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Commonly used in the manufacturing industry, die casting is a casting process that involves forcing molten metal through the cavity of a pre-shaped mold. Base metals such as zinc, aluminum, copper, magnesium and lead are first heated until they achieve … Read More

Along with drilling and milling, turning is a common machining process used in the manufacturing industry. It involves the use of a tool bit to selectively cut away material from a rotating workpiece. The workpiece is placed inside a turning … Read More

A rivet is a type of fastener that’s used in the permanent assembly of a product or workpiece. Featuring a bolt-like design, they are affixed with a head that’s wider than the shaft. When a rivet is driven into a … Read More

Also known as a lifting magnet, a material handling magnet is a magnetically powered tool that’s used to lift, manipulate and move heavy loads. A type of electropermanent magnet, it uses an electrical current to activate and deactivate a magnetic … Read More

A rod end bearing is a common type of mechanical joint used on the ends of control rods. The steering columns in most cars, trucks and other vehicles, for example, feature tie rods with a rod end bearing. Of course, … Read More

From washing machines and clothes dryers to automobiles, handrails, fences and more, countless products are manufactured with a powder-coated surface. This finishing process involves the application of dry powder onto the surface of products or materials. Powder coating has been … Read More

Consisting primarily of iron and carbon, as well as trace amounts of other elements, steel is alloy metal that’s used in countless manufacturing applications. You’ll find cars, airplanes, ships, buildings, tools and more made of it. There are different classifications … Read More