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Roll Forming: Everything You Need to Know About
From: MP Metal ProductsDescription: Roll forming is a technique that employs a series of precisely aligned rollers to achieve incremental bending on a continuously fed metal strip. These rollers are arranged in groups across multiple ...
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Metal Channel: Types, Uses and Metals Used
From: MP Metal ProductsDescription: Understanding Metal Channels ...
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Basic Roll Forming Suggestions
From: MP Metal ProductsDescription: To help you receive the greatest value for your rollforming dollar, here are some suggestions that take advantage of the benefits of roll-forming. ...
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How CNC Machining Delivers Both Quality and Sustainability in Automotive Parts
Description: Why Precision Matters Automotive Manufacturing ...
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Designing for Durability: The Overlooked Key to Sustainability
Description: What Does "Designing for Durability" Really Mean? ...
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How to Implement Lean Manufacturing Tools: Lessons from the Shop Floor
Description: Start With the Problem, Not the Tool ...
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Why Lean Certification Matters for the Future of Manufacturing
Description: What Is Lean Manufacturing Certification? ...
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Mastering Lean Manufacturing: Principles Every Manufacturer Should Know
Description: What Is Lean Manufacturing? ...
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How ISO 14001 Certification Strengthens Your Supply Chain
Description: Why ISO 14001 Matters for Manufacturing Leaders ...
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Sustainable Manufacturing Practices: The Ultimate List
Description: A CROSS-INDUSTRY GUIDE TO GREENER PRODUCTION IN MEDICAL, AUTOMOTIVE, AND INDUSTRIAL MARKET ...
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Top Sustainable Manufacturing Practices in the Medical Device Industry
Description: Medical manufacturing sustainability has transitioned from an optional requirement to an essential one, which regulators, supply chain partners, and patients now demand. Medical device producers need ...
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The Role of Precision Components in the Future of Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
Description: The Importance of Precision in EV Manufacturing ...
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Damping Within Vacuum for Front-end Semiconductor Processes
Description: Manufacturing the latest design of tiny transistors presents challenges for semiconductor original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). As transistors shrink beyond ten nanometers, vacuum environments for ...
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The Value of Step Size Precision Ball Programs
Description: What are Step Size Precision Ball Programs? ...
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Swiss Machining vs. Traditional Machining: What's the Difference and Why It Matters
Description: Understanding the key differences between these two methods is essential for manufacturers seeking efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. ...
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Boost product performance with precision cut tubing
Description: Enhance a products' efficiency and reliability with precisely cut tubing, engineered for optimal performance in medical and high-performance applications, ensuring precision, durability, and superior ...
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Surface Roughness Guide for Precision Machined Parts
Description: When metal parts are manufactured, there is always some level of roughness on the surface of the part. This roughness can vary depending on factors such as the manufacturing process, the design of the ...
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FAQ - Precision Rollers
Description: What is the definition of each product, and the difference between them? ...
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Stainless Steel Tubing Options: Selection for the Right Application
Description: Understanding The Basics of Stainless Steel Tubing ...
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Deciphering the Differences Between Bar Stock and Precision Stainless Steel Wire
Description: Despite the differences between precision bar stock and wire, they share the fundamental characteristic of being a solid stainless steel material. If you're looking to purchase solid stainless steel ...
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A Seamless Fit: Common Applications for Stainless Steel Tubes
Description: Common Applications for Stainless Steel Tubes ...
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Mars Metal Case Study: Cast Lead Elevator Weights
From: MarsMetalDescription: Mars Metal Company Specialty Casting Division has a broad range of casting capabilities and can provide custom weights to meet your exact requirements. Contact us, and our talented and capable sales ...
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Test Weights for Crane Hoist Testing
From: MarsMetalDescription: To protect both workers and the facility, lifting equipment must be in good working order before being placed into operation. Any aspect of equipment inspection cannot be ignored when it comes to ...
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SCIF & MRI Room Shielding from MarShield
From: MarShieldDescription: MarShield specializes in providing a variety of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) enclosure shielding materials as well as radiofrequency (RF) and MRI shielding products. Alongside ...
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Nuclear Radiation Shielding Products for Nuclear Energy
From: MarShieldDescription: In the field of nuclear technology, the proper handling, containment, and storage of radioactive materials are of utmost importance. MarShield, a leading provider of nuclear radiation shielding ...
