Insights, updates, and stories from the world of manufacturing and precision engineering
Learn the basics of GD&T, why it matters in machining, and how proper tolerances improve fit, function, and manufacturing cost. A clear, fast guide for engineers.
Smart sensors are redefining CNC machining with real-time data, predictive maintenance, and unmatched precision.
A practical guide to datums, tolerances, notes, and views so machinists and QA read your drawings fast—cutting rework, delays, and cost.
Understand Ra, Rq (RMS), and Rz. Learn when finish matters for seals, sliding parts, optics, and coatings—plus measurement method, lay, and cutoff tips.
Build UHV hardware right. Pick proven materials, vent trapped volumes, spec CF seals, finish for low outgassing, clean/bake correctly, and verify with He leak tests—complete with a one-page checklist.
Machining quantum computer parts requires tight tolerances, low-Ra finishes, cryo/UHV readiness, and RF-safe seams—plus Ziqual’s DFM, lapping, plating, and metrology for repeatable results.
Confocal microscopy reveals surface roughness, micro-cracks, and fine features in machined parts. Learn how this non-destructive method ensures precision and reliability.
Discover metrology and NDT methods to detect cracks and microcracks in mechanical parts. Learn industry examples from aerospace, automotive, energy, and more.
How industries protect common metals like steel, aluminum, copper, brass, and titanium from corrosion? Coatings, anodizing, cathodic protection, and examples from aerospace, automotive, and more.
Discover why consistent manufacturing saves more than chasing the lowest bid. Learn how Ziqual ensures precision, trust, and repeatable quality.
Discover how heat treatment transforms steel strength, hardness, and durability. Learn why annealing, quenching, and tempering matter for CNC-machined parts.
Avoid costly mistakes in manufacturing. Check these 5 key things before sending your CAD file to ensure precision, fit, and manufacturability.