I entered the Army in 1988 as a military occupational specialty (MOS) 44E (machinist) under the Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program. Since I had received industry standard manual machinist training, ...

Modern manufacturing processes and technologies form the backbone of advanced industrial production, enabling the precise fabrication of components across aerospace, automotive, electronics, and ...

Five-axis machining technology has grown increasingly capable over the years, but there still have been drawbacks that made some shops think it was out of their reach. And to be fair, there have been ...

CNC machining, AKA Computer Numerical Control machining, is a cornerstone of modern manufacturing, enabling the precise and automated production of complex parts. Used in industries ranging from ...

Siemens used this test part to demonstrate new state-of-the-art milling techniques. It is made of tool steel hardened to 54 HRC and was machined on a Micron HPM 800U machining center. Something most ...

Cooling and lubricating the workpiece using cutting fluids is essential to the machining process. There is a formulation for every application, material, and type of operation, from copper plumbing ...