The CNC turning process is a manufacturing method where bar material is secured in a chuck and rotated. During this process, a tool is fed to the workpiece to remove material and shape it to the desired form. This method is also known as subtractive machining because it involves the removal of material. CNC lathes or turning centers come with various tooling options, power, and speed capabilities, which influence the types of parts that can be economically produced on them.

Wire EDM machining is a high-precision method for cutting almost any electrically conductive material. It uses a thin, electrically charged wire held between upper and lower guides to form electrodes that cut the material. This process produces precision parts that meet exact dimensional tolerances. With perfect accuracy and repeatability, it can quickly produce prototypes, low-volume, or high-production parts. Wire EDM is ideal for highly accurate machining, making delicate and intricate parts, and achieving square-edged internal cuts that are difficult with other methods.