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What is Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)?

If you’re interested in welding and have wondered, “What is SMAW?” we’re here to help …

What is Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)? Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) is a joining process that …

In the world of welding, your welder’s helmet is your shadow and probably your most …

Today we will learn about the types of welding flames used in gas welding. In …

What is a Steel? Steel is an alloy made up of iron with typically a …

There are various techniques used for manufacturing plastic parts. The choice of either is dependent …

Have you heard of galvanized metal? From pipes and fencing to screws and sheet metal, …

Lathe machines create sophisticated parts for medical, military, electronics, automotive, and aerospace applications. Read on …

Lathes are an essential machining tool used in the manufacturing industry. Among other things, they …

The elements can be classified as metals, nonmetals, or semimetals (metalloids). Metals are good conductors …

Durability is the ability of a physical product to remain functional, without requiring excessive maintenance …

Ductility is the physical property of the metal which means if we pull the metal …

What is Bronze? Bronze is a metal alloy comprised mostly of copper, with around 12 …

Casting is one of the oldest manufacturing methods known to man, going back around 7,000 …

The mechanical properties of a material reflect the relationship between its response to or deformation …