
Micromachining Ceramics
In the world of advanced manufacturing and cutting-edge technology, micromachining ceramics has emerged as a revolutionary process, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in precision engineering. Among the various ceramic materials, Zirconia and Alumina stand out as key players,Continue reading

What are the Tightest Possible Machining Tolerances?
We are often asked what are the tightest possible machining tolerances we can hold for any given part. Of course, the answer is not always straightforward and can depend on a variety of factors, some of which include: Part geometry,Continue reading

Micro Machining CNC
This article takes a closer look at micro machining CNC fabrication methods for making extremely small parts, outlining some of the latest technologies used for making micro components and assemblies. What is micromachining CNC? Micromachining CNC (computer numerical control) equipmentContinue reading

Micromachining Titanium
In this post, we will take a deeper look into micromachining Titanium, and share why it's a great material for micro fabrication, and for biocompatibility. First, let's explore micromachining of Titanium for Medical Devices. Titanium is among the most commonlyContinue reading

Micromachining Materials – Micromachining PEEK
In this post we reveal the advantages and constraints for using PEEK (polyetheretherketone) material in your micromachining application. Firstly, what is PEEK material and why PEEK is a good candidate for micromachining? PEEK (polyetheretherketone) is a high-performance thermoplastic polymer thatContinue reading

Micro Parts vs Sugar
These new micro part samples are pretty sweet! Hence, we thought it'd be cool to stack them up against rainbow sprinkles in a challenge to see which is smaller. Contender #1: Micro-Machined Flange This sample micro-part is one of ourContinue reading

Micro Parts vs Pumpkin Pie Spice
Happy Autumn! It's that time of year again, and in this edition of our newsletter, we'll be taking a look at how micro parts size up to pumpkin pie spice. The Setup For starters, here's my setup. Positioning the partsContinue reading

Micromachining Design Guidelines
Micromachining uses traditional material removal processes combined with state of the art milling and turning technologies, thus resulting in extremely small parts. Micromachining technologies can work with a variety of materials. Metals are most commonly used for micro precision parts,Continue reading

Micromachining for Medical Devices
Did you know micromachining technologies can now produce parts smaller than a grain of salt? These breakthrough micromachining technologies pave the way for exciting advancements in medical devices. In this article, we explore the materials, features, geometries, and dimensions associatedContinue reading