

Tolerancing errors are one of the most common reasons for quality issues in manufacturing. In CNC machining, even small tolerance mistakes can lead to part failures, rework, or costly delays. If you work with CNC-machined components, understanding how different types of tolerance work could save you both time and money.

Aluminium is not like stainless steel: there is no one 'stand out' grade that is the first choice for medical devices. There is no '316L' of aluminium. Instead, as a purchaser of medical component machining solutions, you are confronted with a plethora of aluminium grades – any, all or none of which may suit your specific medical application. To suggest that's a challenge is an understatement. But it also offers you a great opportunity to improve quality, consistency and savings. How so? Simply this… you won't be on '316L autopilot' as sometimes occurs in the world of stainless steel medical components.

Just-in-time manufacturing (JIT) has reshaped how you manage production and inventory in today's fast-moving industries. By focusing only on producing what is needed, when it's needed, you avoid overproduction and save valuable resources. This lean, agile approach helps improve efficiency across your entire operation.