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An Introduction to Stereolithography (SLA)
3D Printing
3D printing has evolved over the years. In addition to fused filament fabrication (FFF), there are now other technologies used to build three-dimensional objects from raw materials. Stereolithography is one such alternative 3D printing technology. Like FFF, it involves the … Read More
6 Surprising Facts About Titanium
Aerospace
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 … Read More
What’s the Difference Between Mass Production and Custom Production?
American Manufacturing
Production is what makes the world go round. Defined as the conversion of raw materials and resources into finished products, it’s the precursor to consumption. People desire specific types of products. Before they can buy and use a product, though, … Read More
The Beginner’s Guide to Ball Plungers
Ball Plungers
Indexing plungers come in a variety of styles, one of the most popular being ball. Ball plungers feature a spring-enclosed shaft and a ball. They are used for indexing and positioning applications. If you need to index or position a … Read More
What Is Ballizing and How Does It Work?
Ballizing
Tubes and other hollow passages often require ballizing. Also known simply as ball sizing, it’s a roller burnishing process. Roller burnishing processes are designed to remove superficial imperfections. While most roller burnishing processes involve the use of hardened rollers, ballizing … Read More
The Complete Guide to Pillow Block Bearings
Bearings
Pillow block bearings are used in a wide variety of machines. Also known as plummer block bearings, they are designed to support a rotating shaft. The shaft is inserted into the center of a pillow block bearing, at which point … Read More
The Beginner’s Guide to Carriage Bolts
Beginners Guides
When shopping for bolts, you may come across carriage bolts. Also known as coach bolts, they are used in fastening applications. You can use carriage bolts to fasten metal workpieces to other metal workpieces, or you can use them to … Read More
What Are Cowl Vents and How Do They Work?
Blog Posts
Cowl vents are commonly found on cars, trucks, tractors, buses and other vehicles. Also known as dorade boxes, they are designed to facilitate airflow. You can find cowl vents in different sizes and styles, but they all allow air to … Read More
Pros and Cons of Single-Pass Boring
Boring
Boring is a common process used in the manufacturing industry. Not to be confused with drilling, it involves the use of a cutting tool or bit to enlarge an existing hole in a workpiece. While some boring processes require multiple … Read More
The Beginner’s Guide to Floor Brackets: What You Should Know
Brackets
If you’re looking to install a partitioning wall, aluminum frame or other tall objects in your workplace, you may want to use floor brackets. They offer a simple and effective anchoring point for vertical structures. What Are Floor Brackets? Floor … Read More
The Beginner’s Guide to Rubber Bumpers
Bumpers
When shopping for molded parts, you may come across rubber parts. They are made of molded rubber. Rubber bumpers are small rubber pads that are highly versatile. You can use them in a variety of recreational and commercial applications. Overview … Read More
Do Pillow Block Bushings Require Lubrication?
Bushings
If you’re thinking about buying a pillow block bushing, you might be wondering whether they require lubrication. Pillow block bushings are mountable bearings. Also known as plummer blocks, they are used to support a rotating shaft. You can place a … Read More
OneMonroe’s Integro DC Wiring Solution
Cables & Wiring
An all-in-one wiring solution for utility-scale, commercial, and industrial solar arrays is offered by OneMonroe’s DC wiring system. All of our DC wiring solutions are UL approved and built in the US for a unique solution that completely matches your … Read More
The Beginner’s Guide to Pneumatic Casters
Casters
When shopping for casters, you may come across pneumatic casters. They’ve become a popular alternative to traditional casters. With their pneumatic operation, they can absorb shock while subsequently protecting the objects with which they are used from damage. For a … Read More
5 Fun Facts About Die Casting
Casting
Manufacturing companies often use die casting produce complex metal products and components with precise dimensions. There are other processes available that can manipulate metal workpieces into a new size and shape. Die casting, however, is more accurate since it allows … Read More
G30 vs G43 vs G70 Industrial Chains: What’s the Difference?
Chains
When shopping for industrial chains, you may come across the terms “G30,” “G43” and “G70” They are specific chain grades. Chains are commonly used to lift and pull heavy loads. Therefore, they must be designed to support the weight of … Read More
What Is Thread-Locking Fluid?
Chemical Processes
Have you ever installed a fastener, such as a bolt or screw, only for it to wiggle its way out? Even if it doesn’t happen immediately, fasteners can and will loosen over time. This is especially true in applications involving … Read More