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Understanding the Importance and Applications of Lead-Lined Drywall
From: MarShieldDescription: As a leading provider of radiation shielding solutions, we're committed to delivering products that meet the highest standards of safety and quality. One of the radiation shielding products we provide ...
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X-Ray Shielding Solutions: Wall Panels and Modular Control Booths for Enhanced Radiation Protection
From: MarShieldDescription: In medical and industrial environments, ensuring safety from harmful radiation is paramount. The integration of X-ray shielding lead-lined wall panels with modular control booths presents a ...
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The Process of Ballizing and FAQs
Description: What is Ballizing? ...
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Plug Balls
Description: Overview of Plug Balls ...
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Quick Disconnect Couplings
Description: Overview of Quick Disconnect Fittings ...
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The Complete Product Guide for Valve Handwheels
From: Reid SupplyDescription: A valve handwheel is a common type of valve actuator. This means it is used to regulate the opening and closing of a valve manually. There are different types of valve handwheels, and you should ...
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Handwheels: A Quick Guide Functions, Sizes, Materials & Styles
From: Reid SupplyDescription: Handwheels are useful tools for a variety of applications across industries. Though they are widely used, various applications may require very different handwheels. For example, a handwheel used for ...
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How Clean is Clean?
Description: The Importance of Cleanliness in Medical Ball Bearings ...
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Understanding the Importance of Tolerance Levels in Precision Manufacturing
Description: In this article, we simplify the concept of tolerance levels in precision manufacturing and emphasize the significant factors they can influence. These factors encompass a product's functionality, ...
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In-House Assembly or Outsourced Manufacturing - Deciding When to Build or Buy
Description: Is it best for Original Equipment Manufacturers to assemble in-house or partner with a third-party manufacturer? This guide will focus on the economic advantages of buying assemblies versus purchasing ...
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Key Differences Between Combustion Engine Bearings and Electric Motor Bearings Used In Automobiles
Description: Bearings differ between internal combustion engines and electric motors used in automobiles ...
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Managing the Cost of Ball Bearings Through Design
Description: The components and materials used, and the manufacturing tolerances required, determine most of the final cost. That is why good product design processes consider cost along with function. ...
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Manufacturing Process for Needle Bearing Pins and Rollers
Description: Learn more about the steps involved in the manufacturing process of needle bearing pins and rollers. ...
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Types of Bearings and Bearing Applications
Description: A bearing is defined as "a machine element that constrains relative motion to only the desired motion, and reduces friction between moving parts." Designs and subsequent applications of bearings vary, ...
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Characteristics and Manufacturing of Spherical End Pins
Description: At Hartford Technologies, we manufacture a range or precision pins and rollers that are cylindrical in shape, including dowel pins, knurled pins and pivot pins. Some customers require special ends on ...
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All You Need To Know About Precision Pins and Rollers
Description: What Are Precision Pins and Precision Rollers ...
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Case Study: Custom Bearing Project Uses Value Added Engineering to Deliver High Product Strength at Lower Cost
Description: Hartford Technologies engineered a lower total cost solution by developing a process that used tubing as the raw material. ...
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Revolutionizing Healthcare: Bearing Manufacturing Innovations
Description: Precision bearings find application in various medical devices such as surgical power tools, ventilators, and heart pumps - and their reliability is paramount for ensuring patient safety. ...
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9 Future Trends to Watch For in CNC Swiss Machining For 2024
Description: With continuous innovations in automation, precision, advanced materials, and sustainable practices, the future of CNC Swiss machining looks extremely promising. This is expected to lead to ...
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The Ultimate Guide to Agile Procurement in the Manufacturing Industry
Description: For a long time, procurement in the manufacturing industry was a relatively static operation. Procurement specialists would build relationships with suppliers that they trusted, focusing on cutting ...
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The Importance of Bearing Assemblies in Ensuring Automotive Safety
Description: Here we take you on a journey to explore bearing assemblies and how they maximize your safety within a vehicle ...
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Choosing the Right CNC Swiss Machining Partner
Description: Selecting an experienced and dependable CNC Swiss Machining partner is a significant decision, one that can directly influence the trajectory of your project. ...
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4 Strategies for Reducing Environmental Impact with Your Manufacturing Supplier
Description: Environmental challenges stemming from your suppliers can lead to a range of problems, including increased costs, reputation damage, and even legal issues. ...
