Our Manufacturing Blog

In-depth technical articles, material comparisons, CNC machining insights, and problem-solving guides from the Jucheng engineering team.

Burrs, Cracks or Warping: Diagnose CNC Plastic Rejects

Burrs, Cracks or Warping: Diagnose CNC Plastic Rejects

Before anyone sands an edge or adjusts an offset, keep one rejected part untouched. Its burr, fracture surface or free-state shape may be the best evidence available. Reworking every suspect…

Read Full Article
Choose CNC Plastics by Duty, Not by Price or Reputation

Choose CNC Plastics by Duty, Not by Price or Reputation

A clear inspection window, a sliding guide and a hot electrical spacer do not need the same plastic. Starting each…

Titanium Parts Drifting? Trace Heat, Wear and Stress

Titanium Parts Drifting? Trace Heat, Wear and Stress

A titanium bore measures correctly at the machine, then fails inspection. The next part needs another offset adjustment. A thin…

304, 316 or 17-4 PH? Match Stainless to the Job

304, 316 or 17-4 PH? Match Stainless to the Job

Put a washdown housing, a dry locating block and a heavily loaded shaft on the same drawing-review table. All may…

Is 7075 Worth the Upgrade? 6061 vs 7075 vs 2024

Is 7075 Worth the Upgrade? 6061 vs 7075 vs 2024

If a machined bracket bends too far, replacing 6061 with 7075 may barely change its deflection. If the bracket yields,…

Aluminum or Stainless Steel? Choose the Right CNC Metal

Aluminum or Stainless Steel? Choose the Right CNC Metal

A lighter part is not automatically a better part. Neither is a stronger metal. In aluminum vs stainless steel CNC…

The Last Few Microns: Precision Grinding Process

The Last Few Microns: Precision Grinding Process

The final few microns of a part can depend more on the precision grinding process than on the first machining…

Threads That Hold: CNC Thread Machining Methods

Threads That Hold: CNC Thread Machining Methods

A reliable thread is a fit, alignment, chip-control, and inspection problem—not simply a hole with a spiral cut into it.…

One Hole, Several Decisions: CNC Hole Machining

One Hole, Several Decisions: CNC Hole Machining

A hole is rarely just a diameter. CNC hole machining may need to control location, depth, straightness, finish, fit, threads,…

When a Cutter Cannot Reach: Wire EDM Process Guide

When a Cutter Cannot Reach: Wire EDM Process Guide

Wire EDM process uses controlled electrical discharges rather than a conventional cutting edge to produce profiles in electrically conductive materials.…