BDE Manufacturing Technologies Blog

8 Commonly Used Metals in Casting

Today, almost every electromechanical device we use in our day-to-day life, ranging from washing machines to automobiles is manufactured using some metal parts, which are created using the casting process. Metal casting is possibly the earliest and the most influential industrial process. In metal casting, metal shapes are formed by pouring molten metal into a mold cavity, where it is set to cool and later extracted from the mold. But, the difference between earlier and modern cast metal... Read more

Christmas and New Year Greeting from BDE Manufacturing Technologies

Since Thanksgiving has passed, Christmas fervor has begun! No matter whether this year has been good or bad, you all would agree that the holiday season is the best time of year to relax and retrospect our lives. We, at BDE Manufacturing Technologies, are also set to embrace the magic of Christmas and a wonderful New Year, with sincere wishes and gratitude towards all those who have been part of our journey this year. The year 2020 started with much hope for us, but it took a different turn... Read more

What Makes Stainless Steel CNC Machining Superior to Stainless Steel Casting?

Stainless steel (SS) is a widely preferred material for industrial and commercial product manufacturing. Its properties like high ductility, lustrous surface finish, high strength, and high-temperature sustainability make it highly suitable for manufacturing industrial products. Earlier, stainless steel products were manufactured using stainless steel casting. The casting was preferred due to the high-temperature stainability and moldability of stainless steel material. Although stainless... Read more

Components of CAM and Their Role in CNC Machining

Most manufacturing processes are complex, and this is because even a minor part plays an important role in the production unit and hence needs to be designed with attention to details. Gone are the days when process issues were resolved manually. Today, computer-aided manufacturing, abbreviated as CAM, is widely used as part of automating a manufacturing process. CAM is one of the important aspects of computer numerical control (CNC) machining. Manufacturers nowadays heavily depend on the... Read more

Know How to Get Maximum Output of Your Semiconductor CNC Machining

CNC machining is one of those old techniques which has evolved with time and adapted effectively to technological advancements. This is the reason why it is still used widely across industries for a variety of processes including cutting, forming, drilling, bending, and so on, be it metal or plastic. Electronics is one such industry that requires CNC machining for PCB fabrication. Semiconductor CNC machining has gained traction over the last few years. This is because CNC-based fabrication can... Read more

Strategies to Reduce Tool Deflection in CNC Machining

Tool deflection is one of the common challenges in CNC machining. It can instigate machine chatter, ruin the surface finish of a machined part, mess up the dimensional accuracy, etc. Generally, the tool is firmly placed in the chuck but often during the operation, the material’s opposing force surpasses the operational force of the tool it pushes or deflects the tool in an unexpected direction. However, the accuracy, surface finish, and CNC machining operation depend on tool alignment up to... Read more

Know a Few Effective Cost-Cutting Tactics for Metal Machining

Metal machining is capital and labor-intensive business. It demands expenses on several resources like raw material, process equipment, tools, etc. Especially, if the metal machining is performed with the CNC machining technique & services, the capital cost of business increase as CNC machines are highly expensive. However, CNC metal machining is an efficient technique of production. Thus, despite being a capital intensive process, several manufacturers invest and rely on this process. Yet... Read more

The Benefits of Brass CNC Machining Discussed

Brass is an exceptional copper alloy that is being used for multiple machining applications and has been used for a long time. It has become a significant part of component manufacturing industries, owing to the distinct advantages that it offers. Today, brass is CNC machined for creating parts like brass gears, pipes and fittings, bearing, flare fitting, and many more. These brass made components are used in applications like music instrument manufacturing, mechanical, automobile, electrical,... Read more

Know About a Few Commonly Used Raw Materials in Precision CNC machining

Precision CNC machining is a process of manufacturing dimensionally accurate components. This is usually performed for manufacturing intricate components in the aerospace, automobile, modern electronics industries, etc. In order to achieve precision in CNC machining, along with advanced technologies and skilled workmanship, the selection of correct material is very important. Generally, the material for precision CNC machining requires properties like dimensional stability, machinability, and... Read more

Why Should You Choose CNC Machining for Rapid Prototyping?

CNC machining has been considered for prototyping for several years now. Even if there are different additive prototype manufacturing processes dominating the market, the contribution of CNC prototyping is still valuable. Additive prototyping methods may deem fit for building visual prototypes but for creating functional prototypes, the CNC machining is considered suitable. This post discusses the reasons for using CNC machining for rapid prototyping. An Overview of CNC Rapid... Read more

Material Selection Guide for CNC Machining

CNC machining has been popular in various manufacturing industries owing to the distinct advantages that they offer. Turning, milling, drilling, prototyping, etc are the types of machining that can be performed by using CNC machines. All these techniques can be performed in a short duration with the utmost ease. These machines assure precision but also require correct inputs in terms of dimensions, materials, and other features. It is very important to select the right materials for achieving... Read more

Pointers to Make a CNC Drawing

CNC machining has been used in manufacturing units across industries for several years now. It is a machine-based process used to make various parts, components, or assemble a final product made usually of metal or plastic. These machines run and are controlled with the help of certain computer programs. Plastic or metal sheets undergo the required transformation through processes such as cnc milling, forming, grinding, cutting, and so on. So, CNC machining is an important part of several... Read more

Aluminum CNC Machined Parts: Why They Are in Demand?

