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6+ Axis CNC Machining: Capabilities, Design Rules, and When It’s Worth the Investment

For engineers designing complex machined parts, the advantages of moving from 3-axis to 5-axis machining are well understood. The most capable higher-axis configurations— including 6-axis machining centers, turn-mill platforms, 9-axis and 12-axis cells, and Swiss-type turning—are less clearly defined and often poorly understood by engineers who haven’t worked with them directly.  This article explains what […]

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Fictiv Named One of Fast Company’s 2026 Best Workplaces for Innovators 

Fictiv recognized in the Industrial and Manufacturing category for fostering a culture of innovation Oakland, Calif. – September 8, 2026 – Fictiv, a global manufacturing and supply chain company and a division of MISUMI Americas, today announced it has been named a winner in the Industrial and Manufacturing category of Fast Company’s 2026 Best Workplaces […]

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Food-Grade 3D Printing and Manufacturing: How to Choose the Right Process and Material

When a customer came to Fictiv needing 3D-printed components for a shrimp sorting machine, their first instinct was to quote nylon (PA) parts with Multi Jet Fusion (MJF). MJF produces strong, accurate nylon parts quickly and at a reasonable cost, making it a common solution for functional production components. The problem is that MJF produces […]

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Sheet Metal Material Selection for Aerospace Applications

Choosing sheet metal for manufacture in aerospace isn’t just a matter of selecting the strongest or lightest alloy. For instance, a stronger material that suits machined components may crack during bending, while one that forms easily may lack the fatigue strength for vibration-loaded structures. An apparently suitable alloy may fail in salt spray, elevated temperatures, […]

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Prototyping with Casting: Die, Investment, and Gravity Mold Processes

Most prototyping conversations center on CNC machining and 3D printing, and for good reason: both provide parts fast, which is a real advantage for early design work. Once a metal component is headed toward production casting, however, these prototyping methods don’t fully represent the manufacturing conditions and final product. Using the same process for prototypes […]

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The Manufacturing Cost Curve: How Quantity Affects Per-Part Price

Request a quote for a single CNC-machined part, then request one for 50 of the same part. The per-unit price will look different—often as much as 70% lower at the higher quantity. The total spend goes up, but the cost per part drops sharply.  This happens across every custom manufacturing process—CNC machining, 3D printing, sheet […]