Polycarbonate looks clear but cuts tricky—just ask Candy from TIRAPID. From melted tools to “plastic flowers,” she shares real CNC tips on how to mill PC without disaster.

Cutting acrylic with CNC? Choose the right tool, set proper speed, and use cooling for clean edges. Candy shows you how to cut it smooth and smart!

Master copper machining with Chloe—learn key tips on tools, design, and oxidation control to keep your CNC process smooth, shiny, and drama-free.

Master the art of CNC plastic machining with Kaya’s expert tips—from tooling and feed rates to cooling and dust control. No more plastic drama.

Chatter in CNC machining sounds annoying, but it’s more than noise—it damages tools, ruins parts, and hurts precision. We explain what chatter is, why it happens, and how we solve it at TiRapid using cutting speed tweaks, better fixturing, and smart tooling.

Heat changes everything—from hardness to grain structure. We break down the effects of thermal stress on metals during machining and how heat treatment optimizes properties for strength, wear resistance, and precision.

What’s the real difference between 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machining? We compare complexity, flexibility, accuracy, and cost, and share when each type makes sense for your project—based on TiRapid’s real-world experience.

Every CNC machine speaks in XYZ. But what do these axes mean? We explain how linear movements define part geometry and how multi-axis systems go beyond the basics for complex shapes and surfaces.

Aluminum vs. tool steel. Which is better? We explain the machinability, strength, cost, and applications of soft vs. hard metals, and how to choose the right one for your CNC project.

Stainless steel is corrosion-resistant, not corrosion-proof. Learn what makes it resist rust, when it fails, and how we select the right grade and finishing to make it truly durable in harsh environments.

CNC roughing removes material fast, but there’s a science to it. We show you the tools, paths, and speeds we use to balance speed, tool life, and quality—especially when preparing parts for finishing.

Anodizing aluminum doesn’t just look good—it adds corrosion resistance and hardness. We explain how anodic oxidation works, and why it matters in mechanical parts, consumer products, and more.