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What Steps Are Taken To Minimize Waste In CNC Machining Processes?
Design optimization, material management, strategic machining, tool maintenance, and waste recycling minimize waste in CNC machining. Waste in CNC machining refers to surplus or residual material produced during the machining process. Waste can take many different forms, including chips, shavings, scraps, and leftover material. The residue left behind after material is removed to form and produce the required pieces or components is known as waste in CNC machining. Reducing waste is crucial for maximi......
Jan 02,2024
CNC Machining vs Sheet Metal: Which is Better for Enclosures?
Introduction Designing enclosures for electronic devices and industrial equipment can be challenging. Factors like precision, material selection, production cost, and manufacturing lead time all play critical roles in the success of a product. For engineers, designers, and startups, choosing the right manufacturing method for enclosures is crucial. JLCCNC provides both CNC machining and sheet metal fabrication services, helping clients transform their CAD designs into high-quality enclosures quickly a......
Oct 30,2025
CNC Machining vs 3D Printing: Complementary Technologies for Prototyping
Introduction: Multiple Options for Rapid Prototyping In today’s fast-paced product development environment, rapid prototyping is a critical part of the design cycle. Engineers and designers need to validate their ideas quickly, test functionality, and optimize designs before moving to full-scale production. Two of the most widely used technologies are CNC machining and 3D printing. Each technology has unique advantages, limitations, and optimal use cases. By understanding their differences, companies ......
Oct 28,2025
CNC Tooling 101: Choosing the Right End Mills and Cutters
Introduction: The Unsung Heroes of CNC Machining In CNC machining, precision doesn’t start with the machine—it starts with the tooling. Choosing the right end mills and cutters determines not only the surface finish and dimensional accuracy but also the machining time, tool life, and overall production cost. Many machinists and engineers underestimate how much tooling affects performance. Whether you’re shaping aluminum, cutting stainless steel, or milling engineering plastics, the right CNC tool can ......
Oct 26,2025
Rapid CNC Prototyping: Speed Up Your Product Development
Introduction In today’s fast-paced engineering and product development world, speed is crucial. Rapid prototyping allows designers and engineers to quickly iterate, test, and refine their products before full-scale production. Traditional prototyping methods can be slow and expensive, creating bottlenecks that delay product launch. This is where rapid turnaround CNC services come in. JLCCNC offers high-precision, online CNC machining services starting from just $1 per part, enabling engineers, makers,......
Oct 24,2025
9 Sheet Metal Cutting Problems and Solutions
Ask any metal shop foreman, and they’ll tell you, cutting is where problems start if your setup isn’t dialed in. Burn marks, warped sheets, rough edges, and mismatched dimensions don’t just mess up the part, they snowball into delays, rework, and scrap loss. Whether you’re using a high-powered sheet metal cutting machine, a CNC system for metal cutting, or precision laser cutting, one small parameter off can mean the difference between a clean cut and a ruined sheet. In this guide, we’ll break down 9 ......
Jun 26,2025
Customised Gifts for Mother's Day CNC Machining to Create Unique Thoughts
On Mother's Day every year, people pick gifts for their mothers to express their deep love and appreciation. However, in this fast-paced era, it is often difficult for traditional gifts to stand out and truly impress mothers. In order to make their mothers feel unique and cared for, more and more people are choosing customised gifts, and CNC machining technology is the perfect tool to achieve this goal. I. Why choose CNC machining to make Mother's Day gifts? 1. High Precision and Complex Designs CNC m......
Apr 08,2025
CNC Machining for Rapid Prototyping: From CAD Design to High-Precision Finished Products
In modern manufacturing, CNC machining technology is not only the core process for producing complex parts, but also a key link from conceptual design to finished prototyping. Whether it is automotive components, aerospace structural components, or consumer electronic devices, prototyping is an indispensable part of the product development process. This article explores how CNC machining transforms conceptual designs into high-quality prototypes. I. From concept to finished product: the whole process ......
Apr 03,2025
From CAD to CNC The Importance of Accurate 3D Modeling in Manufacturing
In modern manufacturing, the process from CAD design to CNC machining is an indispensable part of producing high-quality parts and products, and 3D modelling, as a core part of this process, has a direct impact on the accuracy, functionality and appearance of the final product. In this article, we will discuss the CAD to CNC process, analyse the importance of accurate 3D modelling, and share how to optimise the modelling process to improve manufacturing efficiency and product quality. I. CAD design: l......
Mar 08,2025
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