Fundamentals of Centerless Grinding [VIDEO]
The centerless grinding process is ideal for finishing small cylindrical metal parts that require a tight tolerance and high-volume production. Learn some of the fundamentals of this process.
What is lapping? [VIDEO]
What is lapping? In the right hands, this little-known process can produce parts with highly polished ends, tight length tolerances, and extraordinary flatness.
Electrochemical Cutting Pros & Cons
Electrochemical cutting (ECC) combines electrochemical erosion and grinding to produce a burr-free, shiny surface to a tight tolerance of ±0.005” (0.127 mm).
Cold Sawing Pros & Cons
Cold sawing can do high-speed, burr-free cutoff of rods, tubes, and extrusions, but it is not ideal for very short lengths, smalls ODs/IDs, or hard metals.
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Do you know which cutting method is right for your precision application?
A Guide to Outsourcing Medical Machining
It’s critical to choose a supplier you can envision working with for the long haul. Review these practical guidelines to make the right decision.
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Resistance Welding Electrode Materials: A White Paper
Learn how better materials for resistance welding electrodes speed up your welding operation. This white paper is designed to help you make a successful electrode materials choice.
Metal Tubing in the 21st Century: Who Needs it?
Metal tubing continues to play a critical role in medical device manufacturing, but with the array of available plastic materials it can be hard to determine which material is the right one.
Abrasive Cutting Pros & Cons
Thin-wheel abrasive cutting is an ideal method for high-volume 2-axis metal cutoff that requires precision, tight tolerances, no burrs, and a smooth end finish.
Waterjet Cutting Pros & Cons
Waterjet cutting is typically used to cut complex shapes from large, flat sheets of metal but may not be the best choice for 2-axis cutoff of small parts.
Seven Secrets to Choosing A New Contract Partner
Finding a supplier who can deliver quality and on-time service can be tough, especially when it comes to the medical device and other heavily regulated industries. This guide makes it simple.
Copper Tungsten Alloy: The Top of Mind Electrode Material for EDMing Carbides
For intricate geometries, sharp corners, unparalleled wear resistance, excellent cutting speeds and machinability, copper tungsten is the material of choice.
Tungsten vs Gold: Choosing a Biomedical Alternative
Learn how tungsten as an alternative to precious metals can help you achieve uncompromising quality and still keep your budget on track.
Tungsten Wire 101: Overview of a Uniquely Useful Material
Tungsten wire continues to be a product that has a large number of diverse applications, for many of which there is no known substitute. Find out why tungsten remains widely used.
Better Together: Non Defective Bonding of Resistance Spot Welding Electrodes
Proper electrode design and construction is essential to ensuring consistent weld quality, minimum electrode sticking, and maximum electrode life. Learn how electrode design can impact your prod line.
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Facts About Laser Printing of Metal
Laser printing of metal is popular for a number of applications, but can you use it for printing of metal for such large quantities of such small parts?
Wire EDM Cutting Pros and Cons
Wire EDM cutting advantages and disadvantages for 2-axis cutoff depend on factors including the material used, part parameters, and surface finish requirements.
Variables That Affect the Eddy Current Testing Procedure
With the eddy current testing procedure, there are a number of variables that have an effect on ECT, what it can find, and what it cannot find.
