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What Are Tooling Balls Used For?
Tooling balls are commonly used in machining operations. Consisting of a heavy-duty metal construction — typically tungsten carbide — they provide a fixed reference point. To learn more about tooling balls and what they are used for, keep reading. Positioning … Read More
What Are Milling Connectors and How Do They Work?
Connectors come in a variety of styles, one of which is milling. Milling connectors are used to join multiple parts of pieces — just like all connectors. However, they feature a unique design that distinguishes them from all other styles … Read More
What Is a Machined Spring?
When researching the different types of springs, you may come across machined springs. They are available in extension and compression styles. Extension styles are designed to “extend” under a load, meaning they become longer. Compression styles, on the other hand, … Read More
What Is a Bridge Clamp? Get the Facts
Hydraulic clamps are commonly used to hold and secure workpieces. As their name suggests, they leverage hydraulic pressure to press against a workpiece. Hydraulic pressure is achieved with liquid, such as oil. There are different types of hydraulic clamps, however, … Read More
What Are The 5 Common Types of Screws?
When it comes to finding the perfect screws for your project, whether this is a DIY home project or a large company project, it is not always as easy as it may seem. In this article, we will be going … Read More
What Are Ball Plug Gages?
Ball plug gages are commonly used with many industrial machines. You can find them on lathes, milling machines, computer-numerical controlled (CNC) machines and more. As shown in the adjacent photo, ball plug gages feature a relatively simple. They essentially consist … Read More
5 Fast Facts About Turning in Manufacturing
Manufacturing companies use a variety of machining processes to deform and shape metal workpieces, one of which is turning. Not to be confused with milling, turning is a machining process that involves the use of a stationary cutting tool to … Read More