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USITC imposed antidumping and countervailing duties on silicon metal from Australia and Norway on August 3, 2026. Here is what higher silicon costs mean for 6061, A356 and aluminum CNC part pricing.
NIST has joined the White House Genesis Mission to deploy AI agents in U.S. manufacturing. What the MOU means for CNC part quoting accuracy, supplier screening, and lead-time predictability.
On July 24, 2026, Fulcrum—the manufacturing software platform used by more than 700 job shops and fabricators—announced the public launch of Archie, a native AI platform built directly into its ERP sy…
On July 14, 2026, worldsteel published its climate policy paper for steel production. One week earlier, China’s NDRC announced an energy-efficiency action plan targeting steel. For CNC machining buyers, these carbon-policy signals have direct implications for material cost, grade availability, and compliance documentation.
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Practical CNC machining guidance for 310 Austenitic Alloy: Technical Data Sheet & Machining Tips, covering material behavior, tooling risks, surface finish expectations
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20CrMo vs 20Cr is an engineering material with excellent properties. This comprehensive guide covers chemical composition, mechanical properties, a…
