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MIG vs TIG Welding

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Welding is a popular manufacturing process that uses heat and filler material to bond materials. While several different welding methods are available, two of the most versatile and precise techniques for joining metals are Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding and Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding. Though both utilize an inert shielding gas and externally supplied […]

What Are the Basics of CNC Milling and Turning?

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What is CNC Milling? From carving intricate shapes out of hard material to creating precision parts for various industries, CNC milling, a cornerstone of modern manufacturing, has revolutionized machining. Technox Machine & Mfg. Co. excels in CNC milling and turning, harnessing the power of state-of-the-art CNC milling and CNC turning machines. We will explore the […]

A Guide to CNC Turning Services

A Guide to CNC Turning Services

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Computer numerical control (CNC) turning is a popular manufacturing process that yields highly precise custom components from various stock materials. In this blog, you’ll learn about CNC turning, including the main types, benefits, applications, and materials. Types of CNC Turning CNC turning utilizes a nonrotating, stationary cutting tool to remove external material from a workpiece, […]

Horizontal vs. Vertical Milling

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Technox Machine & Manufacturing Inc. is a full-service machine shop that specializes in high-quality machined parts and metalworking operations. We offer turnkey solutions for your machining needs, ranging from low- and high-volume productions of small goods to the production of oversized assemblies. As part of our capabilities, we offer horizontal and vertical milling services. Milling […]

CNC Milling Services for Large Parts

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An integral process in modern machining, computer numerical control (CNC) milling is capable of much more than generating small parts. In machining, large parts are considered to be any component with size requirements that exceed standard CNC milling equipment or weights that surpass a single employee’s capability to carry. Projects of this size or weight […]

Horizontal Boring: All You Need to Know

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For applications requiring holes drilled in workpieces of various sizes, horizontal boring services may apply. Horizontal boring machines are compatible with many types of workpieces and can efficiently drill into workpieces while achieving tight tolerances.   Horizontal Boring 101 Boring enables operators to further process cast, forged, or drilled holes that exist within a workpiece, […]

Boring vs. Turning – All You Need to Know

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Since our humble beginnings in 1976 as a job shop and repair company, Technox Machine & Manufacturing has grown into one of the largest complete metal fabrication operations in Chicago. As a one-stop shop, we offer machining, fabricating, grinding, and welding services for a wide range of industries, including steel, food, oil and gas, plastics, […]

How to Choose the Right Material for Your CNC Machining Application

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Computer numerical control—i.e., CNC—machining is a subtractive manufacturing process used to produce high-precision parts and components designed and built to tight tolerances. By employing computerized machines and tooling, industry professionals use the method to process a wide range of materials, each of which offers its own manufacturing benefits and limitations. The following blog post serves […]

CNC Machining Guide: Types of CNC Machines, Materials, Benefits

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Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining is a high precision method for manufacturing customized parts derived from a variety of different materials and within very tight tolerances. There are many benefits that come from implementing a CNC machining production solution. Understanding CNC Machining CNC machining is considered a subtractive manufacturing technology, which means that the end product […]

Guide to CNC Milling Services

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Milling is the process of machining irregular, curved, or flat surfaces by feeding the material through a rotating cutter with several cutting edges. CNC mills are ideal for cutting complex shapes, forming difficult-to-cut materials with high levels of precision, and come in many axis configurations and sizes. In addition, CNC milling machines can turn around […]