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Manufacturing15 July 2025

CNC One-Off Parts in 1 Week: How Fast Programming Saves Costs

Learn how fast CNC programming reduces lead times for one-off parts to just one week while simultaneously cutting costs.

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Manufacturing10 July 2025

Who Is the Right Partner for Precision Parts Manufacturing?

Precision parts manufacturing: What matters when choosing a partner — speed, process reliability and quality. Find out now.

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Manufacturing05 July 2025

Who Is the Right Partner for Small Batch Production?

Small batches require a flexible CNC partner. Learn what matters for quantities of 5 to 500 pieces.

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Manufacturing01 July 2025

Who Is the Right Metalworking Service Provider for Your Project?

Choosing the right metalworking service provider determines the quality, reliability and costs of your project. What to look for.

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Manufacturing25 June 2025

CNC Contract Manufacturing Metal: One-Off Parts and Series from Specialists

CNC contract manufacturing for metal parts — from one-off pieces to series. Learn how a specialised partner ensures quality and efficiency.

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Technology20 June 2025

Vibrations and Surface Quality: How to Avoid Chatter Marks

Vibrations are the most common cause of poor surfaces. Learn how to recognise and systematically avoid chatter marks in CNC milling.

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Materials15 June 2025

Aluminium Alloys Compared: Which Is Best for CNC Machining?

Not all aluminium is the same. Learn which alloys are suitable for CNC machining — and why the choice is critical.

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Technology10 June 2025

Impact of Tool Materials and Coatings on Precision Machining

The choice of tool material and coating has an enormous impact on machining performance and tool life.

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Technology05 June 2025

Coolants in Machining: Impact on Quality and Tool Life

Coolants affect surface quality, tool life and process reliability. An overview of types, applications and current trends.

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Technology30 May 2025

CNC Turning vs. CNC Milling: When to Use Which Process?

CNC turning and CNC milling are the two most important machining processes. Learn when which process is the better choice.

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Manufacturing25 May 2025

Cost Factors in Machining: What Determines Your Unit Price?

Material, machining time, setup — learn which factors actually determine the costs when CNC machining.

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Manufacturing20 May 2025

CNC Machining: A Guide for Buyers and Engineers

Buying CNC parts? This guide shows you what to consider to get the best quality at a fair price.

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Technology15 May 2025

Factors Influencing CNC Precision: What Really Matters

CNC precision depends on many factors. From machine quality to climate control — learn what really makes the difference.

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Materials10 May 2025

Drawn vs. Extruded Bar Stock: The Crucial Difference for CNC Parts

Drawn or extruded? The choice of bar stock directly affects accuracy, surface quality and manufacturing costs.

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Materials05 May 2025

Semi-Finished Products in Metalworking: Which Stock Shape for Your Part?

Round bar, flat bar, plate or tube — the choice of starting stock shape directly affects CNC manufacturing costs.

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Industry05 May 2025

Innovative Applications of CNC Machining in Modern Industry

Innovative CNC machining: From medical technology to aerospace to motorsport — discover modern applications of precision manufacturing.

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Industry30 April 2025

Sustainable Metalworking: Resource Conservation in CNC Manufacturing

Sustainable metalworking: chip recycling, coolant management and energy efficiency — how CNC shops reduce costs and conserve resources.

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Quality25 April 2025

Quality in Metal Manufacturing: What Makes a Good Supplier

Quality in metal manufacturing goes beyond dimensional accuracy. Learn what factors distinguish a reliable supplier.

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Quality20 April 2025

The Importance of Precision in Metalworking

Precision in metalworking: dimensional accuracy, form accuracy and surface quality — how top results are achieved. Read now.

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Manufacturing15 April 2025

From Raw Material to Masterpiece: The Journey of a CNC Component

CNC manufacturing step by step: from raw material to precision part — material selection, programming, machining and quality inspection.

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Quality10 April 2025

Common Welding Defects and How to Avoid Them

Avoiding welding defects: porosity, cracks, lack of fusion and distortion — recognise causes and prevent with proven strategies. Read now.

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