Do More with Less with 5-Axis Machining
Posted on November 16, 2021
It doesn’t take long after you put your first 5-axis machine into production to realize that you can do more with less, and wish you had done it sooner. While the initial cost of investing in 5-axis machining and programming software may seem daunting and out of reach, it’s important to look at the bigger…
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OMAX Abrasive Waterjet Cutting: An Ideal Addition to Any Machine Shop
Posted on June 23, 2020
Abrasive waterjet cutting machines of the past had lower water pressure and were relegated to cutting only soft materials. With the advent of the new narrower and more powerful high pressure jet streams, abrasive water jet cutting machines such as OMAX have earned a reputation as the preferred method of cutting heat sensitive materials. With…
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When is it Time to Bring Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) In-House?
Posted on May 26, 2020
What is Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM)? Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) is a non-traditional machining process. The material is removed from a workpiece, without any mechanical force on the workpiece using an electrical current that passes between an electrode and a workpiece, which is separated by a dielectric liquid. Combined with computer numeric controls (CNC) and…
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