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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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CNC Reaming

What is Reaming? – Machining Guide

As a key process for hole finishing, reaming plays an important role in metal machining and mechanical manufacturing. It uses a rotating reamer to finely cut the pre-drilled hole on the workpiece and remove a small amount of hole wall material to meet the needs of high-precision manufacturing.
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Brushed

Brushing Surface Finish: Complete Guide

Brushing is a process of producing fine textures or lines by rubbing or scraping the surface of a material through mechanical means such as rollers, brushes or special mechanical tools. In-depth exploration of brushing surface treatment and precise application based on the characteristics of different materials can help enhance the visual effect of the product.
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Sheet Metal Machining

10 Ways To Cut Stainless Steel Sheet

Stainless steel sheets play an important role in aerospace, automobile manufacturing, and many other fields due to their excellent corrosion resistance and aesthetics. If you want to know how to cut stainless steel plates using various tools, this article will help you to learn 10 Ways to Cut Stainless Steel Sheet
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Brass vs Bronze vs Copper: Differences and Distinctions

Metal materials such as brass, bronze and copper play an important role in the field of CNC machining. In-depth exploration of the differences and distinctions between brass, bronze and copper, and through in-depth understanding of their characteristics and application range, we can make the best material selection for metal projects.
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CNC Machining Aluminum Parts

How Much Does it Cost to CNC Machining Aluminum Parts?

Many people often ask the question - how much does it cost to CNC machining aluminum parts? The cost structure of CNC machining aluminum parts is complex and is affected by multiple factors such as design complexity, material type, production quantity, machining time, and surface treatment requirements.
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8020 Aluminum Extrusions

What is 8020 Aluminum?

8020 aluminum, also known as 80/20 extruded aluminum or 80/20 frame aluminum, is a high-performance alloy. It cleverly combines 80% aluminum matrix with 20% precisely formulated alloy elements, including silicon, iron, copper and chromium, etc., showing excellent mechanical properties and corrosion resistance, and is widely used in various industrial fields.
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