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CNC Swiss Machining and Automotive Industry: From Parts to Performance
Description: The automotive industry has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, with technological advancements driving innovation and precision to new heights. One of the key technologies that ...
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Is Stainless Steel Magnetic?
Description: Stainless steel offers strength, durability and resistance to corrosion. But a common question often arises: Is Stainless Steel Magnetic? It is a seemingly straightforward question with a multifaceted ...
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Microgrid Expanded Metals for Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Oxygen Generation Technologies
Description: Dexmet redefines service and availability for precision expanded foils and polymers with exacting mechanical and electrical properties that meet specific conductivity, weight and dimensional ...
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5 Superior Advantages of Stainless Steel
Description: The advantages of stainless steel make it a premier material choice for many projects. Thanks to its corrosion resistance, fire and heat resistance, hygiene, aesthetic appeal, strength-to-weight ...
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5 Tips on How to Recognize the Cause of Bearing Failure
Description: In this article, we delve into five invaluable tips that will empower you to recognize the causes of bearing failure, allowing you to proactively maintain a seamless and efficient operation. ...
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6 Common Manufacturing Quality Certifications Explained
Description: For many manufacturing companies, quality certifications are essential to meeting industry standards and delivering the best possible products to customers ...
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Balancing Quality and Budget in Precision Pin Manufacturing
Description: The selection of materials significantly impacts both the cost and quality of precision pins ...
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Best Practices: Ordering Custom Precision Pins for Your Industrial Application
Description: Make your buyer's journey an easy one. Save yourself time, money, and strife with these 5 best practices for properly ordering custom precision pins. ...
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CNC Swiss Machining and Component Prototyping
Description: What is Prototyping and Why is it Necessary? ...
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Electric Vehicles (EV) are Transforming the Automotive Supply Chain Industry, Here's How
Description: Here we will take a closer look at some of the ways that electric vehicles are taking over the automotive industry and what that can mean for future suppliers and manufacturers. ...
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FAQ - Precision Pins
Description: What is the definition of each product, and the difference between them? ...
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How 5-Axis Mills Can Reduce Production Time
Description: Here we will explore the benefits of using 5-axis CNC mills and how they can help reduce production time in manufacturing. ...
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How Material Selection Plays a Crucial Role in Manufacturing Component Durability
Description: Material selection is made easy since material data is so readily available. This is why you can use the existing data to guide your decision. However, there are tests that you can run to be sure of ...
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Industries That Rely on CNC Machining
Description: In this article, we delve into the industries that heavily rely on CNC technology and how they leverage its capabilities. ...
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Key Regulatory Requirements In Medical Manufacturing
Description: Every medical device must meet applicable standards and guidelines in order to get Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval before it goes to market. Read on to understand what these standards are ...
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Manufacturing Trends on the Rise in 2023
Description: In 2023, there are major trends on the rise for manufacturers to be aware of. Here is what to expect. ...
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The Advantages of CNC Swiss Machining
Description: Producing small, complex parts can be difficult with standard CNC machines. This is because the smaller the part, the more intricate the design needs to be before machining. This is where CNC Swiss ...
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The Difference Between CNC Swiss Machines and Standard CNC Machinery
Description: A rather common and specialized form of the CNC machine is the CNC Swiss machine. The difference? A CNC Swiss machine is a smaller, more meticulous version, specifically designed for producing ...
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The Evolution of CNC Swiss Machining Technology
Description: What is a CNC Machine? ...
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Top 8 FAQs About CNC Swiss Machining
Description: Many people still have questions about CNC precision machining. Here you will find answers to some of the top FAQs about CNC precision machining. ...
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What to Look for in Manufacturers of Medical Grade Balls
Description: Here we look at some key factors to consider when selecting a manufacturer. ...
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Why CNC Swiss Machining is Essential in the Medical Industry
Description: With the ability to create intricate, minuscule components, CNC Machines are part of the essential process for creating a variety of medical devices ...
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Ball Size, Grade and Tolerance Definitions
Description: Chrome steel balls for applications including automotive steering and seating systems, industrial machinery and bearings, pumps, valves, and agricultural equipment. ...
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Die-Cut Components Guide
From: BoydDescription: As devices are getting smaller, lighter, and sleeker, engineers are constantly scouring for innovative ways to improve the performance and aesthetics of their products. Fortunately, die-cut components ...
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Operating Environment and the Performance of Stainless Steel
Description: Guidelines for Choosing Stainless Steel ...
