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New Year’s Resolutions for 2020
23. December 2019A full year has passed and we are back with another edition of promises for the next year. There are plans to further grow the business but also develop the […]
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Heat Affected Zone – Causes, Effects and How to Reduce It
25. November 2019The heat affected zone (or simply HAZ) is something that occurs when metal is subject to high temperatures. It has a negative impact on the design and structure of the […]
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Tool Steel Grades, Applications and Production Methods
20. November 2019Tool steels are yet another classification or type of metal you can find on the market. It is easy to derive from the name that tool steels are part of […]
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Start Saving Your Quotes & Reusing Past Orders
05. November 2019A lot of you have asked for this option and our development team has delivered. You can now save your quotes, create multiple ones at the same time and reuse […]
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What Is Cloud Manufacturing? And Who Can Benefit From It?
30. October 2019Cloud manufacturing may not be a familiar term to everyone. But there are good reasons to get acquainted with it. Michael Mandel’s Forbes article about manufacturing platforms brings out many […]
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9 Steps for Choosing a Manufacturing Sub-Contractor
10. October 2019Choosing the right manufacturing sub-contractor for your needs is a difficult task. Engineers usually build up a list of trustworthy sources over the course of years. Still, a need for […]
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What Is a Burr & How to Remove It?
02. October 2019While paying for a laser cutting service, you would expect a result of your money’s worth. Still, parts with sharp edges are no rarity. Sometimes it is not possible to […]
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Fractory Awarded for Best Use of Tech
24. September 2019Fractory was declared the winner for “Best Use of Technology” in North West by the British Chamber of Commerce yesterday. The basis for the award is the implementation of technology […]
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Magnetic & Non-Magnetic Metals With Examples
20. September 2019Magnetic metals & non-magnetic metals both play an important role in engineering. Magnetism is the basis for many applications. At the same time, this property may also be unwanted in […]
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Stainless Steel Finishes Explained – EN & ASTM
13. September 2019Selecting the right stainless steel finish for your application is very important. You are probably looking for a long lifespan, corrosion resistance and low maintenance needs. The right finishing is […]
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Best CAD Software With Finite Element Analysis Tools
06. September 2019Finite Element Analysis software, also known as FEA software, is a common tool for every mechanical engineer today. In the current market, there are many challenges to face in order […]
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What is Cutting Kerf? Comparison of Cutting Methods
30. August 2019Cutting kerf is the width of a cut. It is the result of material removal during the cutting process. Almost all cutting mechanisms leave a cutting kerf, e.g. laser cutting, […]
