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Engineering Fasteners for Corrosive Environments: Performance and Value Trade-offs

Fastener failure in manufacturing environments can lead to expensive downtime, safety risks, and the loss …

Finding the wrong material for a high-wear application rarely rings alarm bells early. Parts wear …

Reliable sources of materials for engineering projects mean reliable performance and reliable results. Aerospace, industry …

Electric vehicles are becoming more and more popular each year as people become more aware …

Electrical code changes rarely arrive with much fanfare. A new protection requirement, a change of …

Punch press machines allow for the cutting, piercing, and shaping of sheet-metal workpieces in metalworking …

What is Electrochemical Grinding(ECG)? Electrochemical grinding is a process that removes electrically conductive material by …

Have you heard of ultrasonic machining? Also known as ultrasonic vibration machining, it’s a manufacturing …

What is Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM)? Electrical discharge machining (EDM) is a non-traditional machining process …

Porosity is a costly and dangerous issue for welders. Porosity in welding refers to cavity …

Welding defects can be disastrous. If your weld isn’t successful, the finished product can undergo …

You know how metals and all those fancy manufacturing techniques played a massive role in …

Manufacturing and metalworking managers are responsible for providing quality, safe equipment to people. Unfortunately, with …

Conic sections or sections of a cone are the curves obtained by the intersection of …

Steel is made from iron ore, a compound of iron, oxygen and other minerals that …