CNC punching can produce repeated holes, slots, cut-outs and other features efficiently, but the process still depends on a design that suits the material, tooling and later fabrication stages. A drawing may look complete on screen and still create problems when it reaches production. Many delays begin with small issues such as a missing material...

Australia is putting greater emphasis on domestic manufacturing as the country expands renewable energy, battery supply chains, critical minerals processing and lower-emissions metals. Under the current Future Made in Australia agenda, clean-energy manufacturing, green metals and critical minerals processing are among the priority areas receiving government attention and investment. Behind these large industries are many...

When ordering Perspex cut to size, most people naturally focus on dimensions, thickness and colour. Edge finish can easily become an afterthought, yet it can make a noticeable difference when the finished panel is part of a display, shelf, sign, reception feature or other application where people can see the exposed edge. Diamond polishing is...