Sacher sp. z.o.o., Piotr Sacher What is the difference between CNC machining of steel and aluminum? Machining and CNC milling is one of the most popular methods of manufacturing custom parts and prototypes. The process of computer numerical control is characterized by a high degree of automation and... Dec 31, 2024
Grzegorz Kowalczyk Carburizing - what it is and how to perform it for precise components The process in which low-carbon steel is converted into high-carbon steel is called carburizing. This is done by exposing it to action in carbon-rich conditions. Typically, carburized elements are in ... Dec 16, 2024
Sacher sp. z.o.o., Paweł Sacher What is the difference between climb milling and conventional milling? Milling is a method of manufacturing objects by removing material from a flat surface using a rotating tool. There are two main types of milling: climb and conventional. Both have their advantages and... Dec 12, 2024
Sacher sp. z.o.o., Paweł Sacher Ways to Overheat CNC Tools When you cut or shear metal using a CNC machine, or rub two metal surfaces against each other at high speed, you will certainly generate higher temperatures. What should you do when you see smoke for ... Nov 16, 2024
Grzegorz Kowalczyk What is annealing, how does it work, and when is it used Bead blasting is a process using a stream of compressed air similar to sandblasting, but in the case of bead blasting, smaller glass beads are typically used as the abrasive material instead of sand. ... Oct 19, 2024
Sacher sp. z.o.o., Piotr Sacher Lathe tools and types of lathe knives - application of division designation A cutting tool is a tool mounted on a lathe (wooden/manual/CNC) used for making turned elements. They move along the axis of the lathe, and their path determines the final shape of the machined object... Sep 12, 2024
Grzegorz Kowalczyk CNC cutting vs laser cutting As of today, some smaller mechanical workshops, or individuals who hobbyistically engage in the production of various elements, try to supplement their equipment with a hand-held computerized machine ... Jul 6, 2024
Sacher sp. z.o.o., Paweł Sacher Milling and machining of hardened steel using CNC Hardened steel is a material of high hardness, and CNC milling of hardened steel makes it possible to produce accurate shapes of molds, gears and tools. The result depends on the tool, the cutting par... Jun 21, 2024
Sacher sp. z.o.o., Paweł Sacher Steel Tempering — Temperature, Duration, and Types Steel tempering is a heat treatment carried out after hardening. It involves heating hardened steel to a set temperature below the transformation point, holding it there and then cooling it. The aim o... May 22, 2024
Grzegorz Kowalczyk Basics of welding and various methods of joining Welding is one of the most important processes in the industry, which allows the joining of metal elements. There are many welding methods, each characterized by different features and applications. I... May 10, 2024
Grzegorz Kowalczyk How to perform heat treatment for large components? Large components, such as gears, are used in large structures like ships, wind power plants, rolling mills, transportation, railways, airplanes, cement crushers, mining, or the oil industry. There are... May 7, 2024
Grzegorz Kowalczyk Oxidizing steel, metals (blackening) - what is it, how does it work and what are its applications? Oxidizing, also called blackening, is a surface finish for steel that creates a thin, black layer of iron oxides on the part. It gives an attractive black colour, reduces glare and – combined with oil... Apr 18, 2024
