How Metal Stamping Works

Metal stamping is a common manufacturing process. Also known simply as metal pressing, it involves the use of a stamping press to deform and shape a metal workpiece. Metal workpieces typically consist of sheet metal. To alter the shape of … Read More

The Beginner’s Guide to Metal Stamping

Not to be confused with metal fabrication, metal stamping is a metalworking process that involves the use of an industrial machine to deform a flat sheet of metal into a specific shape. Using pressure, the machine compresses the sheet metal … Read More

The 4 Types of Wing Nuts

Wing nuts offer a quick and easy way to fasten parts. Also known as butterfly nuts, they feature a pair of tabs on the side. The tabs are essentially “wings,” hence the name “wing nuts.” You can use these tabs … Read More

The Beginner’s Guide to Die-Cut Gaskets

Gaskets are one of the most common types of mechanical seals on the planet. They are used to seal mating surfaces in engines, machines, windows and more. Gaskets, however, are manufactured in different ways. While some of them are manufactured … Read More

The Benefits of Shearing: What You Should Know

There are different processes available for cutting metal. Some manufacturing companies use torch cutting, whereas others use plasma cutting. Torch and plasma cutting both revolve around heat to slide through metal. Another cutting process, however, is shearing. Shearing supports many … Read More

How Does a Rack and Pinion Press Work?

Pressing is a common manufacturing process. It involves the use of a tool, known as a press, to apply pressure to a workpiece. Also known as stamping, it’s typically used in conjunction with sheet metal. Sheet metal can be placed … Read More

What Is a Wing Nut?

Nuts are a common type of fasteners. Consisting of a piece of metal with a threaded hole, they are used in conjunction with a bolt to hold two or more objects together. The bolt is inserted through the objects, after … Read More