Mechanical Engineering Blog

The 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 […]

Tool 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 […]

A 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 […]

Cloud 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 […]

Sheet 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 […]

Choosing 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 […]

While 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 […]

Fractory 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 […]

Magnetic 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 […]

One of our earliest customers is Alansi Kivi. Over time, we have received a large variation of orders from these guys. This made us questions – what do they actually […]