What Are Clip Blocks and How Do They Work?
Clamps
Clip blocks offer a simple solution when working with panels and aluminum profiles. You may need to temporarily hold a panel to an aluminum profile. Rather than using screws or other traditional fasteners to hold these components together, you can … Read More
What Are Cable Clips?
Clips
Cable clips simplify the process of installing, as well as maintaining, wires and cables. Rather than allowing a wire or cable to hang loosely, you can secure it in place with a set of cable clips. Whether you’re installing a … Read More
6 Facts About Nail Guns
Construction
Also known as a nailer, a nail gun is a handheld power tool that’s designed to drive nails into an object or workpiece. They are typically powered by either compressed air, flammable gas or electromagnetism. Rather than relying on a … Read More
How Does Water Jet Cutting Work?
Cutting
Cutting is synonymous with the manufacturing industry. To convert raw materials and workpieces into finished products, manufacturing companies must typically cut them. Cutting is simply defined as physically separating or opening a solid object. There are several different types of … Read More
What Is a Solar Inverter and How Does It Work?
Did You Know?
Solar energy is on the rise. According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), 3% of all electricity produced in the United States comes from solar panels. Solar panels are devices that produce electricity in response to sunlight. Solar panels, … Read More
What Is a Distribution Box?
Distribution Boxes
Distribution boxes are commonly used in residential and commercial electrical systems. Also known as a distribution board, it’s responsible for distributing the electrical power throughout the home or building with which it’s used. To learn more about distribution boxes and … Read More
A Crash Course on Copper Crash Bar Covers
Doors
If you own or manage a commercial building, you may want to invest in copper crash bar covers. Offices, restaurants, retail stores and other commercial buildings often have crash bars on their doors. Rather than pulling a handle, visitors can … Read More
Drawer Slides and Travel Distance: What You Should Know
Drawer Slides
When shopping for drawer slides, you may come across the term “travel distance.” Drawer slides are commonly used in cabinets, tool benches and other storage solutions. They consist of rails with ball bearings. As their name suggests, they are used … Read More
An Introduction to Lifting Magnets and How They Work
Economy
Have you heard of lifting magnets? If so, you might be wondering how they work. Lifting magnets produce the same magnetic field as all other magnets. They are known as “lifting magnets,” however, because they are designed specifically to lift … Read More
How Much Does it Cost to Charge an EV at a Public Charging Station
Electric Vehicles
Cost To Charge Electric Vehicles The cost to charge an electric vehicle can vary greatly due to different charging station network companies and their pricing model. Electrify America, a common charging station in the south, charges by kilowatt per hour … Read More
Top 10 Failures in Manufacturing
Employment
If you are looking for a list of spectacular manufacturing failures, where products fail to perform as intended, that is not this story (although I would bet at least one of these listed failures happened in every one of those … Read More
5 Tips to Reduce Waste in the Manufacturing Industry
Energy
All businesses should take a proactive approach towards minimizing waste, and manufacturing companies are no exception. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), more than a quarter-billion tons of trash are produced in the United States each year. While it’s … Read More
What’s the Difference Between Buffing and Polishing
Fabrication
Buffing and polishing are two common finishing processes used in the manufacturing industry. They both involve smoothing the surface of a workpiece to improve its aesthetics as well as its physical properties. Unbeknownst to many people, however, buffing and polishing … Read More
How Cold-Formed Steel Is Made
Factory
Statistics show steelmakers in the United States produced over 95 million tons of the iron-carbon alloy in 2018 — the industry’s highest level of production in over a decade. Consisting mostly of iron with about 0.03 to 1% carbon, it’s … Read More
What Are Through-Hardened Washers?
Fasteners
When choosing washers, you should consider the load to which they will be exposed. Washers are fasteners that are used in conjunction with other fasteners. They are typically used to distribute the load of a bolt. For high-stress applications involving … Read More
How to Choose Fine Screw Adjusters
Fine Screw Adjusters
Fine screw adjusters offer a convenient alternative to reduction-geared adjusters. Consisting of small rods with a high threads per inch (TPI) count, you can use them to fine-tune machines and equipment. Fine screw adjusters make it easy to perform adjustments … Read More
