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JIT Production 101: How Just-in-Time Manufacturing Works

Just-in-time manufacturing (JIT) has reshaped how you manage production and inventory in today’s fast-moving industries. By focusing only on producing what is needed, when it’s needed, you avoid overproduction and save valuable resources. This lean, agile approach helps improve efficiency across your entire operation.

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Green Machining: How CNC Manufacturing Impacts Sustainability

Environmental responsibility is becoming a key consideration in modern manufacturing. Green machining offers a smarter, more sustainable way to produce high-precision components without compromising on quality or performance. As industries adapt to changing expectations, sustainable machining is becoming essential for staying competitive and future-ready.

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The Role of CMM in CNC Quality Control

Quality issues in manufacturing often come down to one thing: precision. When you're producing high-spec components for aerospace, medical, or defence industries, even the smallest deviation can create major problems. That’s why more manufacturers are turning to Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) to keep their quality consistent and their processes reliable.

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Understanding Unilateral Tolerance vs Bilateral Tolerance

Tolerancing errors are one of the most common reasons for quality issues in manufacturing. In CNC machining, even small tolerance mistakes can lead to part failures, rework, or costly delays. If you work with CNC-machined components, understanding how different types of tolerance work could save you both time and money.

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Hard Metal vs. Soft Metal Machining: Choosing the Right Approach

Material selection plays a critical role in the success of any machining project. Choosing between hard and soft metal machining can significantly impact your production time, overall cost, and the quality of your final part. Each approach has its own strengths, limitations, and ideal use cases.

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A Practical Guide to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) helps eliminate confusion by providing a shared engineering language. It clearly defines how parts should look, fit and function across every stage of production. If you're involved in designing, machining or inspecting parts, understanding GD&T is crucial.

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The Sweet Spot or Radical-Centre of CNC Machining, Automation and Lean

Automation and lean manufacturing don’t have to be opposing forces—when combined through palletisation, they unlock new levels of CNC machining efficiency, minimising downtime and driving precision without compromise.

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Machining design tips for marine technology components

Components for ocean technology applications need to meet two major criteria. How can you ensure your design will meet these criteria? Read more in this blog.

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Acetal vs Delrin: What's the Difference

What’s the difference between Acetal and Delrin? A question we often get asked here at Penta Precision. In this blog we're explain the operational differences, how to choose between them and see our handy side by side comparison table.

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