All about Nitriding
Nitriding is a thermochemical process that gives greater hardness to the surface of parts, providing greater resistance to external fatigue and …
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What is Cementation? Thermochemical treatments
Cementation is a thermochemical process which allows the hardening of metal surfaces while preserving the core part.
Continue ReadingWhat is Annealing? Heat Treatment of Steels - Annealing
The processes and methodologies followed during the annealing of steel are described in this article.
Continue ReadingHigh Speed Steel versus Carbide in Metal Cutting - Why HSS is Still in Use
In understanding metal cutting parameters, the tool material plays a very vital role. High Speed Steel, though used over several decades, is still …
Continue ReadingThe role of Machinability in metal cutting parameters
The machinability of a material is one of the prime metal cutting parameters that has influence in selecting several other cutting parameters. In this …
Continue ReadingWhat is a Load Cell? How do Load Cells Work?
This article describes load cell, the devise used for the measurement of large tensile and compressive forces and pressures.
Continue ReadingBroach Elements - Easy Broaching
This is the second part of the Broaching Elements article. Broaching is the manufacturing process that allow metal cutting in a single pass, quickly …
Continue ReadingTips for Successful Machine Tool Broaching
Broaching is a machining process where the cutting motion is linear and is done in a single pass. Some considerations- cutting speed and coatings- for …
Continue ReadingEngineering Guide: Broaching Series - How to Calculate the Cutting Forces
A broaching operation has a large variation in strength during the process which must be controlled in order to obtain the best performance.
Continue ReadingWhat is Broaching? Broach Tools. Broach Elements, Part 1
Broaching is the manufacturing process that allow to remove material from the piece surface, gradually by the action of cutting edges arranged in …
Continue ReadingMaterial Properties Affecting Solids Blending and Blender Selection: Flowability
Since blending involves the flow of materials, blending mechanisms are affected by the properties that affect flow. This article discusses in detail …
Continue ReadingMaterial Properties Affecting Solids Blending and Blender Selection
The blending of solids and blender selection depends upon the properties of materials being blended. This article identifies and defines the material …
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