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Author: Andreas Velling
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Posts
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Welding Defects – Types, Causes, Prevention
10. October 2022Welding defects are imperfections that occur during different welding processes. There are various reasons why welding defects occur during an operation. Welding services are mainly used in the manufacturing industry […]
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Design to Cost Principles Explained
20. September 2022Design to Cost is a part of Design for Excellence (DFX) philosophy along with its other branches such as Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), Design for Supply […]
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Brazing Explained – Definition, Process, Types
13. September 2022Brazing is a process that joins two or more metal surfaces by letting molten metal flow into the joint. The filler metal has a lower melting temperature than the parts […]
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Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) – Process, Types & Applications Explained
07. September 2022Testing serves an important function in virtually all manufacturing processes. It ensures that the final product’s quality matches the design specifications and is fit for the service environments it will […]
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Soldering Explained – Definition, Process, Types
31. August 2022Soldering is a process that joins two or more types of metals through melting solder. The first soldering iron was developed in 1896 by Richard Schneider and August Tinnerhol and […]
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Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) Explained
16. August 2022Flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) is an automatic or semi-automatic process that uses a consumable tubular electrode in the electric arc to join metals. It was introduced as a solution to […]
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Electrical Discharge Machining – Different Types, Applications, Pros & Cons
08. August 2022Electrical discharge machining is a non-contact fabrication process where the desired shape is achieved by using electrical discharges. Engineers often have to turn to EDM whenever traditional machining methods have […]
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Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Explained
04. August 2022Shielded metal arc welding is an electric arc welding process that joins metals together using a consumable electrode. It was first introduced in 1888 when Nikolay Gavrilovich Slavyanov used consumable […]
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Angularity (GD&T) Explained
26. July 2022As defined per ASME Y14.5-2009, GD&T uses 14 geometric tolerances for specific control over various part features. These controls enable the fabrication of many machine parts with enviable accuracy. For […]
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MIG vs TIG Welding – Main Differences Explained
30. June 2022MIG and TIG welding both use an electric arc and shielding gas to join different metals. While they are quite similar on the surface, each has its own distinctive features. […]
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Profile of a Line (GD&T) Explained
21. June 2022GD&T lists fourteen different geometrical tolerances according to ASME Y14.5-2009. These tolerances allow us to control and define part features in different ways. For ease of understanding, these fourteen tolerances […]
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Waterjet Cutting – Process, Benefits and Materials Explained
14. June 2022Waterjet cutting is a mechanical process where the material is removed by physical contact and material wear. The main difference with other cutting processes is the fact that it’s a […]
