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What Is Basic Oxygen Steelmaking?
Steel is one of the world’s most important materials. Consisting of iron and carbon, it’s an alloy that’s used to make everything from screws and bolts to bridges, buildings, vehicles, engines and more. While there are different techniques used to … Read More
An Introduction to Lifting Magnets and How They Work
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
Don’t over tighten your fasteners
Overdriving fasteners can affect their overall capacity. There are a few ways that you can avoid fastener overdriving from happening. Drill plot holes Plot holes are holes for driving fasteners. They are small in diameter and keep the fasteners from … Read More
Teardrop vs Ball vs Button-Head Adjustable Handles
Adjustable handles offer a convenient way to fasten and unfasten machinery components. As the name suggests, they are designed for “adjustment” applications. You can turn an adjustable handle to adjust a machinery component. Not all adjustable handles are the same, … Read More
What Are Bi-Fold Hinges?
Hinges come in many different types. Standard hinges consist of two leafs, a knuckle and a pin. Like all hinges, they allow for a limited angle of rotation with the surfaces on which they are installed. There are other types … Read More
What Is Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) Cutting?
There are a variety of cutting processes used in the manufacturing industry. While you might be familiar with laser, plasma and water jet, a lesser-known cutting process is electrical discharge machining (EDM). It’s a metal fabrication technique that allows manufacturing … Read More
The right fastener for your home project
Home renovation projects are vital as they increase your home’s energy efficiency and its property value. However, failure to use the right fasteners can impact the structural integrity of your home. For instance, using the wrong bolts to join parts … Read More