Mechanical Engineering Blog
Author: Andreas Velling
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Posts
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Case Study – JLC Group
03. February 2021We contacted one of our customers, JLC Group, to enquire about the ways to satisfy the needs and requirements of sectors known for their high demands. And to learn about […]
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How Plasma Cutting Works? Advantages & Disadvantages
27. January 2021Metal cutting can be categorised into two – mechanical and thermal cutting. Plasma cutting is a thermal cutting method where ionised gas is used for cutting the metal. It is […]
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All About Sheet Metal – Materials, Standard Sizes & Forming Processes
27. January 2021Sheet metal is the basis of all engineering today. We can see it everywhere – from cars and machinery to house facades and furniture. To utilise sheet metal to its […]
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Circular Runout (GD&T) Explained
26. January 2021ASME Y14.5 2009 GD&T Standards lists out 14 types of geometric tolerances. These 14 tolerances are bunched up into five different groups based on the type of control they offer. […]
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Horizontal vs Vertical Milling
21. January 2021Milling refers to the removal of workpiece material by rotary cutters. Grooving, boring, drilling, etc. can all be used to manufacture parts with the desired finish. The introduction of CNC […]
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Metal Extrusion
18. January 2021Both stock material and custom metal parts come in a very wide range of cross-sections. Metal extrusion is one of the ways used to create these seamless tubes or intricate […]
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New Year’s Resolutions for 2021
05. January 2021Another year has passed, making room for 2021. As usual, this means it’s time for us to reflect on the past year and bring out some of the things we […]
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Powder Coating – Choosing Gloss & Texture
22. December 2020Powder coating is one of the most common ways of surface treatment in the metal fabrication industry. It gives the part or product a nice aesthetic finish that also protects […]
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Poka-Yoke in Manufacturing
16. December 2020Most competitive studies have found that 70-100% of manufacturing incidents are due to human error. It can happen with the most well-trained and experienced person. There are many reasons for […]
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True Position (GD&T)
09. December 2020We know that manufactured products can never match their theoretical drawings perfectly. The actual size varies from the intended design. The goal of GD&T is to hold this variation within […]
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Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
26. November 2020Engineers use CAD software to design all the necessary parts and components for the project. In the digital realm, it is easy to attain perfection. In real life, manufacturing is […]
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Guide to CNC Machining Tolerances
10. November 2020Computer Numerical Control (popularly known as CNC) machining refers to the use of computer programming and electromechanical devices to automate metal parts (and nonmetals) machining as needed. A CNC machine […]