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The Beginner’s Guide to Honing
Have you heard of honing? It’s a machining process used in the manufacturing industry that’s used to improve the texture of a workpiece’s surface. From automotive engines and airplane components to knives and gears, honing is used in a wide … Read More
Plasma vs Laser Cutting: What’s the Difference?
The terms “plasma cutting” and “laser cutting” are often used interchangeably when referring to the use of hot, high-powered light to cut through workpieces. While similar, though, they aren’t necessarily the same. Plasma cutting and laser cutting use entirely different … Read More
What Is a Punch Tool?
Are you familiar with punch tools? Not to be confused with punch presses or their associated components, punch tools are used extensively in woodworking applications. They are often used in conjunction with other tools, such as a hammer and chisel, … Read More
What Is Friction Drilling?
Drilling is an age-old cutting process that involves the use of a manual or machine-powered tool bit to cut a cross-sectional hole in a workpiece. The tool bit is pressed against the surface of the workpiece, at which point it … Read More
What causes the self-loosening of fasteners?
The self-loosening of nuts and fasteners is common in any type of dynamic loads, such as changes in temperature, intense vibrations, or even poor-fitting parts. Such loads often have short term frictionless situations which cause the bolts to unwind from … Read More
6 Metallurgy Terms You Need to Know
From iron and aluminum to copper and titanium, metals play an important role in our everyday lives. They are used in the construction of countless products and man-made goods. If you look around your surroundings, in fact, you’ll probably discover … Read More
The 5 Types of Fusion Welding
Have you heard of fusion welding? Like other welding processes, it’s used to join two or more objects using heat. Fusion welding is unique, however, because of its ability to “fuse” the respective objects. Assuming the objects are made of … Read More