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Understanding Differences Between Screw Machines
Screw machines are highly specialized machines used for the high-speed production of small to medium-sized turned cylindrical components. They are commonly used in industries [...]
Anodizing Precision Machined Components
Anodizing is one of the most common finishing options for nonferrous precision machined components. The electrochemical oxidation process can improve the quality and look [...]
Why Choose CNC Swiss Lathe Machining for Small Parts?
When deciding on the design and manufacturing processes for new products, companies must consider factors like speed of production, part manufacturability, and quality. Today, [...]
Precision Machined Components: Mastering Intricacy & Tight Tolerances
Parts with complex configurations and ones that must securely mate or precisely align with other components are two examples of products for which standard machining [...]
CNC Swiss Machining vs. Traditional CNC Machining
CNC Swiss machining and traditional CNC machining are two popular manufacturing processes across many industries. While both methods perform similar functions, they have some [...]
What is Precision Medical Machining?
The medical industry relies on various devices to provide the highest level of patient care, including diagnostic equipment, surgical tools, orthopedic devices, and much [...]
Heat Treatment of Machined Parts
Heat treating a precision machined component is a controlled heating and cooling process that alters the physical properties of the metal to achieve a specific [...]
NADCAP Certification and How It Applies to the Machining Industry
NADCAP is an acronym for the National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program. This accreditation is focused on setting quality standards for special processes like [...]
Classes of Steel Commonly Used in Precision Machining
Steel is one of the most commonly used materials in CNC Swiss machining and CNC turning. The main element of steel is iron (coming from [...]
Measuring Surface Finishes on Precision Machined CNC Swiss Turned Components
Pioneer Service produces turned metal components to meet a wide variety of surface finish requirements. Some finishes are available “off the machine” and others will [...]
PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) for Precision Turned Parts
The Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) is a valuable tool for establishing confidence in a component supplier’s production processes. The PPAP process was initially specified [...]
FAI (First Article Inspection) Reports for Machining
Some Pioneer Service customers will require a First Article Inspection Report with the shipment of their first order on a new part. This report [...]
RoHS Compliancy in a Precision Machine Shop
“For machine shops like Pioneer Service, RoHS compliancy is often required by customers for the bar stock used to machine the components, as well as [...]
The Most Common Types of Finishing Services for Precision Machined Components
Finishing Services that Add to or Alter the Component Surface There are a variety of surface finishing techniques that add to or alter the [...]
Honing and Lapping Turned Components
Approximately 30% of the components that Pioneer Service manufactures for our clients require grinding after the machining process. Standard grinding (both centerless and centered) [...]