Manufacturing insights for engineers who live in the ± 0.0002" world
Engineering
- Amanda White
- May 5, 2026
As mechanical engineers are asked to deliver more functionality in less time, CNC machining strategies have evolved to...
- Amanda White
- April 29, 2026
Surface finishing is a design variable that directly affects part performance, dimensional compliance, fatigue...
- Amanda White
- April 7, 2026
When machined parts miss tolerance, show inconsistent surface finishes, or require excessive deburring, the issue is...
- Amanda White
- March 17, 2026
Fixturing sits at the intersection of geometry, tolerancing, and machining physics. Engineers often focus on functional...
- Amanda White
- March 3, 2026
It’s easy to view material cost as the primary driver of part cost. After all, aluminum is cheaper per pound than...
- Amanda White
- February 17, 2026
High-speed machining (HSM) is not just “faster machining.” It’s a fundamentally different approach that relies on high...
- Amanda White
- February 9, 2026
Titanium and Inconel are two of the most widely used exotic metals in high-performance sectors like semiconductor,...
- Amanda White
- January 19, 2026
Technical drawings are the backbone of manufacturing communication. They translate design intent into actionable...
- Amanda White
- January 5, 2026
When designing or analyzing components, understanding a material’s mechanical properties is essential for predicting...
- Amanda White
- December 29, 2025
Your part meets dimensional spec—but will it survive in service? That’s the question every engineer should be asking....
