Slip fit keyway In mechanical engineering, the design and assembly utilize many types of fits to minimize costs, value reliability, and longevity of machinery. The understanding of fit and tolerance is important to optimizing design and minimizing the use of...
Straightness GD&T Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing helps you communicate technical drawing and design features. It sets standards for tolerances, quality, and intent in manufacturing. The straightness symbol plays a key role in this system. In this article,...
In manufacturing and high-volume production, it is important to achieve a high-quality surface finish on metal parts to ensure functionality. Metal deburring is a crucial process that essentially involves removing any sharp edges or imperfections. These imperfections...
Ductility vs. Malleability Picking the wrong material can cost your business a lot of money due to production hold-ups and parts breaking. In precise manufacturing, knowing about ductility (how much a material can stretch) and malleability isn’t just technical...
Fabrication Vs Machining You’ve probably heard the terms “metal fabrication” and “metal machining”. These sound the same and are used interchangeably. But they’re not. Yes, both involve shaping metal. But how they do it, and why, makes all the difference. These...
