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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
What to Look for When Choosing a Bearing Housing
Bearings
After purchasing a bearing, you may need to choose a housing for it. Housings are frames that are designed to secure and support bearings. You can place a bearing inside of a housing. Once installed, the housing will allow the … 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
Employee of the Month: Brandon Wolgast
Blog Posts
Congratulations Brandon Wolgast on being Employee of the Month for January 2023 Nomination Brandon joined the Monroe IT team in November of 2015. When he first started, his primary role was to be our first IT Support Specialist for the … 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
What Are Eccentric Bushings for Spring Plungers?
Bushings
Spring plungers offer a simple and effective positioning solution for parts. Consisting of a spring and ball, they will apply pressure to the parts with which they are used. The enclosed spring will essentially push the ball or nose to … 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 Wire Rope Clips?
Clips
Wire rope is commonly used to lift heavy loads. It consists of braided strands of metal, such as steel. When compared to traditional rope, wire rope is stronger and able to support heavier loads. When using wire rope, however, you’ll … 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
What Are T-Type Door Holders?
Doors
Door holders are commonly used in both commercial and residential applications. As their name suggests, they are designed to hold open doors. You can install a door holder on a door, after which you can use it to keep the … 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
6 Common Myths About Nuts
Fasteners
Nuts are commonly used to secure parts together. They are threaded fasteners that connect to a mating fastener, such as a bolt. To secure two or more parts together, you can drive a bolt through the parts, followed by twisting … 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
Continuous Footman Loops: Everything You Need to Know
Footman Loop
Not all footman loops feature a single anchor point. Some of them feature multiple anchor points. Known as continuous footman loops, they are available in a variety of materials. You can find continuous footman loops in stainless steel, carbon steel … 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
What Is Rubber Sheeting Used For?
Gaskets
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
Pull Handles With Mounting Plates: What You Should Know
Handles
Pull handles are available in different styles. There are weld-on pull handles, for instance, and there are pull handles with mounting plates. They both feature a handle that you can grip and pull, but they use different method methods. What … Read More
6 Benefits of Aluminum Handwheels
Handwheel
Handwheels make it easy to perform adjustments. You can use them for nearly any machine-related adjustment application that requires a turning force. While you can find them in different materials, however, you may want to choose an aluminum handwheel. Aluminum … 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
5 Things to Consider When Choosing Door Hinges
Hinge
Hinges are commonly used to connect doors to frames. Typically consisting of two leafs and a pin-secured knuckle, they allow for a limited angle of rotation. You can connect a door to the surrounding frame with a set of hinges. … 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
How Do Bolt Type Anchor Shackles Work?
Hoist Rings
Hoists require special anchors, such as bolt type anchor shackles. These anchors are designed specifically for hoists. You can attach them to loads. You can then connect the hoist to the anchors via a cable. Bolt type anchor shackles are … 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
The Benefits of Rubber Keypads
Keypads
Keypads serve as the central interface for many devices. They are commonly used in the defense, aerospace, consumer and retail industries. Each keypad consists of a pad or block of button-affixed keys. Pressing a key will send a command to … Read More
What Are Spinner Knobs and How Do They Work?
Knobs
Industrial knobs come in a variety of styles, one of which is spinner. Spinner knobs aren’t ordinarily T-shaped handles. Rather, they feature a unique design that allows them to spin during use. When shopping for industrial knobs to use in … Read More
The Beginner’s Guide to Adjustable Glides
Leveling Mounts, Feet and Pads
When moving furniture, equipment or other heavy objects, you may want to use adjustable glides. It eliminates the need to manually lift and carry heavy objects. With adjustable glides, you can “glide” them on the floor. What Are Adjustable Glides? … 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
5 Facts About Yoke Ends
Lifting Equipment
Yoke ends offer a simple and effective rigging solution for cables. Rather than connecting a cable to a traditional fastener, such as a plain eyebolt, you can connect it to a yoke end. Yoke ends are used in many lifting … 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
What Are Finger Pull Bolts?
Locks
Latches are available in a variety of styles, one of which is finger pull bolt. Like all latches, they are commonly found on drawers, cabinets and doors. You can close these surfaces by pushing them shut, and you can open … 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
What Are Rapid Fire Retriever Magnets?
Magnets
If you work with sheet metal or other metal parts, you may want to invest in a rapid fire retriever magnet. Rapid fire retriever magnets are material handling devices. You can use them to lift and handle metal objects. Overview … 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
The Beginner’s Guide to Stair Climbing Conversion Kits
Material Handling
Some hand tucks are easier to roll up and down stairs than others. Stair climbing hand trucks, for instance, are designed specifically for stairs. You can still roll them on flat surfaces. Thanks to their wheel layout, though, stair climbing … Read More
5 Common Types of Non-Ferrous Metals
Metalworking
There are over 90 metallic elements listed on the Periodic Table. While no two metals are the same, they can all be classified as either ferrous or non-ferrous depending on whether they contain iron. Ferrous metals contain iron, whereas non-ferrous … Read More
5 Reasons to Choose Molded Rubber Grommets
Molding
You can’t go wrong with molded rubber grommets. Grommets are ring-shaped components. They are designed to reinforce holes so that wires, cables and ropes can be safely run through the holes. While all grommets are designed for use inside of … Read More
Employee of the Month: Judi Chaffee
Monroe News
Congratulations Judi Chaffee on being Employee of the Month for December 2022! Nomination This month we would like to recognize Judi Chaffee as the employee of the month. Judi is the second longest OneMonroe employee (27 years!!!). In those years … 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
The Benefits of Press Fit Plungers
Pins & Plungers
Not all plungers have a threaded shaft. Some of them are designed with a smooth shaft that’s devoid of any external threading. Known as press fit plungers, they are used for indexing and positioning. Press fit plungers feature a ball … 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 Facts About Rod Ends
Rod Ends
Are you familiar with rod ends? They are commonly used on automotive steering links, tie rods and control rods. Rod ends feature a shank and an integrated head, the latter of which contains a bearing. You can connect them to … 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
6 Common Types of Seals and How They Work
Seals
Seals are an important part of many machines. They are commonly used around fluid- and gas-carrying hoses. As the fluid or gas inside of a hose heats up, it will expand. This thermal expansion can cause the fluid or gas … 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
Gas Springs: What Is Damping Direction?
Springs
Not all springs are mechanical. There are gas springs that live up to their namesake by featuring compressed gas. You can use them to position moving parts. When exposed to a load, the pressure of the gas will increase, thus … 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
How to Choose the Right Toggle Clamps
Toggle Clamps
Toggle clamps offer an effective solution for securing and holding workpieces in place. They feature a lever-like arm that, when engaged, will apply a clamping force to the workpiece with which it’s used. There are different types of toggle clamps, … 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

