permitted limits. It is commonly used to separate acceptable and non-acceptable parts without knowing the exact dimension value. Why do We Need Gauges? There are many benefits by using gauges in CNC machining process. The following are some of the reasons why we utilise gauges. What are the Gauges commonly used in CNC Machining? What are the Gauges commonly used in CNC Machining? No. Name Description Description 1 Height Gauge A height gauge is a measuring device that measures the…

3 Benefits of Using GD&T in CNC Machining What is Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing? Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, abbreviated as GD&T, is a system for defining and communicating design intent and engineering tolerances in manufacturing. GD&T is a language of symbols and standards that describes any part dimensions and its allowable variation in size, form, orientation, and location. Why Use GD&T in Complex CNC Machining? There are 3 benefits of using GD&T in complex CNC machining. 1. Enhanced Communication:  GD&T allows you to convey substantial information about your part’s design using a relatively small amount of letters, numbers, and symbols. The use of a single and standardized GD&T language ensures engineering, design, production, and quality teams are able to communicate clearly and accurately with each other, saving…

Three Common Mold Heat Treatment Defects What are the heat treatment defects? Heat treatment defects refer to various problems that occur during the final stage of the mold’s heat treatment or in subsequent processes and usage. What are the causes of heat treatment defects in molds? In mold heat treatment, these defects can be classified into three categories: quenching crack, insufficient hardness, poor deformation. And quenching crack is the most difficult to remedy and often requires re-molding. Common Defects in Mold Heat Treatment and Preventive Measures Defects Causes Measures Quenching Crack  1.Material quality: It will cause crack because of material defect or choosing the wrong steel grade. Improve the IQC system and choose the right steel grade. 2. Shape Effect: This is caused by design…

Heat Treatmentn of Steel What is heat treatment? Heat treating (or heat treatment) is a group of industrial, thermal and metalworking processes used to alter the physical, and sometimes chemical, properties of a material. And what is the heat treatment of steel? In order to be made appropriate for various uses and applications, steel undergoes various procedures such as quenching, tempering, and annealing. Those procedures of heat treatment change the microstructure, hardness, and tensile strength of steel. What are the various classifications of heat treatment for steel? No. The Types of Heat Treatment The Characteristics of the Heat Treatment Process The Main Methods of the Heat Treatment 1 Overall Heat Treatment This heat treatment process heats the workpiece as a whole and then cools it at an appropriate rate to obtain the required metallographic…

Abrasive Flow Machining  What Can Abrasive Flow Machining Process? What are the advantages of Abrasive Flow Machining? High Efficiency: AFM can be used for machining multiple components simultaneously, and both roughing and finishing can be completed in a single pass. High Precision: AFM can polish complex internal shapes to mirror finishes. Flexible Customization: The abrasive media can be engineered to meet the specific application requirements.   High Repeatability: AFM process provides process control that delivers high repeatability. Enhanced Performance: AFM process can improve the component’s air, gas, or liquid flow to reduce or eliminate cavitation Versatility: AFM is applicable for both metals and non-metals. Who offers Abrasive Flow Machining? Whether you are working in the automotive or aerospace or medical industry, we have the knowledge…

What is the profile grinding process? profile grinding Profile grinding is also known as projection grinding, form grinding, and copy grinding. In this process, a workpiece is projected at a magnification of many times onto a product shape drawing. A grinding wheel is operated by numerical control or manual control, and copy grinding is performed with the workpiece overlaid onto the projected drawing. What are the advantages of profile grinding? What can be machined by profile grinding? Usage: High-precision mold parts (punches and dies), special tools, cylindrical parts, etc.Material: Carbide, tool steel, cermet, ceramic, CBN, high speed steelApplication industries: automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical technology, machine tool and die/mold, and so on. What are the differences among OD grinding (Outside diameter grinding or External cylindrical grinding)…