by Machining Technologies | Aug 23, 2026 | Machining
A single rough pass on a wire EDM machine typically holds about ±0.002". Add one or two skim passes and that band tightens to roughly ±0.0005" to ±0.0002". Push a job through multiple skims on a well-maintained, high-end machine and ±0.0001" or...
by Machining Technologies | Aug 20, 2026 | Machining
Production throughput is the rate of conforming, deliverable units a process produces per unit of time. The formula in its simplest form: Throughput = Good Units ÷ Net Available Time. If a machine produces 950 quality-released parts in a 7.5 hour shift, throughput is...
by Machining Technologies | Aug 19, 2026 | Machining
AS9100 Rev D requires you to maintain and retain “documented information” mapped to specific clauses, not a fixed binder of documents and records the way older revisions implied. AS9100 Rev D, built on ISO 9001:2015 with aerospace-specific additions, replaced the old...
by Machining Technologies | Aug 18, 2026 | Machining
Repeatability is essential because it separates true part variation from measurement or process noise, and closing that gap directly cuts scrap, rework, and hidden inspection costs. A gage repeatability and reproducibility score under 10% is ideal, 10 to 30% needs...
by Machining Technologies | Aug 17, 2026 | Machining
On-time delivery (OTD) measures the percentage of orders that arrive within the date window you promised the customer. The headline formula is simple: OTD % = orders delivered on time ÷ total orders × 100. OTD tells you whether you kept your date promise; OTIF adds a...
