Jun 23, 2026 | Material Machining
D2 Tool Steel D2 tool steel is a high-carbon, high-chromium cold-work tool steel known for wear resistance and edge retention. D2 tool steel is primarily used in industrial knives, stamping dies, shear blades, punches, and precision cutting tools. It has high hardness...
Jun 14, 2026 | Surface Finishing
Corrosion vs oxidation vs rust The results of metal fabrication are exciting, with all the variations of parts and components, but it is not without some challenges. Key among the issues manufacturers face is the corrosion vs oxidation vs rust question. Which is...
Jun 12, 2026 | Surface Finishing
What is deburring Each machined part undergoes cutting, drilling, or milling. And almost all of these processes leave behind something undesirable: a burr. Deburring is a crucial concept for engineers and manufacturers who want parts that are precise, safe, and ready...
Jun 11, 2026 | Surface Finishing
Blanchard grinding Blanchard grinding is a rotary surface grinding method used for quick surface refinement of large workpieces that require flatness, parallelism, and surface uniformity. It is primarily for ferrous material, but it can also work with aluminum,...
Jun 5, 2026 | Surface Anodizing
Anodizing Metal Pieces The anodizing process is a type of electrochemical oxidation that forms a layer of oxide on metals. Contrary to powder coatings that form outside the metal substrate, anodizing occurs inside it. The purpose of the process is two; first, it helps...
