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Consisting of a doughnut-shaped threaded hole, nuts are one of the most commonly used fasteners on the planet. They are typically used in conjunction with a bolt to secure two or more objects together. The bolt is placed through a … Read More

Consisting of iron and carbon, steel is one of the world’s most versatile alloys. It’s used to make everything from cars and trucks to railroad tracks, nails, appliances and more. Today, we’re going to explore seven fun and interesting facts … Read More

Lathes are one of the most versatile machines used in the manufacturing industry. Among other things, manufacturing companies use them for metalworking, woodworking, finishing and even glassworking. Not all lathes feature a single-bladed cutting tool, however. Some use a special … Read More

Casting is a common manufacturing process that involves pouring liquid material — usually material that’s been preheated — into a mold cavity. As the liquid material cools, it hardens to create a new object in the shape of the mold. … Read More

While shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) is the most common type of welding process, there are other welding processes available, including plasma arc. As the name suggests, it involves the use of a plasma-based welding torch. Plasma arc welding still … Read More

Have you heard of metal etching? Although it’s been around for centuries, it’s become an increasingly common process used in the manufacturing industry. Metal etching allowing manufacturing companies to create permanent designs — or other visual graphics — on the … Read More

When researching some of the different welding processes, you may come across stud welding. It’s frequently used by manufacturing companies to install a fastener on a metal object or surface. Because of its similarities to flash welding, though, some people … Read More