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Jig and Fixture: What is The Difference?

Jigs or fixtures? The two terms are easy to confuse. You’ll often find them paired …

What Is a Micrometer? A micrometer is a tool that measures the size of a …

What is Ion Beam Machining? Ion beam machining (IBM) is a non-conventional manufacturing process that …

While the chemical composition of a metal determines a large part of the mechanical properties, …

Facility engineers and managers are responsible for ensuring worker and public safety within a facility …

For decades, technology has played a key role in advancing the engineering field. Today’s engineering …

What is Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM)? Electrical discharge machining (EDM) is a non-traditional machining process …

Have you heard of ultrasonic machining? Also known as ultrasonic vibration machining, it’s a manufacturing …

What is Electrochemical Grinding(ECG)? Electrochemical grinding is a process that removes electrically conductive material by …

Porosity is a costly and dangerous issue for welders. Porosity in welding refers to cavity …

Welding defects can be disastrous. If your weld isn’t successful, the finished product can undergo …

Steel is made from iron ore, a compound of iron, oxygen and other minerals that …

Conic sections or sections of a cone are the curves obtained by the intersection of …

What is Surface Finish? Surface finish, also known as surface texture or surface topography, is …

Surface roughness is an excellent predictor of mechanical part performance because irregularities on the surface …