Author Archives: sansmachining

A Guide to Designing and Engineering Plastic Machined Parts

This guide explores the key factors engineers and designers must consider to create durable, precise, [...]

Understanding Copper Density and Its Impact on CNC Machining

This article explores the relationship between copper’s density and CNC machining, helping engineers make better [...]

Machined Parts VS. Molded Parts: A Guide to Choosing the Right Process

For a vast majority of plastic and metal components, this choice boils down to two [...]

Precision Cleaning: The Critical Role of Ultrasonics for CNC Machined Parts

Ultrasonic cleaning has emerged as a superior alternative—offering fast, thorough, and non-destructive cleaning for CNC [...]

Top 5 Heat-Resistant Metals for CNC Machining

This article explores the top five heat-resistant metals commonly used in CNC machining — their [...]

Powder Coating vs. Anodizing: Choosing the Right Surface Treatment

Two of the most common finishing methods—powder coating and anodizing—serve the same broad purpose: protecting [...]

How Low-Volume Manufacturing Powers Custom Production

For companies developing custom hardware, specialized equipment, or launching products in niche markets, low-volume manufacturing [...]

A Practical Guide To Black Oxide On Stainless Steel

While black oxide is a well-known treatment for carbon steel, the process for stainless steel [...]

The Art Of Custom Machining For Robotic Components

This guide explores the unique demands of machining for robotics, the essential materials and processes [...]

Key Strategies For Machining Different Materials

The fundamental properties of a material—its hardness, thermal conductivity, ductility, and tendency to work-harden—dictate every [...]

SKD11 Tool Steel: A Comprehensive Guide to Properties, Heat Treatment & Machining

For engineers, toolmakers, and machinists, a thorough understanding of SKD11 is essential to unlocking its [...]

Trends And Innovations In Tooling For Precision Machining

Several key trends and innovations are defining the future of tooling, pushing the boundaries of [...]

A Practical Guide to Designing for CNC Turning

Provides a set of practical, actionable best practices for engineers and designers to create parts [...]

 An Introduction to Low Alloy Steel

Low alloy steel represents a critical bridge between the economy of carbon steel and the [...]

Solving Surface Defects In CNC Milling For Better Quality

In CNC milling, achieving the target dimensions is only half the battle. The quality of [...]

A Guide To Common Steels And Their Smart Alternatives

Explore a range of smart alternatives for when your project demands a different balance of [...]

The Ultimate Guide to Steel Turned Parts

Created through the precision process of CNC turning, these components represent a perfect fusion of [...]

Carbon Steel vs. Alloy Steel: Which Is Suitable for You?

"Steel" is not a singular entity but a sprawling family of iron-based alloys. This guide [...]