Author: Brad Roberson

What is Automation in CNC?

Posted by Brad Roberson in Automation on Sep 22, 2026

Automation in CNC means taking repeatable steps around the machining process and letting equipment handle them instead of requiring an operator to d …

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How Do CNC Robotic Milling Services Work?

Posted by Brad Roberson in Robotic Machining Service on Sep 22, 2026

CNC milling and robotics work together to make production more efficient by reducing the manual handling required between machining cycles. Repeat p …

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How Does Heat Affect CNC Plastic Parts?

Posted by Brad Roberson in Plastic Machining on Aug 31, 2026

CNC machining cuts plastic rather than using heat to form it. The process removes material from solid stock to create the finished shape. Heat is a …

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Can Plastic Parts Replace Metal Parts?

Posted by Brad Roberson in Plastic Machining on Aug 31, 2026

CNC machining is commonly associated with metal parts built for strength, durability, and long service life. However, metal is not the right materia …

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How Laser Engraving Fits into CNC Production

Posted by Brad Roberson in Laser Engraving on Aug 2, 2026

Permanent part identification delivers the most value when it is planned within the overall CNC manufacturing process rather than treated as a separ …

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Telling Parts Apart with Laser Engraving

Posted by Brad Roberson in Laser Engraving on Jul 31, 2026

Machined parts do not always look different enough to tell apart at a glance. Components may share the same size, shape, and finish while differing …

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What Materials Are Commonly Used for CNC Turned Parts?

Posted by Brad Roberson in CNC Turning on Jun 29, 2026

Material choice matters for CNC turned parts because the material has to support the geometry and the way the finished component will be used. A par …

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Can You Wire EDM Aluminum?

Posted by Brad Roberson in Aluminum Machining on May 21, 2026

Because it is electrically conductive, wire EDM can be used to cut aluminum. The process is often useful when an aluminum part needs clean profiles, …

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How Wire EDM Fits Into Bulk Production and Repeat Orders

Posted by Brad Roberson in Wire EDM Services on May 21, 2026

Wire EDM fits into bulk production when the same critical feature has to repeat cleanly from one part to the next. That may be a slot, keyway, cutou …

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What Are Lathe Machines Used For?

Posted by Brad Roberson in Lathe Machining on Apr 23, 2026

Lathe machines are used when the work depends on precise circular geometry, controlled diameters, and features that need to stay centered from one p …

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