Understanding Thread Gauges : Types Used for Inspection and Terminology
This is the second part of an article on thread gauges. In Part:1 of the article, we covered thread plugs, thread ring and caliper gauges, which are …
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Understanding Thread Gauges: GO and NO-GO Gauges, Precision Measurement
A person new to the inspection and metrology of threaded parts finds a plethora of gauge types existing in the inspection of screws and nuts. Their …
Continue ReadingMetal Cutting Parameters Basics
Some parameters involved in the metal cutting process are in fact closely related with other parameters; changing one will have an influencing effect …
Continue ReadingWelding Trends in 2009 - Techniques Old and New
This article explains some of the latest innovations in welding which are used for hi-tech applications across various industries
Continue ReadingSolid Blending Mechanisms and Blend Structures
Diffusion, convection, and shear are the three mechanisms of blending solids. Blending equipment is designed to perform blending by one or more of …
Continue ReadingWhat is Mixing and Blending? What are Mixers, Blenders, or Agitators?
This article introduces the basics of mixing technology. It defines the process of mixing or blending and explains its importance in industrial …
Continue ReadingWhat is Power Press Automation and Mass Production
Automation can lead to triple fold increase in the production capacity of a power press and this article discusses the basics of the same
Continue ReadingMilling Machine: Methods of Milling. Milling Processes
This article explains briefly some of the important milling methods used on milling machines in manufacturing industry.
Continue ReadingWhat is High Velocity Forming (HVF)? Advantages of High Velocity Forming (AVF)
If you thought that high velocity has nothing to do with manufacturing which is normally associated with slow painstaking procedures, you are utterly …
Continue ReadingCasting defects: Microstructure Defects | Pinholes And Voids | Surface Carburization | Formation Of Dendrites
It will be interesting to read about the common casting defects, including those related to microstructure, pinholes and voids. Let us read more about …
Continue ReadingTurret Lathe Attachments - Bar Stops, Roller Box Attachment, & Knee Turning Tool.
Specialized attachments or tools are required for performing specific functions in a turret lathe. Take a look at some of the popular attachments in …
Continue ReadingTypes of Turret Lathes. Ram Turret Lathe. Saddle Turret Lathe
Turret lathes could be classified in a variety of ways depending on their construction, working and usage. Learn about a few important types in this …
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