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What Is Aluminum Composite Material (ACM)
From: Laird Plastics, Inc.Description: Why Is ACM So Popular ...
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What Is Brass?
From: Laird Plastics, Inc.Description: What is Brass Metal Used For? ...
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New Materials from Aerospace
Description: Three emerging technologies in the aerospace industry offer potential to boatbuilders for lightning protection, adjustable running surfaces, and stronger laminates. ...
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The Benefits of Expanded Mesh in Shielding Applications
Description: EMFs are formed from solid metal foil in a proven, economical "slit-and-stretch" process. They are electrically continuous and, unlike knit or woven meshes, exhibit consistent and predictable ...
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Disruptive Technology for Advanced Battery Development
Description: Data sheet showing the benefits of using expanded foils in battery, capacitor and energy storage technologies. ...
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Technical Bulletin: Battery Solutions
Description: PPG's engineered materials redefines availability for precision expanded foils and polymers with exacting mechanical and electrical properties that meet unequivocal conductivity, weight and ...
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Common Sheet Lead Questions
From: MarsMetalDescription: Sheet lead is a common, quick and cost-effective method to efficiently shield radiation in dental offices, vet clinics, health clinics, hospitals and other areas. It can also be used for roof flashing ...
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Elevator Weights Retro-Fit Options
From: MarsMetalDescription: Elevator test weights are essential for ensuring the safety of the elevators that we take for granted in our daily lives. We see elevators everywhere; we use them without thought or worry (at least ...
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Mars Metal: 42 Years of Lead Casting Experience
From: MarsMetalDescription: Mars Metal Company has over 42 years of experience in lead casting. We pride ourselves on being an industry leader in manufacturing, innovation, custom design, fabrication, and finishing solutions. ...
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What is a Metal Channel?
From: MP Metal ProductsDescription: The most comprehensive information about metal channels ...
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What is Roll Forming
From: MP Metal ProductsDescription: Roll forming is a process that uses a set of precisely placed rollers to perform incremental bending to a continuously fed strip of metal. The rollers are mounted in sets on a consecutive stand with ...
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Expanded Metals for Fuel Cell & Hydrogen/Oxygen Generation Technologies
Description: Incorporate innovative expanded materials into your fuel cell designs and improve their efficiency. ...
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What are Zipper Fins?
From: BoydDescription: Zipper Fins allow for high fin aspect ratios and more design flexibility due to their progressively stamped construction and assembly. ...
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Investment Casting Waxes: Different Wax Types
Description: Manufacturers use a range of techniques to create complex parts and components. One of the oldest methods that is still used today is investment casting. This process involves creating the item out of ...
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Investment Casting
Description: Investment Casting is also called "lost wax casting" or "precision casting". It's an industrial process, actually one of the oldest known metal-forming techniques, to manufacture metal parts. ...
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Transitioning to Small Parts in CNC Metal Cutting
Description: How One Machinist Started Big and Went Micro When I got my start as a machinist 25 years ago, it was a very different world than what we see in CNC metal cutting services today ...
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6 Things to Know About Titanium Tube
Description: Because we at Metal Cutting are specialists in precision cut-to-length metal tube, people often pick our brains to learn more about the advantages or disadvantages of different tubing materials - and ...
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Tungsten Wire Refuses to Die in Automotive Lighting
Description: In today's automotive systems, even relatively "simple" applications such as headlights, taillights, brake lights, and turn signals are prime targets for innovations in technology. But while people ...
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How to Utilize Tungsten in a Difficult Aerospace Application
Description: And now for a completely different topic about tungsten ... Dimensionally a far cry from tungsten wire with a diameter of 0.0010" (0.025 mm) is the use of tungsten for die sinker electrodes. Taking ...
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Fundamentals of Steel Plates
Description: When selecting a floor plate there are many factors to consider. Metal plate has different processes it goes through that you can select from based on the resulting mechanical properties you require. ...
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Diamond Plate Aluminum Restoration
Description: Walking downtown we have all come across a piece of faded diamond plate, often times it is in extremely bad shape. Diamond plate aluminum is used for hatch covers and at crosswalks to prevent slips ...
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Copper Tungsten Alloy Properties: Ideal EDM Electrode Materials
Description: Graphite has long been the preferred material for the majority of sinker EDM electrode applications due to its exceptional thermal resistivity and manufacturability. But, before graphite there was ...