Micheal Chen

Let me start out by going on record as saying I don’t think manual is ever better than CNC except in certain special circumstances that are really not a test of manual vs CNC, but of other factors. I’ll walk through the three special circumstances in a moment.

CNC Why do we use floating tap holders? When we cut a thread by any method, the following rule must be maintained: Feed rate = Pitch x Spindle speed.

This blog is about the general machining strategies like milling drilling and entry and exit strategies.

I was doing some clean-up on my computer this morning and came across some drawings I had put together of the improvements that I had made to the Solylva CNC machine that is in the shop and that I have been working on at the QC Co-Lab maker space in Davenport Iowa.

Are you looking for precision tools for cutting and forming sheet metal? You have come to the right place! Here is everything you need to know about the types of metal stamping dies and their various uses.

Are you looking for cost-efficient manufacturing processes to create a usable mold? Plastic blow molding & injection molding are the right options for you! Here is everything you need to know about both the effective manufacturing technologies.

Many plastic products used in our daily life are fabricated using injection molding process. It involves the injection of plastic material into a mold. Read More: Injection Molding Process

When it comes to working with different types of metals, the processes of parts fabrication and metal removal have advanced greatly from the days of manually-operated machinery. Read More: The Various Types of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machinery

For Accurate Molds that will lead to the production of High-quality & High-Tolerance Parts and Components from your Injection Molding Processes

Innovations in 3D printing have done their part to inspire maker-culture. We print, or at-least try to print, drones, human organs, and even medications...

The appeals of Kickstarter campaigns are many. There are the rewards for backers, frequently taking the form of either deep discounts on the final product or unusual items that can't be found anywhere else.

Maintenance training turns out to be progressively essential each time a boomer checks out for good. This is for the most part in light of the fact that many organizations don’t archive basic systems precisely. Over that, more youthful professionals coming into the specialty should regularly figure out how to take a shot at molds by experimentation. To keep production rolling, craftsmanship engineering is vital, and the industry needs highly engaged repair specialists.