6 Common Uses for Footman Loops
Footman Loop
Footman loops are versatile products that support a variety of different applications. Also known as strap loops, they are metal bars. You can install them on just about any flat surface. What are some uses for footman loops exactly? Here … Read More
The Beginner’s Guide to In-Line Fuses
Fuses
Fuses are commonly used to protect electrical devices from overcurrent. They consist of tubes with a metal coil or a similar internal component. When exposed to excess current, the internal component will break or melt. Electricity will no longer be … Read More
The Beginner’s Guide to Flange Gaskets
Gaskets
When connecting two or more sections of pipe together, you may want to use a flange gasket. Flange gaskets offer a reliable mechanical seal. Thanks to their flared or “flanged” design, they cover a large surface area — all while … Read More
The Beginner’s Guide to Folding Pull Handles
Handles
Not all pull handles are the same. While some of them are fixed, others can be folded. Known as folding pull handles, they are commonly used in commercial environments where they offer a convenient, space-saving alternative to fixed pull handles. … Read More
What Is the Bore in a Handwheel and Why Is It Important?
Handwheel
When shopping for handwheels, you may notice that some of them feature a bore. Handwheels are commonly used in adjustment applications that require a turning force. You can connect them to a machine or equipment, after which you can use … Read More
Choosing the Right Drawer Slide Finish
Hardware
Slides are an essential part of all drawers. From cabinets and chests of drawers to workbenches and toolboxes, they are runners that allow drawers to open and close. When you pull open a drawer, it will glide along a pair … Read More
5 Benefits of Using Hex Keys
Hex Keys
Not all fasteners require the use of a screwdriver to install or remove. There are different types of fasteners. While fasteners with a slotted or Philips head typically require a screwdriver, those with a hexagonal recess only require a hex … Read More
Traditional Hinges vs Take-Apart Hinges: What’s the Difference?
Hinge
When shopping for hinges, you may come across take-apart hinges. They look like most other hinges. Take-apart hinges still feature two leafs, which allow for a limited degree of rotation once installed. Take-apart hinges, however, can be easily removed. What … Read More
A Short History of Casters
History
Casters are one of those things we take for granted and use every day. From the grocery cart to the office chair you sit in, the caster is a part of moving heavy items easily in multiple directions by pushing … Read More
The Beginner’s Guide to Swivel Hoist Rings
Hoist Rings
Not all hoist rings consist of a fixed bail. Some of them have a bail that can freely turn from side to side. Known as swivel hoist rings, they are used in conjunction with a hoist. Hoists are industrial lifting … Read More
How to Choose a Clevis Slip Hook
Hooks
Clevis slip hooks are commonly used to secure loads. They feature a heavy-duty hook and a clevis pin. The clevis pin is removable. Inserting the clevis pin through the top of the hook will result in a U-shaped point. Cables … Read More
What Is Tactile Feedback for Membrane Switches?
Keypads
Tactile feedback is a common feature with many membrane switches. All membrane switches, of course, consist of multiple layers. They are circuit-controlling components with one or more flexible substrates. The use of a flexible substrate is what distinguishes membrane switches … Read More
What Are Knurled Metal Knobs?
Knobs
Not all industrial knobs are the same. You can find them in a variety of styles, one of which is knurled metal. Knurled metal knobs are used for tightening, fastening and pulling objects. They consist of a handle that you … Read More
5 Benefits of Threaded Tube Ends for Leveling Feet
Leveling Mounts, Feet and Pads
Threaded tube ends are designed to support leveling feet. Some objects may already feature threaded holes on the bottom. To install leveling feet, you just need to twist the leveling feet clockwise into these holes. Other objects, however, may lack … Read More
6 Things to Consider When Choosing a Lever Arm
Lever Arms
Lever arms are commonly used to control machines. Also known as lever handles, they support a variety of machine-related applications. You can use them to start and stop machines, change the gears, make adjustments and more. If you’re going to … Read More
Rope Rings: A Versatile Tie-Down Solution
Lifting Equipment
For a quick and effective tie-down solution, look no further than a rope ring. They are commonly used to secure loads. You can mount a rope ring on a safe, supportive structure. Once mounted, you can connect a rope or … Read More
What Are LED Streamer Lights?
Lighting
When shopping for industrial lighting systems, you may stumble upon light-emitting diode (LED) streamer lights. They are commonly used in the construction industry. Many construction companies use LED streamer lights to illuminate their workspaces. What are LED streamer lights exactly, … Read More
