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Solid Part Machining vs. Welding: Some Considerations by [Adam Persson](https://emievans.com/blog-news/author/adam-persson) | Aug 4, 2025 - - - - - [Home](https://emievans.com/) \> - [Blog & News](https://emievans.com/blog-news) \>   This beauty is our Part of the Week. Let's take a look!   ## WHAT'S THIS? This picture shows one of our **5-axis milling** machines working a piece of **Stainless Steel**.  ![A stainless steel part still mounted in the 5-axis CNC machine](https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/v2/D4E12AQGprxIbbn_sEw/article-inline_image-shrink_1500_2232/B4EZc7f6BKHQAU-/0/1749049912981?e=1769040000&v=beta&t=IZO3sBc9mPTyO9pdtt968sYMgMOSkd-6oDjZjPSiCCg) Let's turn that frown upside down, okay? ## THAT'S COOL! What we're looking at here is a stainless steel part that's been **milled from one solid piece**. Many times a part like this will be produced in two sections and then welded. But **welding itself introduces the potential for misalignment** and, in this case, dimensional accuracy was critical for the part to perform correctly. So machining from a solid piece was the right choice. It's important to understand what problem you're looking to solve with any given part**. The more the EMI team can understand your goals, the better we can collaborate to create the results you need.** EMI is always ready to advise on how best to achieve the outcome that's best for you. **Give us call and let's start a conversation about your next project**. ABOUT POW! Each week we will feature something we've been working on. We hope you'll find these posts informative. --- ## REPOST TO SHARE If you think your compadres would find this interesting then click one of the social media icons at the top (on the right, just under the post title). 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