Drilling is an age-old cutting process that involves the use of a manual or machine-powered tool bit to cut a cross-sectional hole in a workpiece. The tool bit is pressed against the surface of the workpiece, at which point it … Read More

The self-loosening of nuts and fasteners is common in any type of dynamic loads, such as changes in temperature, intense vibrations, or even poor-fitting parts. Such loads often have short term frictionless situations which cause the bolts to unwind from … Read More

From iron and aluminum to copper and titanium, metals play an important role in our everyday lives. They are used in the construction of countless products and man-made goods. If you look around your surroundings, in fact, you’ll probably discover … Read More

Have you heard of fusion welding? Like other welding processes, it’s used to join two or more objects using heat. Fusion welding is unique, however, because of its ability to “fuse” the respective objects. Assuming the objects are made of … Read More

Nylon is a sturdy plastic used by several manufacturing companies to construct a variety of materials. It has numerous uses due to its superior physical properties. Here are some reasons why nylon is excellent for making fasteners. It is well-suited … Read More

Turning and boring are two common machining processes used in the manufacturing industry. They both require the use of a machine to remove material from a workpiece. Whether a workpiece is made of metal or wood, it can be probably … Read More

Found in everything from silverware and household appliances to electronics, building frames, automobiles and more, steel is one of the world’s most important materials. Classified as an iron alloy, it’s both strong and lightweight. There are different ways to make … Read More