Cer-Mac – Working with Exotic Metals: CNC Machining Best Practices

It is no secret that working with exotic metals can be a difficult task. Materials such as titanium, nitronic steel, and high nickel alloys are prime examples of difficult metals. At Cer-Mac Inc., our CNC turning machinists specialize in machining these incredibly difficult metals. Working with Exotic Metals Properties Exotic metals have several properties that… Continue reading Cer-Mac – Working with Exotic Metals: CNC Machining Best Practices

How’d that hex get down there?!

Discover how Cer-Mac uses advanced Wire EDM and RAM technology to machine precision hexes and intricate ID features for industries like oil and aerospace. Learn how our innovative solutions tackle complex machining challenges with speed and accuracy.

3D Printing vs. CNC Machining: When to Choose Each for Your Project 

Creating a prototype or proof-of-concept is easier than ever with CNC machines and 3D printers. Both machines can turn a 2D blueprint into a 3D product, but each has its strengths and weaknesses. Sometimes, it’s worth using both processes to prove a concept and find the most cost-effective way to machine a highly precise part. … Continue reading 3D Printing vs. CNC Machining: When to Choose Each for Your Project 

Drilling, Milling, and Filling: The Process Of Machining Raw Materials Into Usable Tools

Optimizing products for success begins with well-orchestrated machining processes. At Cer-Mac, our skilled machinists deliver enhanced structural integrity and superior part performance by mastering fundamental machining strategies. Among the many dynamic machining processes available, our tried-and-true drilling, milling, and filling services continue to raise the bar in component excellence and cost-effective production.  This helpful article… Continue reading Drilling, Milling, and Filling: The Process Of Machining Raw Materials Into Usable Tools

Tips For Finding a Machining Partner Capable Of Fitting Your Business Needs

A symbiotic machining partnership can streamline progress and amplify product excellence in several impactful ways. In today’s competitive marketplace, the precision details matter; from product efficiency and accuracy to material quality and design flexibility, a production partner’s capacity to meet these goals is paramount.  This practical guide explores various critical factors that should be carefully… Continue reading Tips For Finding a Machining Partner Capable Of Fitting Your Business Needs

How Precision Manufacturing Can Positively Impact Your Health and Safety

Exceed quality standards and enhance customer satisfaction with the versatile benefits of precision machining. Powered by computer-controlled accuracy, advanced cutting technologies, and compatibility with a broader range of material types, aerospace, mechanical, electrical, and medical component manufacturing has entered a new era of flawless precision.  The need for advanced component types continues to evolve in… Continue reading How Precision Manufacturing Can Positively Impact Your Health and Safety

Material Matters: Choosing the Right Metals and Plastics for CNC Medical Components

Proper material selection is the foundation of optimal product performance and longevity. Through informed material selection, manufacturers and equipment developers stand to maximize product value while minimizing costs and other issues that can arise if the incorrect material is used.  So, how can you prepare your production runs for success from the start? Within each… Continue reading Material Matters: Choosing the Right Metals and Plastics for CNC Medical Components

Unleashing Creativity: How 5-Axis Machining Expands Design Possibilities

5-axis machining is charting new territory in optimized precision. Striking the ideal balance between production efficiency, component complexity, and material flexibility, 5-axis machining is a giant technological leap that is paving the way for new design possibilities in all sectors. If you have been searching for a cost-effective and customizable solution to achieve your innovative… Continue reading Unleashing Creativity: How 5-Axis Machining Expands Design Possibilities

Exploring The Future Of Machining 

The nature of dynamic component design is continuously and rapidly evolving through sophisticated automation, AI systems, and equipment advancements. With the rise of increasing machine complexity and engineering ingenuity, the new industry standard has become flawless precision. The advancements in aerospace engineering, computing technology, scalable production, accessible part customization, and other niche factors have dramatically… Continue reading Exploring The Future Of Machining 

How Wire EDM Supports Precision in Medical Device Manufacturing

By carefully removing material with friction-free electrical discharge machining (EDM), the quality of medical component manufacturing is enhanced in several ways. Importantly, contactless machining promotes defect-free part development with broad compatibility for ultra-hard material types and intricate component designs. Unlike traditional machining methods that utilize abrasive force to shape components, our computer-controlled wire EDM systems… Continue reading How Wire EDM Supports Precision in Medical Device Manufacturing