Aluminum is one of the most successful commercial metals in the history of humankind. This material has been used for building durable and lightweight parts across industries like aerospace and aeronautical, military and defense, and other industries. Now, it is quite obvious to think, how a CNC aluminum part differs from other metal parts. This post discusses some interesting things about CNC machined parts made of aluminum. What Are the Benefits Offered by CNC Machined Aluminum... Read more

Testing & Functionality of CNC, 3D Printing and Hybrid Prototype Making

Prototype or model making is a significant process in product design and manufacturing. A prototype is a basic version of any device or part, which serves as the basis of mass volume production. It helps users understand the working of the device in a real environment. The prototypes are today made using various techniques such as CNC, 3D printing, and hybrid modeling. As these processes are quite similar to each other in many ways, the selection of the right technique will be difficult. Yet... Read more

Important Aspects Regarding Quality Inspection of CNC Machining

Quality control is an important aspect in every industry - be it for products, parts, processes, tools or machines. Today, manufacturers are opting CNC machining over traditional machining for several advantages that it offers. Although CNC machining assures better productivity and fewer errors than traditional machining, quality inspections are still an integral part of manufacturing. Quality control and inspections are carried out at various stages of machining. Also, quality assurance is an... Read more

An Overview of CNC Turning and Milling Precision Machining Processes

In modern precise machining applications, CNC machining commands undeniable importance, primarily because it has evolved over the years to suit the technological trends. Even if the lathe machines were a traditional option to the metal machining processes, it was time-consuming and precision was always a concern. Over the years, various CNC machining processes have gained popularity. CNC turning and milling are now the two popular applications in several manufacturing companies across... Read more

Benefits of Choosing EDM Drilling Over Conventional Drilling

Drilling is one of the oldest machining or cutting techniques in use today. Earlier it was performed using hand-driven tools, whereas now it is more automated and precise. Among the various drilling methods, Electronic Discharge Machining (EDM) Services has gained significant importance in recent years. It also deems fit as a superior alternative to the conventional drilling process. Due to certain reasons, this technique is taking over conventional drilling across various industries. A... Read more

Why High Precision and Quality Should Form the Core of the Process in Industrial Units?

High precision and quality are crucial aspects to be achieved for any machine, product, part, or equipment in the manufacturing sector. So, in principle and execution, high precision and quality as factors should form the core of the process in every workshop and industrial unit. It should be just as important as speed and volume of production and the financial aspects. However, when it comes to high precision and ultra-precision there seems to be some confusion, as often we hear these terms... Read more

Know the Future Prospects in the Machining Industry

Integrated systems, device-to-device connectivity, smart communication, automation, and so on have changed the face of the manufacturing sector. This is only expected to increase over the next few years. But for all these factors to grow, the machining and equipment in these industries need to be advanced and upgraded. For instance, CNC machining has been used across industries since decades. But, it has sustained and grown in the competition only because of its technological advancements. So,... Read more

Know About Different Types of CNC Machining Techniques

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining is an important manufacturing technique used to shape metals or other materials such as plastic into different desired specifications. In addition to adding, cutting or removing material, CNC machining helps achieve the desired form with minimum efforts. Different machining patterns, blades, and axes are used for processes such as turning, milling, and so on to get the best results. These machining techniques have emerged to improve energy efficiency,... Read more

Why 5-Axis CNC Machining is Perfect for Your Business?

The computer numeric control (CNC) machines have been around for several years now. They have increased the level of efficiency and precision in manufacturing processes. These machines are widely used across industries for creating simple and complex parts in different specifications. The machines are distinguished into three types— 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machines, based on their axis of movement. All CNC machines are designed to have at least three axes— X, Y, and Z. The 3-axis machine is the... Read more

An Introduction to CNC Mills

Computer Numeric Control (CNC) has become an integral part of new machining technologies. Perhaps one common type of machine used in this realm is CNC milling or CNC machining. CNC milling is similar to other machining processes such as drilling and cutting. All these processes are performed using a cylindrical cutting tool that can move along the axes to make the cuts. They are ideal for short-run production of difficult parts or manufacturing of precision components and parts. With the... Read more

Different Types of Dynamic Toolpaths to Optimize CNC Machining

It’s no doubt that CNC businesses have to maintain a high-efficiency level to machine those difficult jobs with expected precision. Hence, CAD/CAM technology, which stands for computer-aided design & computer-aided manufacturing, is largely utilized today to support today’s high-speed machining process. CNC machining shops are reaping the benefits of CAM/CAD, as they together help improve time to market capabilities, and create precise dimensions. Most importantly, CAD-CAM can help a... Read more

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2020 From BDE Inc.

BDE is a CNC machining and tool making solutions provider, and we’ve developed expertise in precision CNC machining, wire EDM, CNC turning & milling services. Over the years we’ve invested in CNC machining technologies, which help us to stay ahead of the time and meet our customers’ needs accurately. Over the years, we have built many fruitful business relationships with our customers and look forward to a long-term association with all of them for many more years to come. Our... Read more

Understanding Accuracy, Precision and Tolerance to Improve Product Design

A product design is about visualizing, understanding customer requirements, and what they need in the product. It is the most important stage in the manufacturing process because the actual manufacturing and production really depend on the accuracy of the design. In the manufacturing sector, CNC machining has long been used for fabrication and production. With the advent of technology and computer-aided design software, designing a product may has become easier, however, it has made the design... Read more

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