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Broaching is a common machining process that’s used to selectively remove material from a workpiece. It differs from other machining processes by relying on a specific tool called a broach. As the broach pushes against or pulls through the surface … Read More

While the word “boring” is most commonly used to describe a dull, monotonous or otherwise uninteresting task, it also refers to a machining process in which an existing hole in a workpiece is expanded using a boring machine. Machine boring … Read More

Electrical switches are an essential component used in electronic devices. Their primary purpose is to control a circuit using a basic “on” and “off” mechanism. When an electrical switch is turned on, the circuit is complete and thus powered. When … Read More

From stereo speakers and computer hard drives to heavy lifting devices and power generators, electromagnets are used in a variety of applications. They are called “electromagnets” because they rely on an electrical current to produce a magnetic field. This is … Read More

A bearing is a common machinery component that’s used to regulate the motion and reduce the friction of a moving part. It restricts relative movement to reduce the load placed on the part and the machine. In fact, the word … Read More

Invented in the mid-1960s, laser cutting is a type of material cutting process that involves the use of hot, high-powered lasers to cut through metal or other materials with extreme precision. The term “laser” stands for ” Light Amplification by … Read More

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