Also known as a forming press, a machine press is a heavy-duty industrial machine that uses pressure to resize or reshape a workpiece. It’s operated a worker, known as a toolsetter, who’s responsible for securing the workpiece in place and … Read More

From jewelry and keychains to cutting boards and clothes, countless products support laser engraving. As the name suggests, laser engraving involves the use of lasers to engrave the surface with a custom design. It doesn’t require ink, paint or pigments. … Read More

Many people assume that manufacturing and production are the same. As a result, the terms are used interchangeably when referring to business-related creation processes. While manufacturing and production have similar fundamentals, though, they are two unique processes. So, what’s the … Read More

Die cutting is a manufacturing-related fabrication process that involves the use of a machine to manipulate the size and shape of stock materials. It’s called “die cutting” because it requires the use of a die. The stock material, such as … Read More

Also known as rotocasting, rotational molding is a molding process used to create hollow objects in custom shapes and sizes. While plastic injection molding is highly effective at producing solid objects in custom shapes and sizes, it doesn’t work well … Read More

Also known as chromium plating, chrome plating is a finishing process that involves the application of chromium onto the surface of a metal workpiece or object. From wheels to doorknobs and cutlery and vases, it’s used for in a variety … Read More

Have you heard of honing? It’s a machining process used in the manufacturing industry that’s used to improve the texture of a workpiece’s surface. From automotive engines and airplane components to knives and gears, honing is used in a wide … Read More