While shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) is the most common type of welding process, there are other welding processes available, including plasma arc. As the name suggests, it involves the use of a plasma-based welding torch. Plasma arc welding still … Read More

Have you heard of metal etching? Although it’s been around for centuries, it’s become an increasingly common process used in the manufacturing industry. Metal etching allowing manufacturing companies to create permanent designs — or other visual graphics — on the … Read More

When researching some of the different welding processes, you may come across stud welding. It’s frequently used by manufacturing companies to install a fastener on a metal object or surface. Because of its similarities to flash welding, though, some people … Read More

Characterized by the presence of helical threading around a long shaft, screws are the world’s most common fastener. When two or more solid objects require joining, screws are often used. They offer an easy and effective solution for joining multiple … Read More

Milling is a common machining process that involves the use of a machine, known as a milling machine, to remove material from a stationary workpiece using a rotating cutting tool. With milling, the workpiece remains stationary, whereas the cutting tool … Read More

Not all welding processes involve the use of an electric arc. While arc welding is certainly popular in the manufacturing and construction industries, there are welding processes available, including ultrasonic welding. Unlike arc welding, ultrasonic welding doesn’t use electricity to … Read More

Stainless Steel Nails and Deck Screws Are you doing basic construction or using adhesives? If so, you might want to use stainless steel nails. Almost all framing, siding and structural jobs use nails. If you have any outdoor applications, you … Read More