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Trochoidal Milling vs Conventional Milling for Titanium Aerospace Parts
Titanium’s low thermal conductivity and high strength make it notoriously difficult to machine. With aerospace OEMs pushing for tighter tolerances and shorter lead times, manufacturers must choose between trochoidal’s precision and conven...
Aug. 07. 2025 -
How to Solve Workpiece Slippage in High-Torque CNC Turning with Custom Jaws
In 2025, over 60% of CNC turning shops report slippage issues when machining hardened steels or deep-groove profiles. Traditional hard jaws often require excessive clamping force, risking part deformation. Methodology 1.Test Setup • Workpiece:...
Aug. 06. 2025 -
How to Choose Workholding for Thin-Wall Aluminum Without Distortion
Author: PFT, Shenzhen Thin-wall aluminum machining presents significant distortion challenges due to low material rigidity and thermal sensitivity. This study evaluates vacuum chucks, custom mandrels, and freeze clamping systems through controll...
Aug. 04. 2025 -
High-Feed vs Traditional Face Milling for Cast Iron Engine Heads
Cast iron remains the dominant material for diesel engine heads due to its thermal stability, but machining costs consume 18-25% of total production expenses. While traditional face milling delivers proven accuracy, newer high-feed strategies promise...
Jul. 28. 2025 -
Carbide vs Diamond Endmills for CFRP Trimming
Exotic alloy machining accounted for $2.8B in tooling damage globally in 2024 (IMTS Report). While empirical methods dominate shop floors, a 2025 ASME study confirmed their inefficiency: 43% of aerospace manufacturers report scrapping 12–1...
Jul. 27. 2025 -
Flood Coolant vs MQL for Titanium Pocket Milling
Titanium alloys’poor thermal conductivity (6.7 W/m·K for Ti-6Al-4V) and chemical reactivity present unique challenges in pocket milling operations . While flood cooling has been the industry standard for heat dissipation, growing environ...
Jul. 26. 2025 -
Carbide vs Diamond Endmills for CFRP Trimming
The aerospace industry’s demand for high-precision CFRP trimming has intensified research on tool material selection. While carbide endmills dominate general machining,their rapid wear in abrasive CFRP raises production costs. Diamond tools, th...
Jul. 25. 2025 -
How to Choose a High-Speed Spindle That Survives 24/7 Lights-Out Runs
How to Choose a High-Speed Spindle That Survives 24/7 Lights-Out Runs Author: PFT, Shenzhen Abstract: Selecting a high-speed spindle for continuous unattended (lights-out) machining presents unique reliability challenges. This article ident...
Jul. 30. 2025 -
Dry vs Wet Machining of Medical-Grade PEEK Implants
Dry vs Wet Machining of Medical-Grade PEEK Implants: Getting the Cut Right Author: PFT, Shenzhen Medical-grade PEEK (polyetheretherketone) machining for implants demands exceptional precision and surface integrity. This analysis compares dry mac...
Jul. 30. 2025 -
How to Reduce Tool Breakage in Hardened Steel CNC Machining with Adaptive Feeds
How to Reduce Tool Breakage in Hardened Steel CNC Machining with Adaptive Feeds PFT, Shenzhen Tool breakage during CNC machining of hardened steel (45-65 HRC) remains a significant challenge, impacting productivity and cost. This study investigates t...
Jul. 30. 2025 -
Small CNC parts in professional manufacturing: precision machining leads the industry change
As the global manufacturing industry transforms towards high precision and high efficiency, precision machining of small CNC (computer numerical control) parts is becoming the core force driving industry change. By breaking through the limits of trad...
Jul. 18. 2025 -
Hidden Heroes: Complex CNC Parts You Never Knew
In the grand narrative of modern manufacturing, those precise CNC parts are often overlooked. They are like "invisible heroes", carrying the operation of the industrial giant with their tiny bodies. From aerospace to medical equipment, from car engin...
Jul. 17. 2025