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6 Unexpected Ways To Remove Rust With Things You Have At Home · Jillee

Got rust? Find out how to remove rust from metal, fabric, and other items using stuff you probably already have around the house!

50 Top Industrial Design and Engineering Learning Resources

As the Internet of Things, wearables, consumer technology demands, and and the desire for innovation boom, industrial designers are in high demand. Industrial designers rely on their imagination to develop concepts and designs for manufactured products, and they use a variety of tools and resources to help them in their work. That’s why we have …

Funding the Foundry: Why Are Taxpayers Continually on the Hook?

Rust Remedies: 6 Natural Ways to Remove Rust

Is rust taking over? Check out these natural remedies to get rid of rust from your tools and other household items—no harsh chemicals!

What Industries Use CNC Machines?

Check out our new post to learn how different industries benefit from outsourcing CNC machining!

The 4 Essential Tips For Safety In Your CNC Machine Shop

Should a Machine Shop Have a Blog?

I am revising my opinion about machine shops and blogging. Here's why.

CNC Machine Shop Reaps Benefits of Hiring an IT Person

A database guru combined off-the-shelf technology with an elaborate proprietary shop management software to drive efficiency throughout all areas of a machine shop.>

How to Use a CNC Machine

A CNC machine is a piece of equipment that manufactures parts according to preprogrammed computer directions.

What Is Aerospace CNC Machining?

Aerospace CNC machining produces precision components with the strength and durability the industry needs for mission-critical applications. Learn more.

Automation increases demand for skilled personnel in the CNC machining industry

The use of automation in the machining and manufacturing industry is growing at an exponential rate, and the demand for skilled workers is growing right along with it.

Get to Know CNC Machining

Unless you’re intimately familiar with the ins and outs of precision machining, the phrase “CNC machining” may not mean an awful lot to you. CNC, which stands for Computer Numerical Control, is wha…

How Material is Chosen for Different CNC Machining Applications

What CNC machining strategy should you use? Let's explore the three most common CNC machining strategies to help guide you.

What Coding Language Is Used on CNC Machines? 

G-code is the language that CNC machines understand and use to manufacture parts. This guide will help you understand the process.

Rare Pearls? Women in the Manufacturing Industry

The manufacturing industry overall is still learning the benefits of adding women to shop floors and the executive suite. Read more from ITI Manufacturing.

Top 10 Considerations When Buying a CNC Machine for Composites

For a CNC machine to continue to meet or exceed a company’s needs, it must be built and spec’d with these needs in mind.

Benefits of Contracting CNC Machining

Astro Machine Works has contract CNC machining solutions for many industries including Medical, Pharmaceutical, Energy, Food Processing, and more.

PVC CNC Machine Build Results In A Great Learning Experience

Hobby level CNC machines are fun to use and are a great tool to make your projects with. So how does a CNC newb get started? Our opinion is that it’s best to jump right in and get doing. [WTH…

11 Great Ideas for Machine Shops

Forward-thinking machine shops must watch for emerging technologies. Here are 11 ideas we found this week for set-up, tooling, machining, and shop operations.

Why use CNC Machining?

Humanly created and computer run CNC machining keeps manufacturing processes moving swiftly and precisely every day.