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Understanding Material Hardness
Aug,05 2024
The suitability of the material used for a part is very important to the part's ability to function in its intended environment. One of the factors that determines the suitability of a material for……
What is Sheet Metal Fabrication?
Aug,01 2024
Sheet metal forming allows you to make different products using a combination of different techniques and compatible materials. As a result, the popularity of sheet metal fabrication demonstrates i……
What is Swiss Machining: Work Principles & Benefits
Aug,01 2024
Swiss machining is a part manufacturing process commonly used for tiny parts such as watch components. It originated in the Swiss watch industry, but is now applicable in various industries worldwi……
What is Die Casting
Jul,29 2024
Metal die casting is a systematic process for producing a wide range of metal parts. This technique makes it easier to produce strong, precise, lightweight metal components at a lower cost. The par……
Sheet Metal Welding
Jul,29 2024
Welding is the process of joining metal parts together. It is one of the most common ways of making connections between metal objects and there are many different types of welding. is sheet metal w……
A Detailed Overview of Bead Blasting
Jul,26 2024
A bead blast finish is an excellent surface finish suitable for a wide range of applications. It falls under the broad umbrella of "media blasting", one of the most popular surface finishes availab……
Metal Plating Techniques and Types
Jul,26 2024
Manufacturers use a variety of metal plating finishes for custom products. Most of these metal plating finishes improve the aesthetics of products, while others improve functionality and some offer……
Choosing Between 1018 and 4140 Steel
Jul,25 2024
Steel is still one of the most important materials used in various industries today. This metal has a number of properties that make it the material of choice for many project managers and fabricat……
4140 vs 4130 Steel: Key Differences and Uses
Jul,25 2024
4140 vs 4130 Steel are two of the most commonly used steel alloys in metalworking. Both are high strength, low alloy steels with excellent toughness and wear resistance. However, they differ in com……
Lathe Cutting Tools: Types and Uses for Turning
Jul,25 2024
Lathe Cutting Tools are tools mounted on a lathe (wood/hand/CNC) and used to produce turned parts. They move along the axis of the lathe and their path determines the final shape of the workpiece.T……
Dry vs. Wet Etching: Differences, Processes & Uses
Jul,25 2024
Etching is a process used to remove surface layers from a material (known as a substrate/wafer). The process involves the use of a liquid (etchant) or reactive gas which removes the desired layers ……
A Comprehensive Guide to Cast Aluminum
Jul,25 2024
An aluminium casting is a lightweight part made from aluminium material and/or other materials using an Cast Aluminum process. It is an integral part of industries that require the durability, stre……