Steel is one of the world’s most important materials. Consisting of iron and carbon, it’s an alloy that’s used to make everything from screws and bolts to bridges, buildings, vehicles, engines and more. While there are different techniques used to … Read More

Have you heard of lifting magnets? If so, you might be wondering how they work. Lifting magnets produce the same magnetic field as all other magnets. They are known as “lifting magnets,” however, because they are designed specifically to lift … Read More

Adjustable handles offer a convenient way to fasten and unfasten machinery components. As the name suggests, they are designed for “adjustment” applications. You can turn an adjustable handle to adjust a machinery component. Not all adjustable handles are the same, … Read More

Hinges come in many different types. Standard hinges consist of two leafs, a knuckle and a pin. Like all hinges, they allow for a limited angle of rotation with the surfaces on which they are installed. There are other types … Read More

There are a variety of cutting processes used in the manufacturing industry. While you might be familiar with laser, plasma and water jet, a lesser-known cutting process is electrical discharge machining (EDM). It’s a metal fabrication technique that allows manufacturing … Read More

Drawer slides are commonly found in cabinets, chests of drawers and other types of furniture. If a piece of furniture has one or more drawers, it will have at least one slide. A drawer slide is a component that allows … Read More

One of the decisions you’ll have to make when shopping for hinges is choosing the right material. While most hinges are made of metal, they are available in different types of metals. Some of them are harder and stronger than … Read More