The Allure of Laser Cutting [VIDEO]
How does laser cutting compare with other precision metal cutting methods? Watch this video to learn some of the pros and cons of this metal cutting method.
Tungsten vs Gold: The Battle of the Biomaterials
For some medical device applications requiring biomaterials, tungsten and gold-plated tungsten wire may be suitable alternatives to precious metals such as gold.
The Sampling Plan In Quality Control [VIDEO]
As important as inspections are, 100% inspection requires time and cost without a guarantee of 100% compliance. See what a sampling plan is and how it solves this challenge.
Profile of a Line vs. Profile of a Surface
With profile of a line vs. profile of a surface, the former controls variation at specified cross sections while the latter controls the entire feature surface.
5 Things You Need to Know About OD/ID Concentricity
To avoid the challenges of verifying OD/ID concentricity, try to use other applicable GD&T symbols in place of concentricity in tubing drawings and designs.
Small Parts Machining in Today’s Swiss Machine Shop
The Swiss machine has evolved and improved since the original Swiss lathe was invented, making the modern method an important part of precision CNC machining.
How to Avoid Last-Minute Surface Finish Issues [VIDEO]
Surface finish requirements are just some of the details critical to completing an RFQ that will help you optimize for manufacturability.
Your Tight Tolerance Could be Seriously Affecting Part Cost [VIDEO]
It may be tempting to assume that a very tight tolerance should be your default choice. But, when they aren’t essential, it could increase your costs needlessly.
9 Tips for Avoiding Last-Minute Surface Finish Issues
Surface finish requirements are among the details that are critical to creating a complete RFQ that will help to optimize for manufacturability.
Top 5 Challenges in CNC Metal Machining [VIDEO]
While CNC machining can produce an array of complex, precision metal components, there are some challenges to the process you need to be aware of.
Flatness Tolerance in GD&T
Surface flatness is an indicator of all points along a surface lying in the same plane, with the highest and lowest points within the flatness tolerance range.
Steps to Ensuring Your Measured Results are In Spec [VIDEO]
Unfortunately, consistent results aren’t always guaranteed. Learn what you can do to ensure calibrated measuring yields accurate results.
Fascinating Facts About Eddy Current Testing [VIDEO]
Eddy current testing is an important method of nondestructive testing. See what you may not have known about the process.
Secrets to Choosing a New Contract Partner [VIDEO]
How do you qualify a new sourcing partner and ensure an efficient and problem free experience? Considering these points will help you make a decision you can feel confident about.
RFQ Tips That Will Help You Get Exactly What You Need [VIDEO]
With these RFQ tips, you can not only speed up the quote process, but also ensure you get the part you want and a cost estimate that is as accurate as possible.
Specialized Methods of Internal Grinding
High precision internal grinding methods such as ID grinding and honing are used to achieve smooth finishes and tight tolerances on bore, hole, and tube IDs.
Fundamentals of Double Disk Grinding
Double disk grinding provides dimensional accuracy for metal part applications that require tight tolerances, parallelism, flatness, and thickness control.
Applications for Precision Flat Lapping Services
Precision flat lapping and other lapping techniques can be used for small parts requiring tight control of surface finish, flatness, thickness, and parallelism.
The Complexities of Electrochemical Grinding
The electrochemical grinding process is a highly specialized method that combines surface grinding, chemistry, and fixturing, and has limited applications.
Fundamentals of OD Grinding
OD grinding is used to shape the external surface of objects between the centers and excels at removing circular defects and restoring or creating roundness.
Interesting Facts You Should Know About Tungsten [VIDEO]
Over time, we’ve developed a special appreciation for tungsten and what it can do. Learn some interesting facts you may not have known.
