by Machining Technologies | Sep 8, 2026 | Machining
For a hole, true position is the theoretically exact center defined by basic dimensions on the drawing. The manufactured hole axis must fall inside the specified cylindrical tolerance zone around that point, verified with a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) or...
by Machining Technologies | Sep 7, 2026 | Machining
Wire EDM cuts any electrically conductive metal, from mild steel to hardened tool steel, titanium, and Inconel. Hardness doesn’t block the process; conductivity does. The wire electrode itself falls into three practical groups: plain brass for general work, coated or...
by Machining Technologies | Sep 6, 2026 | Machining
Electrical discharge machining reliably produces surfaces from roughly Ra 3.2 µm on aggressive roughing cuts down to Ra 0.1 to 0.2 µm with slow, low-energy finishing passes, and specialty setups can push finer still. Pulse-on time and peak current are the two levers...
by Machining Technologies | Sep 3, 2026 | Machining
MIL‑A‑8625 is the DoD specification that defines six anodize types and two classes for aluminum, and it still governs how most aerospace and defense drawings call out anodic coatings. Cite the spec by name, pick a Type and Class, and put a nominal thickness on the...
by Machining Technologies | Sep 2, 2026 | Machining
ASME Y14 is the primary engineering drawing standard used in the United States, and if you’re setting up a new drawing template or auditing an old one, start with two documents: ASME Y14.100 for drawing practices and title block requirements, and ASME Y14.5 for...
