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Galling – What Is It, How It Works & Prevention
31. October 2023Galling is a phenomenon wherein unexpected adhesion occurs between two metal surfaces in sliding contact, resulting in frictional damage or ultimately seizing. This type of adhesive material wear poses serious […]
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Pickling Explained – Definition, Process & More
28. September 2023Many manufacturing processes leave residues on metal surfaces that must be cleaned before further processing or prior to putting the metal parts into use. These surface impurities can exist in […]
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Passivation Explained – Definition, Process & More
26. September 2023Most industries depend upon the efficient and reliable operation of large-scale material handling systems that manufacture, transport and store different chemicals. These systems require huge amounts of forethought, capital, and […]
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Swiss Machining Explained – What Is a Swiss Lathe?
29. August 2023Swiss machining, also known as Swiss turning, is a high-precision CNC machining process performed on a special type of turning machine designed specifically to produce small and intricate parts. Swiss […]
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Electropolishing Explained – How It Works, Benefits & More
22. August 2023When metallic components come out of manufacturing or fabrication, they generally require some type of surface finishing process to improve their appearance or corrosion resistance properties. Sometimes, these treatments may […]
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Knurling Explained – What Is it, Methods & Applications
11. August 2023Knurling is a post-finishing process wherein a textured pattern is created on the surface of a workpiece. Early knurling processes were performed by hand, but the introduction of turning and […]
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Advantages of CAD & Why Every Engineer Should Be Using It
01. August 2023CAD 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 […]
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Carburising Explained – How It Works, Benefits & Types
27. July 2023Carburising is a traditional and reliable thermochemical process used by small workshops as well as large industries to harden low-carbon steel parts. The method has seen incredible advancement over the […]
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Sheet Metal Shearing, Blanking, Punching, Piercing, etc.
29. June 2023Sheet metal fabrication processes involve a variety of methods and tools to cut thin metal sheets (< 6 mm thick) in order to achieve smaller, desirable pieces. These pieces are […]
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Stainless Steel Welding – Challenges, Methods & Best Practices
16. June 2023Stainless steel is a widely used metal used by most sectors due to its proven durability, corrosion resistance and aesthetic appeal. It shares similar properties to carbon steel but with […]
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Nitriding Explained – How It Works, Benefits & Types
12. June 2023Many types of heat treatment methods are used across the industry to make metals more suitable for different applications. In this article, we explore a thermochemical surface treatment process that […]
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Aluminium Welding – Challenges, Methods & Best Practices
30. May 2023Welding aluminium is quite common in the manufacturing and aerospace industries thanks to its unique mechanical properties. Aluminium is lightweight, durable and quite resistant to corrosion, making it an attractive […]
