Designing for 5-Axis: What Changes on the Drawing
Undercuts, compound angles and one-setup fixturing — how to design parts that only a 5-axis centre can make economically.
Blog & News
What we learn on the shop floor — process notes, material comparisons, cost breakdowns and company news.
14 Strongest Lightweight Metals Compared
Strength-to-weight, machinability and cost for the alloys we cut every day — and when each one actually makes sense.
Prototype Fabrication: From Concept to First Build
How to turn a CAD model into a functional first article — process selection, tolerance strategy and the mistakes that cost a week.