Mechanical Engineering Blog
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25.03.2020Best Websites for Mechanical Engineers
Mechanical engineers are supposed to work using only CAD programs and books, aren’t they? No, not really. There are plenty of great resources available online. So we decided to list […]
- 20.03.2020
Why Every Engineer Should Be Using CAD
CAD is an acronym for Computer-Aided Design. It refers to the method of using computer software to create virtual models of proposed products. There is a variety of CAD software […]
- 10.03.2020
Iron-Carbon Phase Diagram Explained
Alloy metals can exist in different phases. Phases are physically homogeneous states of an alloy. A phase has a precise chemical composition – a certain arrangement and bonding between the […]
- 10.03.2020
Materials for Oxyfuel Cutting
Oxyfuel cutting is one of the available methods to fabricate parts from thick metal plates. Commonly, the upper limit for a manufacturer is around 150 mm but the thicknesses can […]
- 09.03.2020
What Gases Are Used for Oxyfuel Cutting?
Flame cutting is a thermal metal cutting method. Its primary advantage is the ability to cut very thick metal plates – usually up to 150 mm. In extreme cases, the […]
- 21.02.2020
Milling Cutters and Tools – an Overview
CNC machining is a highly utilised subtractive manufacturing technology. Computer numerical control systems offer less need for manpower and higher levels of automation. One of these automated fabrication methods is […]
- 18.02.2020
What Is CNC Machining? Working Principles, Capabilities & More
In short, CNC machining is a metal fabrication method where written code controls the machinery in the manufacturing process. The code determines everything from the movement of the cutting head […]
- 17.02.2020
How Plasma Cutting Works? Advantages & Disadvantages
Metal 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 […]
- 13.02.2020
What Is Heat Treatment? Methods & Benefits
Heat treatment is the process of heating and cooling metals, using specific predetermined methods to obtain desired properties. Both ferrous as well as non-ferrous metals undergo heat treatment before putting […]
- 06.02.2020
Common Metal Fabrication Processes
Producing metal parts includes many different methods of metal manipulation. The selection of processes depends on the required end result as well as the type of metal, its shape, etc. […]
