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…
How to Find the Best Precision Machine Shop for Your Project: 8 Questions to Ask
How to Find the Best Precision Machine Shop for Your Project: 8 Questions to Ask CNC machine shops are like chefs in high-end restaurants; each has its own specialties, their preferred ways of working, and a hard-working team behind them. To ensure you get what you want, just as you…
How to Avoid Defects When Welding Titanium | Custom Welding Services
Titanium has a cachet other metals lack. It’s an aerospace alloy and a spaceflight alloy. It’s exotic, yet used in a range of fabricated metal products. Titanium has characteristics that make it unique. When you need strength, low weight, and corrosion-resistance, you ask for titanium. But — and there’s always…
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