Employee of the Month: Brandon Wolgast

January 26, 2023 | Blog Posts

Congratulations Brandon Wolgast on being Employee of the Month for January 2023 Nomination Brandon joined the Monroe IT team in November of 2015. When he first started, his primary role was to be our first IT Support Specialist for the … Read More

6 Common Types of Seals and How They Work

January 26, 2023 | Seals

Seals are an important part of many machines. They are commonly used around fluid- and gas-carrying hoses. As the fluid or gas inside of a hose heats up, it will expand. This thermal expansion can cause the fluid or gas … Read More

The Benefits of Press Fit Plungers

January 24, 2023 | Pins & Plungers

Not all plungers have a threaded shaft. Some of them are designed with a smooth shaft that’s devoid of any external threading. Known as press fit plungers, they are used for indexing and positioning. Press fit plungers feature a ball … Read More

What Is Ballizing and How Does It Work?

January 23, 2023 | 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 Beginner’s Guide to Floor Brackets: What You Should Know

January 19, 2023 | 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

6 Common Myths About Nuts

January 18, 2023 | Fasteners

Nuts are commonly used to secure parts together. They are threaded fasteners that connect to a mating fastener, such as a bolt. To secure two or more parts together, you can drive a bolt through the parts, followed by twisting … Read More

5 Things to Consider When Choosing Door Hinges

January 16, 2023 | Hinge

Hinges are commonly used to connect doors to frames. Typically consisting of two leafs and a pin-secured knuckle, they allow for a limited angle of rotation. You can connect a door to the surrounding frame with a set of hinges. … Read More

What Are Spinner Knobs and How Do They Work?

January 12, 2023 | Knobs

Industrial knobs come in a variety of styles, one of which is spinner. Spinner knobs aren’t ordinarily T-shaped handles. Rather, they feature a unique design that allows them to spin during use. When shopping for industrial knobs to use in … Read More

Drawer Slides and Travel Distance: What You Should Know

January 11, 2023 | 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

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