5 Features to Look For in a Walk-In Cooler Lock
Locks
You can’t use just any lock for a walk-in cooler. Walk-in coolers are large commercial refrigeration systems. As their name suggests, they are large enough to “walk in.” Whether you own a restaurant, cafe, food processing business or any other … Read More
The Beginner’s Guide to Cams and How They Work
Machining
Cams are commonly found in engines, industrial printers, manufacturing machines and various mechanical equipment. While small in size, they play an important role in the function of these devices. What are cams exactly, and how do they work? What Is … Read More
Magnetic Utility Lifters: A Convenient Way to Clean Scrap Metal
Magnets
Picking up scrap metal can be tedious. Over the course of a typical workday, businesses may produce pounds of scrap metal as a byproduct of their operations. You can always bend down to pick up scrap metal piece by piece, … Read More
What Are Jig Feet Buttons? Here’s What You Should Know
Manufacturing
When shopping for workholding solutions, you may come across jig feet buttons. They are commonly used as workholding solutions in the manufacturing industry. Overview of Jig Feet Buttons Also known as jig rest buttons, jig feet buttons are workholding solutions … Read More
An Introduction to Inorganic Antimicrobial Coatings
Material
You might not be able to see them, but germs are everywhere. Studies show that a typical desk surface contains over 10 million germs. Aside from cleaning surfaces, though, there are other ways to stop these microscopic invaders from spreading. … Read More
Drywall Carts: Simplifying the Process of Moving Drywall
Material Handling
Do you work with drywall? When building residential homes and commercial buildings, many workers use drywall. Also known as sheetrock and gypsum panel, it consists of a gypsum plaster between two layers of a paper-based material. Whether you’re constructing wall … Read More
Why Doesn’t Stainless Steel Rust? What You Should Know
Metalworking
Stainless steel is one of the world’s most popular materials. It’s used to make everything from cookware and furniture to structural building frames, bridges, engines and more. According to Statista, global production of stainless steel has more than doubled since … Read More
An Introduction to Molded Rubber Plugs
Molding
Molded rubber plugs are highly versatile. Like other rubber parts, they don’t rust, nor do they corrode. Therefore, molded rubber plugs last a long time. You can use them to seal holes, finish surfaces and protect components from damage. What … Read More
Employee of the Month: Greg Sepanski
Monroe News
Congratulations Greg Sepanski on being Employee of the Month for May 2023 Nomination Greg has the crucial role of overseeing Quality at OneMonroe Ira, our business hinges on consistently delivering high-quality products and Greg has been doing an amazing at keeping this … Read More
Top 10 Failures in Manufacturing
National
If you are looking for a list of spectacular manufacturing failures, where products fail to perform as intended, that is not this story (although I would bet at least one of these listed failures happened in every one of those … Read More
The Beginner’s Guide to Compression Molding
Operations
Compression molding is a molding process that’s characterized by the use of a heated mold that’s exposed to pressure. Like other molding processes, it involves placing a material, typically plastic or a similar polymer, in a mold cavity. After the … Read More
Keyed Different vs Keyed Alike Padlocks
Padlocks
When purchasing padlocks in bulk, one of the decisions you’ll have to make is whether to choose keyed different or keyed alike. All padlocks require the use of a key to open. They don’t have a combination dial. Rather, padlocks … Read More
What Are Lateral Spring Plungers?
Pins & Plungers
When shopping for spring plungers, you may encounter lateral spring plungers. They are used for many of the same locking and indexing applications as traditional spring plungers. Lateral spring plungers, however, are designed for lateral use. What are lateral spring … Read More
5 Benefits of Powder Coating
Plating
From motorcycle and bicycle frames to musical instruments, cookware and more, countless products are manufactured with a powder-coated exterior. Powder coating is a finishing process that involves the deposition of dry particulate matter (powder) onto the surface of an object … Read More
What Is a Toggle Press and How Does It Work?
Pressing
Machine presses are used extensively in the manufacturing industry. They live up to their namesake by applying pressure to a workpiece. Some of them can apply as much as 30 tons of pressure, in fact, whereas others are designed to … Read More
Understanding Airplane Stalls
Quality
There are some key differences to understanding the difference between a stall in your car and a stall in an airplane. When your car stalls, it slows until it comes to a complete stop. When an airplane stalls, it stops … Read More
