Metalworking

From wrenches and cutting bits to eyeglass hinges and telephone plugs, metal injection molding is used to create a wide range of products. A form of injection molding, it involves filling a mold cavity with raw material. Metal injection molding … Read More

Welding is a fabrication process that’s used to join two or more workpieces. It’s typically performed using a device, known as a welder, that heats the respective workpieces, thereby fusing them together at the surface. Magnetic pulse welding, however, uses … Read More

Forging and forming are two common types of metalworking processes. They both involve the manipulation of metal to achieve a different size and/or shape. From iron and steel to aluminum, bronze and more, countless metals and alloys support these two … Read More

Also known as micromachining and short-stroke honing, superfinishing is an advanced metalworking process that’s designed to create a more refined finish on metal workpieces. Like other finishing processes, it involves the removal of material. Superfinishing removes the top layer of … Read More

It’s not uncommon for metal products to contain a protective outer layer that discourages rust and corrosion. Steel products, for instance, almost always feature some type of protective finish. Otherwise, moisture and oxygen will cause them to rust. While there … Read More

Also known as copper tubing, copper pipes are used extensively in plumbing and HVAC applications. It’s strong, durable and naturally protected against rust. And since copper is recyclable, it’s an environmentally friendly solution for these and other applications. While copper … Read More

Not to be confused with a milling machine, a lathe is a machining tool that’s used to cut, sand, knurl, drill and turn workpieces by exposing them to a stationary cutting tool. The workpiece is clamped in place, after which … Read More