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Circularity (GD&T) Explained
19.04.2021The geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) standards in ASME Y14.5-2018 define five main types of controls for various part features. These are form, location, orientation, profile and runout. The form […]
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What is Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)?
15.04.2021Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) is a type of manufacturing method that uses computer software and automatable machinery to create products with a high degree of accuracy and precision. Modern machines and […]
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Flatness (GD&T) Explained
30.03.2021The fourteen types of geometric tolerances in GD&T are divided into 5 main types of control. These are form, location, orientation, profile, and runout. Form controls determine the shape of […]
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5S System in Lean Manufacturing
25.03.20215S is a set of principles that, when applied in the workplace, can drastically improve the productivity and efficiency of the entire setup. It is a lean manufacturing tool that […]
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Sustainability in Manufacturing – Survey Results
22.03.2021We recently conducted a survey among our customers from the engineering sector to get a bigger picture of the industry’s views on sustainability. We carried out the survey to clarify […]
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Straightness (GD&T) Explained
18.03.2021ASME 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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The Importance of Design in Industrial Engineering – Case Study
04.03.2021Cambridge Industrial Design is an engineering company that offers a full service from design to production. We have been helping them with the latter part of their process, in the […]
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Aluminium Anodising
02.03.2021Aluminium is the second most widely used metal in the world. Engineers prefer aluminium for its light weight, corrosion resistance and reasonable price. However, untreated aluminium has low wear resistance. […]
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The Most Extreme Customer – Case Study
16.02.2021Looking around our customer pool, there are a lot of industrial clients. But from time to time, we see something very different. Which is why we contacted William Stephenson, a […]
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Case Study – JLC Group
03.02.2021We 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 […]
