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What Is Punching in the Manufacturing Industry?
Punching is a metalworking process that’s used extensively in the manufacturing industry. It’s called “punching” because it involves punching a hole through a workpiece. It can be performed either by hand or using a machine, the latter of which is … Read More
Think All Metal Rolling Is the Same? Think Again.
In metalworking, rolling involves forcing metal — either cool or heated — through one or more rollers to change the metal’s physical properties. The rollers compress bar or sheet metal, thereby making it thinner while also achieving a more uniform … Read More
What Is Metal Spinning?
Also known as metal turning, metal spinning is a type of metalworking process that involves the use of a rotating machine — typically a CNC lathe — to deform metal over a pre-shaped mold. Unlike with other metal turning processes, … Read More
6 Surprising Facts About Steel Mills
Steel mills, also known as steelworks, are industrial factories that specialize in the production of steel. They typically smelt down iron and carbon, mixing the two together in a specific ratio to create steel. Even if you’re familiar with this … Read More
Evaporative-Pattern Casting 101: What You Should Know
Along with sand molding, plaster molding and shell molding, evaporative-pattern casting is a common casting process used in the metalworking industry. Statistics show that it accounts for up to 29% of all aluminum casting performed in the United States. But … Read More
Brazing vs Welding: Comparing These 2 Common Joining Processes
Welding and brazing are two of the most common metal-joining processes used in the manufacturing industry. When fasteners aren’t viable, manufacturers often use one of these techniques to join two metal surfaces together. But while brazing and welding both allow … Read More