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Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) Explained
16. August 2022Flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) is an automatic or semi-automatic process that uses a consumable tubular electrode in the electric arc to join metals. It was introduced as a solution to […]
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Electrical Discharge Machining – Different Types, Applications, Pros & Cons
08. August 2022Electrical discharge machining is a non-contact fabrication process where the desired shape is achieved by using electrical discharges. Engineers often have to turn to EDM whenever traditional machining methods have […]
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Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Explained
04. August 2022Shielded metal arc welding is an electric arc welding process that joins metals together using a consumable electrode. It was first introduced in 1888 when Nikolay Gavrilovich Slavyanov used consumable […]
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Angularity (GD&T) Explained
26. July 2022As defined per ASME Y14.5-2009, GD&T uses 14 geometric tolerances for specific control over various part features. These controls enable the fabrication of many machine parts with enviable accuracy. For […]
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MIG vs TIG Welding – Main Differences Explained
30. June 2022MIG and TIG welding both use an electric arc and shielding gas to join different metals. While they are quite similar on the surface, each has its own distinctive features. […]
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Profile of a Line (GD&T) Explained
21. June 2022GD&T lists fourteen different geometrical tolerances according to ASME Y14.5-2009. These tolerances allow us to control and define part features in different ways. For ease of understanding, these fourteen tolerances […]
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Waterjet Cutting – Process, Benefits and Materials Explained
14. June 2022Waterjet cutting is a mechanical process where the material is removed by physical contact and material wear. The main difference with other cutting processes is the fact that it’s a […]
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Spot Welding Explained
23. May 2022Spot welding is a resistance welding process that joins metals together by applying pressure while supplying electric current to the weld area. It was first introduced in 1885 when Elihu […]
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Cold Welding Explained
17. May 2022Cold welding is a solid-state welding process that requires little or no heat to join two or more metal surfaces together. The first scientific evidence of cold welding was recorded […]
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Profile of a Surface (GD&T) Explained
10. May 2022GD&T consists of 14 geometrical tolerances that can be applied to any part feature to control them. These tolerances are described in detail in ASME Y14.5-2009. Many of these 14 […]
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Fibre Lasers – Working Principles, Applications & More
27. April 2022Lasers have been around for a long time but their use in commercial applications is quite recent. It took engineers a while to strengthen laser capabilities to a point where […]
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MIG Welding Explained
19. April 2022MIG welding is an arc welding process that joins two metals together using a consumable wire electrode. As the wire strikes the welding arc, the welding area is protected by […]
