Jan 8, 2026 | Industry Solutions
Ever wondered how cars go from an idea to a working machine on the road? This is called product design in the automotive industry—a step by step process of planning, modeling, testing and finally building the vehicle. Cars are getting smarter, safer and more fuel...
Dec 20, 2025 | Industry Solutions
Sheet metal flanges A sheet metal flange refers to a straight or angled surface extended from a bent line(or formed position) to the edges of the sheet. You might think the flanges are simple features in metal fabrication, but they provide structural reinforcement,...
Dec 20, 2025 | Industry Solutions
Flatness tolerance Flat surfaces are critical in the manufacturing of mechanical parts to maintain their overall dimensional stability. In engineering drawing, it is expressed in terms of flatness tolerance, which measures the surface deviation relative to a perfectly...
Dec 4, 2025 | Industry Solutions
Types of threads Many connections and fastening systems use threads. From simple ones like bolts and screws to bigger ones for machinery, different types of threads are available in the market. A thread is a shortened reference to a screw thread, which is a helical...
Nov 27, 2025 | Industry Solutions
Rivet vs Screw Both rivets and screws fasten materials, but they do so in very different ways. Rivets create a permanent joint that becomes an integral part of the structure, offering exceptional resistance against vibration, pressure, and time. Once fixed, they are...
