6 Facts About Rare-Earth Magnets

Rare-earth magnets, including samarium-cobalt and neodymium-iron-boron (NIB), offer prized for their superior strength and performance. They live up to their namesake by featuring a construction of rare-earth elements that are capable of producing exceptionally strong magnetic fields. You can find … Read More

5 Benefits of Powder Coating

From motorcycle and bicycle frames to musical instruments, cookware and more, countless products are manufactured with a powder-coated exterior. Powder coating is a finishing process that involves the deposition of dry particulate matter (powder) onto the surface of an object … Read More

The Heavy Impact on Machining Vibrations

Most types of heavy machines used in the manufacturing industry, including lathes and milling machines, produce vibrations during operation. Also known as chatter, these machining vibrations can often responsible for premature wear and tear. When ignored, the constant vibrations will … Read More

What Is Thread-Locking Fluid?

Have you ever installed a fastener, such as a bolt or screw, only for it to wiggle its way out? Even if it doesn’t happen immediately, fasteners can and will loosen over time. This is especially true in applications involving … Read More

Milling vs Grinding: What’s the Difference?

Milling and grinding are two common machining processes performed in the manufacturing industry. They both involve the removal of material from a workpiece, and they both support a wide variety of materials. Whether a workpiece is made of iron, aluminum, … Read More

6 Facts About Nail Guns

Also known as a nailer, a nail gun is a handheld power tool that’s designed to drive nails into an object or workpiece. They are typically powered by either compressed air, flammable gas or electromagnetism. Rather than relying on a … Read More

Why should you invest in security screws?

Security screws prevent removal with standard tools like flat- and cross-head screwdrivers and hex keys. These special fasteners are often described as anti-theft, tamper-resistant and tamper-proof screws. Whatever you call them, they make it more difficult for people to steal … Read More