Stainless steel passivation is a chemical treatment that removes free iron and iron compounds from the surface using an oxidizing acid, typically nitric or citric acid, leaving a c
For aluminum parts, the anodizing process is an electrochemical conversion that thickens the natural oxide layer, and the three primary types—Type I (chromic), Type II (sulfuric),
A CNC Swiss lathe is a specialized computer numerical control turning machine that feeds bar stock through a guide bushing while the cutting tools work in close proximity to that b
Selecting the right cutting tools for CNC machining is a balance of workpiece material, spindle speed, feed rate, and tool geometry, with the primary goal of maximizing tool life w
CNC machining titanium is challenging but highly achievable, with standard tolerances of +/- 0.005 inches (0.13 mm) and precision tolerances down to +/- 0.002 inches (0.05 mm). The
