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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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What is a STEP File? A Practical Guide to Its Definition and Applications

STEP file represents the 3D model of a part. It houses every intricate detail of a part’s geometry and specific surface...
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VMT CNC machining AISI 4140 alloy steel parts vs AISI 1018 carbon steel parts

Alloy Steel vs Carbon Steel: A Comprehensive Comparison for Engineers and Manufacturers

Steel is primarily made up of at least 50-99% iron content with other elements. With the name “carbon” steel...
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VMT CNC machining high carbon stainless parts

High Carbon Stainless Steel: How’s Its Impact on Engineering Design and What’s Its CNC Machining Applications?

High carbon content often fuctioned as two sides...
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carbon steel rust

Does Carbon Steel Rust？Reasons and Prevention

All the carbon steel is prone to rust. And for the behind reason is not only for it’s primarilly composed of above 98% iron content. The microstructure of carbon steel...
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Carbon Steel Vs Cast Iron

Carbon Steel Vs Cast Iron: Which Material Is Best for Your Project?

Carbon Steel, Typically CNC machined into precision parts or manufactured into engineering components via stamping processes. Cast Iron is a material...
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carbon vs stainless steel

Carbon Steel vs. Stainless Steel: Key Differences

Both stainless steel and carbon steel are iron-based steels, stainless steel has a bright silvery feel, carbon steel appears relatively dull and dark gray.
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