Machining

Cams are commonly found in engines, industrial printers, manufacturing machines and various mechanical equipment. While small in size, they play an important role in the function of these devices. What are cams exactly, and how do they work? What Is … Read More

When shopping for workholding solutions, you may come across jig feet buttons. They are commonly used as workholding solutions in the manufacturing industry. Overview of Jig Feet Buttons Also known as jig rest buttons, jig feet buttons are workholding solutions … Read More

Not all machines consist of a single part. Many machines have dozens or even hundreds of parts. To prevent leaks around the surfaces where these parts meet, gaskets are used. Gaskets create a sealed mating surface between two or more … Read More

Manufacturing companies use a variety of processes to remove unwanted material from workpieces. Some of these processes are relatively simple, such as cutting and drilling. Others, however, are more complex. Abrasive jet machining falls under the latter category. It involves … Read More

Not to be confused with a lathe, milling machine is a type of manufacturing machine that uses a rotary cutting tool to remove material from a stationary workpiece. Milling machines can perform a variety of material-removing processes, including cutting, drilling, … Read More

Sheet metal is used in a variety of manufacturing applications. Consisting of large and thin pieces of metal — usually steel,aluminum, brass, tin or copper — it serves as the foundation for many consumer and commercial products. Some manufacturing companies, … Read More

Consisting of flat sheets of metal — typically hot or cold rolled — sheet metal is used extensively in the manufacturing industry. Manufacturing companies cut and reshape it to build various products. There are three primary types of sheet metal, … Read More