How to Design Die Components for Wire EDM: Timeless Insights from a KMM Forefather
Discover timeless Wire EDM design tips from KMM’s founder to enhance precision and repeatability in manufacturing.
Lean, Mean, and Green: LSS for Quality & Sustainability
In an era marked by escalating demands for productivity, quality, profitability, and environmental sustainability, manufacturers are continually pressed to meet these multifaceted objectives. Lean Six Sigma (LSS), a compelling fusion of two dynamic methodologies – Lean and Six Sigma – has become a compelling solution. While both aim to deliver optimal quality, cost-effectiveness, agility, and […]
The Art of Micron-Level Component Manufacturing
In the world of high-tech component manufacturing, precision is paramount. Meticulous attention to detail enables the creation of intricate components with immense implications. One such example is quadrupoles for mass spectrometry devices. These small yet powerful devices have the potential to save lives, revolutionize industries, and deepen our understanding of the world. While many manufacturers […]
Unveiled: Top Precision Manufacturing Techniques for Space Components – Part Two
As we covered in Part 1 of this two-part blog series, game-changing precision space manufacturing techniques like 5-axis milling, mill-turn, and cylindrical grinding have the potential to revolutionize the way we discover and understand the universe. These innovative techniques empower engineers and project managers to overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges that can derail space component manufacturing […]
Unveiled: Top Precision Manufacturing Techniques for Space Components – Part One
Game-changing precision manufacturing techniques in the space component industry are transforming how we explore the cosmos, potentially revolutionizing the field. These cutting-edge disciplines enable engineers and project managers to tackle challenges that often throw space component manufacturing projects off course or halt them altogether. The challenges the latest manufacturing techniques address are no small feat, […]
Elevating Precision: Critical Aerospace Components Redefined
The aerospace industry demands high-precision and high-quality components to ensure the safety and reliability of an aircraft. The accuracy of these components is crucial, as even the slightest errors can have catastrophic consequences. This is where precision machining and grinding can play a significant role in ensuring the accuracy and precision of critical aerospace components. […]
Is Your Defense Part Material Too Difficult to Manufacture?
Tight tolerances, thin walls, complex configurations, and visibly perfect finishes are among the chief defense manufacturing challenges. Still, nothing can ground a project liftoff faster than a difficult-to-manufacture part material. While straightforward materials like aluminum and stainless steel generally pose few complications, dozens of other exotic alloys can create significant obstacles on the production floor, […]
How We’re Rising to Meet the Future of Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Aerospace manufacturing flourished from 2004 to 2018 with continuous production rates and new program introductions. Then, the 2019 Boeing 737 Max grounding and the 2020 global pandemic emergence socked a one-two punch to the then-thriving industry, forcing a historic 70% drop in passenger demand between 2019 to 2020, the largest-ever year-over-year dip. Having endured […]
What to Expect During the Ultra-Precision Component Manufacturing Process
As mission-critical medical components, aerospace, defense, space exploration, and other high-tech components become increasingly precise, the demand for ultra-precision component manufacturing has reached a new level. Whether you’re a project manager new to the industry or a seasoned pro with an exceedingly complex manufacturing challenge, your success hinges on accurate and timely parts – made […]
Leading the Way With EDM
Have you ever worked with biomedical materials, in particular Trabecular Metal? Do you know what Trabecular Metal (TM) is? In the picture above, the TM is on the right, and a picture of the structure of bone is on the left. The, obviously, similar structures of the two, fosters the ability of the bone to […]
