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This is What a Massive 500 Gallon Propane Tank Explosion Looks Like

If there's one thing that you want to avoid with anything that's propane powered from your grill to your heater, It would most obviously be a situation that would put the propane tank in danger of building up enough pressure to explode and send shrapnel flying everywhere. While these tanks are fitted with safety...

11 Great Ideas for Machine Shops

Forward-thinking machine shops must watch for emerging technologies. Here are 11 ideas we found this week for set-up, tooling, machining, and shop operations.

Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

Five Dos And Don'ts When Dealing With An Auto Mechanic

Proper communication and courtesy are the keys to ensuring a car is serviced promptly and properly.

What Is CNC Machining?

CNC machines create parts from just about any material imaginable. Learn more here.

The 4 Essential Tips For Safety In Your CNC Machine Shop

CNC Machine Shop Reaps Benefits of Hiring an IT Person

A database guru combined off-the-shelf technology with an elaborate proprietary shop management software to drive efficiency throughout all areas of a machine shop.>

What Industries Use CNC Machines?

Check out our new post to learn how different industries benefit from outsourcing CNC machining!

What Is Aerospace CNC Machining?

Aerospace CNC machining produces precision components with the strength and durability the industry needs for mission-critical applications. Learn more.

Benefits of Contracting CNC Machining

Astro Machine Works has contract CNC machining solutions for many industries including Medical, Pharmaceutical, Energy, Food Processing, and more.

PVC CNC Machine Build Results In A Great Learning Experience

Hobby level CNC machines are fun to use and are a great tool to make your projects with. So how does a CNC newb get started? Our opinion is that it’s best to jump right in and get doing. [WTH…

How to Use a CNC Machine

A CNC machine is a piece of equipment that manufactures parts according to preprogrammed computer directions.

Get to Know CNC Machining

Unless you’re intimately familiar with the ins and outs of precision machining, the phrase “CNC machining” may not mean an awful lot to you. CNC, which stands for Computer Numerical Control, is wha…

How Material is Chosen for Different CNC Machining Applications

What CNC machining strategy should you use? Let's explore the three most common CNC machining strategies to help guide you.

What Coding Language Is Used on CNC Machines? 

G-code is the language that CNC machines understand and use to manufacture parts. This guide will help you understand the process.

Top 10 Considerations When Buying a CNC Machine for Composites

For a CNC machine to continue to meet or exceed a company’s needs, it must be built and spec’d with these needs in mind.

Automation increases demand for skilled personnel in the CNC machining industry

The use of automation in the machining and manufacturing industry is growing at an exponential rate, and the demand for skilled workers is growing right along with it.

Why use CNC Machining?

Humanly created and computer run CNC machining keeps manufacturing processes moving swiftly and precisely every day.

Should a Machine Shop Have a Blog?

I am revising my opinion about machine shops and blogging. Here's why.