Joining and forming are two common types of manufacturing processes. Manufacturing companies often rely on one or both types of processes to convert raw materials into finished products. While joining and forming have a similar goal, however, they aren’t the … Read More

Have you heard of investment casting? A variation of lost wax casting, it’s become increasingly popular in recent years. From automotive and aerospace components to golf clubs and medical prostheses, it’s used to make a variety of common products. With … Read More

Featuring the atomic number 13, aluminum is a silver-colored metal that’s used extensively in the manufacturing industry. It’s prized for its unique characteristics, making it a versatile material in the production of countless consumer and commercial products. Even if you’re … Read More

Facing operations are often categories as either lathe or milling, depending on the type of machine used. They involve the use of a machine to selectively remove material from the end or shoulder of a workpiece. The workpiece is secured … Read More

Lost-foam and full-mold casting are two of the most popular types of evaporative-pattern casting. They both involve the use of pattern that, when exposed to heat, evaporates. The pattern material essential vaporizes while filling the surrounding space in the mold … Read More

Have you heard of the deformation process known as burnishing? It involves the use of a smooth tool to deform the surface of a workpiece. Burnishing isn’t as popular as other deformation processes. Nonetheless, it still offers several noteworthy advantages, … Read More

Powder coating and painting are two common finishing processes used in the manufacturing industry. They both involve the deposition of particulate matter onto the surface of an object or workpiece. Either powder or painting can be used to protect the … Read More