6 Common Materials Used for Rod Ends
Rod Ends
From steering links and tie rods to control ends and more, rod ends are used in a variety of applications. Also known as Heim Joints, they are mechanical joints consisting of a shank and bearing. Like with other mechanical joints, … Read More
What Is Rubber Sheeting Used For?
Rubber Products
Rubber sheeting is a versatile product that’s used in dozens of applications. As the name suggests, it consists of sheets of rubber. Rubber sheeting may feature plain silicone or neoprene sheets, or may feature fiber-reinforced rubber sheets. What is rubber … Read More
The Benefits of PTFE Seals: What You Should Know
Seals
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is commonly used in the construction of seals. Many O-rings, for instance, are entirely of PTFE. You can place them around the mating surfaces to prevent leaks. Even when exposed to pressurized fluid or gas, they will continue … Read More
What’s the Difference between Bolts and Screws?
Slider Top Post
It’s a common assumption that bolts are screws refer to the same fastening hardware. But while they look similar — and have similar characteristics — they are two unique fasteners with their own unique applications. So, what’s the difference between … Read More
OneMonroe’s Integro DC Wiring Solution
Solar
An all-in-one wiring solution for utility-scale, commercial, and industrial solar arrays is offered by OneMonroe’s DC wiring system. All of our DC wiring solutions are UL approved and built in the US for a unique solution that completely matches your … Read More
6 Facts About Extension Springs
Springs
Extension springs are commonly used in furniture, household appliances, garage doors and countless other everyday products. Also known as tension springs, they are designed to operate under a tension load. Here are six facts about extension springs. #1) Create a … Read More
NAM Releases Third Quarter Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey
Survey
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has released its 2018 Third Quarter Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey. Available here, the survey provides insight into the current state of the American manufacturing industry. While the NAM regularly releases these surveys on the American … Read More
What Is a Membrane Switch?
Switches
Switches play an important role in nearly all electronic devices. From manufacturing equipment and vehicles to lamps, smartphones and more, most electronic devices feature one or more switches. Not all switches are designed the same, however. There are membrane switches … Read More
What Is Fiber Optic Cable?
Technology
Not all cables are made of copper or aluminum. When used to transmit data, cables are often made of optical fibers. Known as fiber optic cable, it’s used extensively in telecommunications applications. Even if you’re unfamiliar with fiber optic cable, … Read More
Top 5 Benefits of Using Arrow Ties
Ties
Have you heard of arrow ties? As shown in the adjacent photo, they are arrow-shaped ties. You can use them to quickly secure bags, cables or other objects together. Arrow ties feature teeth along the shaft. After wrapping an arrow … Read More
What Is a Vertical Toggle Clamp?
Toggle Clamps
If you’re looking for a workholding solution, you may want to choose a vertical toggle clamp. This clamp will secure your workpiece into place so that you can perform tasks like drilling, cutting or sanding. All toggle clamps are workholding … Read More
How to Choose Tooling Balls
Tooling Balls
Are you looking for tooling balls? Also known as construction balls, they are used in a wide variety of commercial applications. Tooling balls are used for coining, detents, gage tips and more. For the greatest utility, though, you’ll need to … Read More
What Is Diamond Turning?
Turning
Turning is a machining process used in the manufacturing industry to remove material from a workpiece using a stationary cutting tool. It’s typically performed using a lathe. Once secured to the lathe, the workpiece will rotate. The cutting tool will … Read More
How to Choose a Vent for a Vehicle
Vents
Vehicles often require ventilation. Most vehicles, for instance, generate heat. Rather than allowing the heat to accumulate within the vehicle’s engine bay, it must be dissipated. Vents offer a simple and effective ventilation solution for vehicles. You can install a … Read More
Top 5 Benefits of Omni Wheels
Wheels
Have you heard of omni wheels? Short for omni-directional wheels, they are commonly used as an alternative to casters. Most casters use traditional swivel-mount wheels. Omni wheels use a different design without swivel-mount wheels. Omni wheels feature small rollers embedded … Read More
The Beginner’s Guide to Plunger-Style Door Holders
Workers & Workplace
Door holders are available in different styles. There are T-style door holders, for instance, as well as plunger-style door holders. You can use either of them to hold doors open. T-style door holders live up to their namesake by featuring … Read More

