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From Billet to Part: Aluminium

Watch a billet of aluminium go through the CNC turning process to become a complete precision component.

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CNC turning 101: Overview of the CNC turning process

CNC turning is a widely used manufacturing process that creates precise cylindrical parts. This computer-controlled process delivers exceptional accuracy, speed, and repeatability. If you're looking to produce precision components with efficiency, CNC turning is a key solution. In this guide, you'll learn what CNC turning is, how it works, and what machines and materials are involved.

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Specifying aluminium machining for medical applications

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.