cnc machining parts online free manfacturer near me
Alright, Clive here. Let’s talk about the search query that likely brought you here: cnc machining parts online free manufacturer near me. I’ve been in this business for over thirty years, and I can tell you that this jumble of words is one of the most honest and insightful searches I’ve ever seen. It’s not […]
Is brass a good material?
“Is brass a good material?” It’s one of the most common questions I get, and on the surface, it seems simple. But in the world of engineering and manufacturing, it’s like asking, “Is a hammer a good tool?” The answer, of course, is a resounding yes… if you need to drive a nail. But it’s […]
What exactly is kerf?
Question The Short, Simple Answer What exactly is kerf? Kerf is the width of material that is removed by a cutting tool. It’s the gap or channel created by the blade, laser, or waterjet. Which side does the kerf go on? The kerf (the cutting tool itself) should always be on the “waste” side of […]
Is ABS plastic a good material?
Alright, Clive here. Let’s get one thing straight. Asking if ABS plastic is a “good” material is like asking if a wrench is a “good” tool. If you need to tighten a bolt, it’s brilliant. If you need to drive a nail, it’s a clumsy, frustrating mess. The value of any material is not in […]
What are countersink bits used for?
It’s Clive. I can tell a lot about a person by looking at their workbench. And even more by looking at their finished work. The amateur’s project is often a landscape of protruding screw heads, sharp burrs, and ill-fitting parts. It’s functional, perhaps, but it’s clumsy. It snags on your clothes and looks unfinished. The […]
Which is better bronze or brass?
“Clive, which is better, brass or bronze?” It’s a question I get asked all the time, and it’s one of my favourites, because it’s completely wrong. It’s like asking, “Which is better, a surgeon or a stonemason?” The answer, of course, is that it depends entirely on the job you need done. Asking which one […]
Which is thicker, 14 gauge or 16 gauge sheet metal?
Alright, Clive here. Welcome to the workshop. Today, we’re tackling one of the most common and frustrating points of confusion in the entire world of metal fabrication. It’s a question that trips up beginners and even seasoned DIYers: Which is thicker, 14 gauge or 16 gauge sheet metal? Your brain, trained by years of logical […]
How much gold is lost when melted?
Clive here. I’ve seen that look in a client’s eye more times than I can count. They come into the shop holding a small, heavy pouch. Inside is a collection of memories: a tangled chain, a single earring, grandpa’s old signet ring, a chipped 14k gold pendant. They want to transform it, to melt it […]
What are the 10 types of metals?
Hello, I’m Clive. For decades, I’ve been machining, welding, and shaping metal into useful things here at RapidManufacturing. People often ask me to list the “types of metal,” and the internet is full of arbitrary lists of ten, twelve, or twenty. They’re not wrong, but they’re not very helpful. It’s like asking for a list […]
What is the meaning of galvanisation?
Alright, let’s talk. My name is Clive, and I’ve spent more years than I care to admit surrounded by the smell of hot metal and cutting fluid. In my world—the world of making things, of precision engineering at RapidManufacturing—words have precise, unyielding meanings. But every now and then, a word escapes the workshop, gets out […]