The Complete Guide to Pillow Block Bearings

June 1, 2023 | Bearings

Pillow block bearings are used in a wide variety of machines. Also known as plummer block bearings, they are designed to support a rotating shaft. The shaft is inserted into the center of a pillow block bearing, at which point … Read More

Employee of the Month: Greg Sepanski

May 31, 2023 | Monroe News

Congratulations Greg Sepanski on being Employee of the Month for May 2023 Nomination Greg has the crucial role of overseeing Quality at OneMonroe Ira, our business hinges on consistently delivering high-quality products and Greg has been doing an amazing at keeping this … Read More

The Benefits of PTFE Seals: What You Should Know

May 30, 2023 | Seals

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is commonly used in the construction of seals. Many O-rings, for instance, are entirely of PTFE. You can place them around the mating surfaces to prevent leaks. Even when exposed to pressurized fluid or gas, they will continue … Read More

What Are Lateral Spring Plungers?

May 29, 2023 | Pins & Plungers

When shopping for spring plungers, you may encounter lateral spring plungers. They are used for many of the same locking and indexing applications as traditional spring plungers. Lateral spring plungers, however, are designed for lateral use. What are lateral spring … Read More

Why Doesn’t Stainless Steel Rust? What You Should Know

May 24, 2023 | Metalworking

Stainless steel is one of the world’s most popular materials. It’s used to make everything from cookware and furniture to structural building frames, bridges, engines and more. According to Statista, global production of stainless steel has more than doubled since … Read More

The Beginner’s Guide to Folding Pull Handles

May 23, 2023 | Handles

Not all pull handles are the same. While some of them are fixed, others can be folded. Known as folding pull handles, they are commonly used in commercial environments where they offer a convenient, space-saving alternative to fixed pull handles. … Read More

What Are Cable Clips?

May 22, 2023 | Clips

Cable clips simplify the process of installing, as well as maintaining, wires and cables. Rather than allowing a wire or cable to hang loosely, you can secure it in place with a set of cable clips. Whether you’re installing a … Read More

An Introduction to O-Ring Sizes and What They Mean

May 18, 2023 | Seals

You can’t choose the right O-ring without considering the size. O-rings are mechanical seals that feature a circular, ring-like shape. They are typically used to seal mating surfaces. Even when exposed to pressurized liquid or gas, O-rings will continue to … Read More

Traditional Hinges vs Take-Apart Hinges: What’s the Difference?

May 16, 2023 | Hinge

When shopping for hinges, you may come across take-apart hinges. They look like most other hinges. Take-apart hinges still feature two leafs, which allow for a limited degree of rotation once installed. Take-apart hinges, however, can be easily removed. What … Read More

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