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Why Gold Is Used in Electronics
- October 18, 2019
With an average price of nearly $1,500 per ounce, as of October 2019, gold ranks as one of the most expensive metals in the world. Even with its high price, though, it’s commonly used in the manufacturing of electronics. From desktop and laptop computers to smartphones, TVs, video game consoles and more, countless electronics contain
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Breaking Down the Steps of Adhesive Bonding
- October 17, 2019
Adhesive bonding is a manufacturing process in which two or more surfaces are joined using an adhesive. While glue is commonly used for this process, epoxy or other types of adhesives may be used as well. The adhesive, however, must bind to the surfaces on which it’s applied. While adhesive bonding may sound complicated, it’s
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Wood Lathes vs Metal Lathes: What’s the Difference?
- October 16, 2019
A lathe is one of the most versatile machine tools used in the manufacturing industry. It can cut, sand, drill, face, turn and deform workpieces. Lathes are characterized by the way in which they hold workpieces. While milling machines expose a stationary workpiece to a rotating cutting tool, lathes expose a rotating workpiece to a
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Monroe Won Business Of The Year 2019!
- October 14, 2019
We are very proud to announce that Monroe won Business of the Year for Rochester Hills Michigan. Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce organizes The Sunrise Pinnacle Awards each year. These awards celebrate and honor the accomplishments and contributions of our region’s most visionary leaders, entrepreneurs, nonprofits organizations and businesses. There were over 500 attendees there
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6 Surprising Facts About Titanium
- October 14, 2019
Featuring the atomic number 22, titanium is a refractory metal that’s used extensively in the aerospace and manufacturing industries. Its strong and lightweight properties make it ideal for aerospace and manufacturing applications. Even if you’ve heard of titanium, though, there are probably some things about this metal that you don’t know. #1) It’s Twice as
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Primary vs Secondary Steelmaking: What’s the Difference?
- October 11, 2019
Defined as an alloy of iron and carbon, steel has become one of the world’s most important materials. It’s used to make everything from washing machines and dryers to bridges, airplanes, cars, buildings and more. Statistics show, in fact, that over 1.7 million tons of steel are produced each year. While there are different types
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