Titanium vs. Steel: What’s The Better Choice?
In the manufacturing world and the machining industry, titanium and steel are the top choices when it comes to using the strongest and most versatile materials to produce highly durable products. Although they have overlapping uses and applications, choosing one over the other is a challenging task because they bring…
Top Challenges To Consider When Machining Titanium
Titanium’s high strength, high corrosion resistance, low weight, and other distinctive characteristics make it a material that is ideally suited for a wide range of medical, automotive, and aviation applications. However, titanium and its alloys are complex metals to work with, posing difficulties even for experienced machinists and engineers. The…
What is Turning? | CNC Turning & Milling for Custom Machining
CNC machining encompasses several processes, the outcomes of which can include tools, parts, or components for use in almost every industry. Boring is the process of removing material from the inside of a rotating piece, while turning removes material from the outside. The process of turning is achieved using tools…
What is a Custom Fabrication Shop?: A Review of Our Capabilities
The Schantz family began building custom trailers and trucks for the food industry more than 60 years ago. Today, Schantz Custom Fabrication is a full-service, family-owned-and-operated custom fabrication shop. Their metalworking expertise and reputation fueled growth in aftermarket racing products, dirt- and pavement-racing parts and accessories, suspension components, and various…
How to Keep Costs Down with Low Volume Production Machining
The biggest hurdle when it comes to low-volume production machining is the per-unit cost. This is especially true for one-off parts or prototypes. There are instances where low cost just isn’t a viable option because the design calls for a complicated part with many setups and advanced programming. Another common…
Considering Tolerance: How to Save Money (And Time) On Custom Machined Parts
Customers sometimes ask how they can reduce the price of custom machined parts. Material is a factor, but on complex CNC parts, it’s often a small piece of the total cost. However, what does drive up cost is applying unnecessarily tight tolerances. Thinking about tolerances can save you money (and…
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