POW! Solid Part Machining vs. Welding: Some Considerations

 

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

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.

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About the author

Adam Persson

Adam handles sales & marketing for EMI and brings a passion for creating long term win-win B2B relationships with customers. When he's not at work he can be found chasing after his three kids, two dogs and one cat, or smashing his thumb with a hammer while working on home renovations.