What a CMM report tells you
How to read the report that comes with every lot.
Writing a drawing that machines well
Five small changes to a drawing that cut cost and lead time.
Read the postJournal
Notes from Noyyal Precision Works
Guides, care tips and stories from behind the counter.
3-axis or 5-axis: which does your part need?
Five-axis machining costs more per hour and can still be cheaper per part.
Aluminium 6061, 7075 or stainless: choosing a material
Strength, weight, machinability and cost per kilo: how the common grades compare for a milled housing.
How a machining quote is built
Material, programming, set-up, cycle time, inspection and finishing: the six lines behind every price we send.
Sending us your first RFQ: what to expect
What to include, how long a quote takes, and what happens between your drawing and the first sample on your desk.
A shift on the sliding-head lathes
Bar feeders, guide bushes and a part every 40 seconds: what our Swiss-type section does between 6 am and 2 pm.
Coimbatore’s machining cluster, briefly explained
From textile mills and pumps to aerospace parts: why so many machine shops grew up along the Noyyal river.
Why tighter tolerances are not always better
Each extra decimal place on a drawing costs time and money. How to tell which dimensions really need ±0.01 mm.
Planning orders around Diwali and Pongal shutdowns
Our holiday calendar, how supplier closures ripple through lead times and when to place orders for November and January.
Have a drawing ready?
Send it with quantities. Our engineers reply within 48 hours, under NDA if you need one.