Think about the last part you ran that didn’t meet spec. Was it a dimension out of tolerance, a finish that wasn’t right or chatter marks you couldn’t eliminate? Before you blame the toolpath or the spindle, there’s an important question to ask. Was the part held correctly? The Silent Foundation of Every Operation At Topcraft Precision, we’ve learned one …
We are excited to announce a major upgrade to our shop: the new Citizen Cincom L32 Swiss-type CNC lathe. This machine expands our capabilities by allowing us to take on more complex projects and provide better value for our partners. The new L32 lathe directly addresses our customers’ changing needs, allowing us to produce a broader variety of parts more …
If you’ve ever watched a combine harvester roll through a field, turning standing grain into a harvested crop, you’ve witnessed a small miracle of modern manufacturing. These machines are behemoths of efficiency, but their true complexity is hidden beneath the sheet metal. It’s a complexity built on thousands of individual parts working in perfect harmony. So, how many parts are …
Not all CNC machines are created equal. Two of the most common methods, Swiss CNC and Traditional CNC, each have unique strengths that make them better suited for certain projects. At Topcraft Precision, we carefully evaluate every job to determine which approach will deliver the best results. So, what sets these two methods apart, and when should you use one …
