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8 Top 2025 CNC Machining Industry Trends

01/27/2025 | Brad Kurtzweil

New technological innovations are introduced every year, but if you keep your eyes open, you’ll see shifts that can turn into trends in the CNC machining industry.

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A Step-by-Step Guide to the RFQ Parts Manufacturing Process

12/12/2024 | Brad Kurtzweil

Do you rely on a request for quote (RFQ) to get accurate pricing from your CNC machining partners? This vital process not only results in a quote but also provides details about timelines, capabilities, machining techniques, external services, and more. It also serves as a guide after the work has been awarded.

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4 Challenging Custom CNC Parts for Industrial Applications

10/15/2024 | Ken Jones

Many factors make an industrial CNC machining project challenging, from materials and tooling to complexity and tolerances. Sometimes the circumstances make it a challenge, like supply chain issues, tight timelines, or hitting budgetary goals with limited volume.

Stecker (SMC) has seen it all and worked with industrial clients to help them reach their goals and deliver the highest quality custom CNC parts possible. Here are a few examples.

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Our Top 4 Most Interesting CNC Automotive Parts

08/13/2024 | Matt Oswald

Stecker Machine is proud to be a leader in the CNC machining industry, and we occasionally — and humbly — like to toot our own horn. Today’s topic is a tough one: selecting just four CNC automotive parts to talk about. It almost feels like being asked to choose a favorite child! 

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How the Right CNC Engineering Services Support Successful Manufacturing

07/31/2024 | Greg Herr

Sourcing and procuring precision parts with complex designs requires a balance between cost, quality, and on-time delivery. And when CNC machined parts enter the equation, precision, complexity, and speed of production add even more complexity to the task, making your choice of CNC engineering partner critical.

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The Pros & Cons of Aluminum Casting for CNC Machining

06/24/2024 | Jason Schuh

When designing a machined part, one of the main considerations is its material. Aluminum alloys are commonly used in CNC machining for a variety of industries and applications. However, before it can be shaped into precision parts, it must first undergo one of several casting processes. 

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Sustainability in Manufacturing: Is Your CNC Machine Shop Meeting Your Expectations?

06/10/2024 | Scott Waak

Sustainability has become a crucial part of nearly every industry, and manufacturing is no exception.

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Electric Vehicle Manufacturing and CNC Machining

05/20/2024 | Ken Jones

Few industries are growing as rapidly as electric vehicle (EV) production. This urgency is pushing manufacturers to constantly seek innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, precision, and reliability while integrating advanced manufacturing techniques.

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What is Form Milling? How is it Done? What is it Used For?

05/06/2024 | Dan Karbon

CNC machining (computer numerical control machining), is precision machining that's fully automated, ensuring exceptional accuracy and remarkable precision. CNC machining achieves levels of complexity beyond conventional precision machining, plus it’s cost-efficient, particularly for complex components and parts.

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4 Types of CNC Machines: When to Use Each for Machining Success

03/25/2024 | Taylor Madden

We’ve raved for years about the capabilities of CNC (computer numerical control) machines. And with good reason!

CNC machined parts repeatedly meet exact specifications and achieve extremely tight tolerances in large quantities. Transforming materials into finished, usable parts is valued throughout numerous industries across the world. Exactly how that happens may seem like a mystery, so this article is dedicated to sharing 4 types of CNC machines: how they operate, what materials they handle, examples of each, and more.

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