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    VMT’s blog aims to share our practical experience and knowledge accumulated during the manufacturing and product development process. Our goal is to use these articles to help you improve product design and increase your understanding of CNC machining, 3D printing, rapid prototyping, low-volume manufacturing, and surface treatment technologies. The information we provide is designed to provide actionable guidance and insights for your CNC machining projects.

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Hard Oxidation

What is Hard Oxidation?

Hard oxidation create a highly durable and wear-resistant oxide layer on various metal substrates. By transforming the surface into an extremely hard and dense ceramic-like coating, hard oxidation dramatically enhances the material's inherent properties, making it an ideal choice for demanding applications in industries like aerospace, medical, and automotive.
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Micro-arc Oxidation

Micro-arc Oxidation: An Ultimate Guide

Micro-arc oxidation is an electrochemical surface treatment that creates a hard, dense, and corrosion-resistant ceramic layer on light metals and their alloys like Micro-arc oxidation Aluminum, Micro-arc oxidation Magnesium, and Micro-arc oxidation Titanium.
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CNC Machining Aluminum Parts

What is CNC Aluminum? – A Guide

CNC aluminum refers to the process of using computer numerical controlled machines to precisely shape aluminum parts. It's an ideal method for producing components requiring tight tolerances and excellent surface finishes, widely used across various industries for its efficiency and accuracy.
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Custom Metal CNC Machining Parts Materials

CNC Machining Metal: A Machining Guide

CNC metal machining is a highly effective solution for manufacturing precision metal cutting products and CNC metal parts. CNC machining manufacturers utilize advanced CNC machine tools to process steel and other CNC materials, ensuring exceptional tolerances and finishes to meet the needs of a variety of industries, from automotive to medical.
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anodizing part

What Metals Can be Anodized? – A Comprehensive Guide

Anodizing is an electrochemical process that forms a protective oxide layer on the surface of your metal parts. Primarily, aluminum anodizing is common, but you can also have other non-ferrous metals like titanium and magnesium anodized.
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Anodizing aluminum

What are the Benefits of Anodizing Aluminum?

Anodized aluminum electrochemically creates a protective oxide layer that creates a durable, corrosion-resistant and beautiful surface. The process significantly improves the material’s surface hardness, wear resistance and acceptance of a wide range of colors, making anodized aluminum ideal for many applications.
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