Your business relies on outsourcing much of your machining services to precision engineering companies, but does it always run smoothly? Do either of these ring a bell? Have you ever come across a supplier who struggles with complex components because their...
It’s critical to get your components finished and delivered on time. But quality should not be compromised for the sake of a timely delivery. That’s just daft, if a part is not right first time, there’s a heap of hidden costs to be overcome. The...
Receiving incorrect components is frustrating, time consuming and expensive. Poor parts add to stress levels, contribute to missed deadlines and can tip you over budget! All re-working is added cost, because time is money! And… it can mean penalties down...
On this Axis blog, we often bang on about the importance of quality – in fact it’s point four in our top tips to look for in your chosen supplier. That’s because quality is part and parcel of precision parts engineering. It is something that is woven...
Precision Engineering has always required investment in the latest technology. The first affordable CNC machines evolved through the 70s, 80s and 90s. Small dedicated computers with paper tape readers morphed into sophisticated 5 axis machines....
Ask any manufacturer across the world “what are the attributes you require from your precision engineering supplier?” and you’ll get a range of answers. But if you boil those responses down they can be summed up in three simple letters: QED –...
You’ve probably heard it before – and on more than one occasion. My 3 axis CNC milling machine can do the same job as your 5 axis machine. Hmm, perhaps. But it depends… … there are advantages to using a 5 axis CNC machine for complex...
Not every engineering workshop has: the right mix of 5 axis machine capacity and capability the software to program the machines the engineering experience to pull it all together or the inspection processes to ensure your parts are exactly what you asked for!...
Precision engineering, by definition, requires the completed part to match the design drawings precisely. If the part is out it won’t work properly in the final product. That means re-working and delays! At Axis, our full time Quality Manager, John Walters,...
We’re about to let you in on a little secret that millions of buyers, across the country don’t seem to know yet… To ensure your components arrive on time, you need to ensure your supplier exudes Quality and Expertise. That’s...
