How to Reduce Risk When Qualifying Aerospace Machining Suppliers One feature does not match the drawing. The inspection report does not clearly document the result. A finishing operation was performed outside the supplier's facility, [...]
Multi-Axis vs 3-Axis CNC Machining: When Does It Matter? Two shops quote the same part. Both describe themselves as 5-axis capable. One quote is significantly higher than the other. Neither has explained the [...]
CMMC Phase 2 Is Paused (For Now). Here's What Defense Supply Chain Managers Should Do Next. File in the "Wait, What?" folder. The Department of War's recent decision to suspend the planned rollout [...]
What Is AS9102 FAIR and Why Does It Matter? Learn about first article inspection reporting (FAIR) in aerospace machining. A supplier has quoted your aerospace component, production is ready to begin, and the purchase [...]
ITAR vs. CMMC: What Defense Buyers Need from Suppliers Defense supplier qualification has changed. A few years ago, ITAR registration was one of the primary compliance questions buyers asked. Today, many defense programs [...]
When 5-Axis CNC Machining Makes Sense Many parts can be machined successfully on a 3-axis or 4-axis machine. The challenge is knowing when additional capability reduces manufacturing risk and when it [...]
CMMC Level 2 for Machine Shops: A Certification Guide Trying to figure out what CMMC Level 2 certification might take? If you search for information on CMMC Level 2 certification guide for machine shops, [...]
Borg Design Appoints Tim Robb as Executive Vice President to Support Strategic Growth and Operational Excellence Addition adds almost three decades of support for growth and operational programs HUDSON, Mass. May 11, 2026 [...]
CMMC Level 2 Requirements for Defense Manufacturing Suppliers Most manufacturing teams aren't trying to become cybersecurity experts. Instead, they're trying to avoid supplier problems — delays, compliance friction, and unnecessary risk that bleeds into [...]
Common CNC Design Mistakes Engineers Make Common CNC design mistakes often come from parts that look correct in CAD but create unnecessary machining challenges during production. Problems such as unrealistic tolerances, poor internal geometry, deep [...]
