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Understanding Thread Standards in Mechanical Engineering
In the realm of mechanical engineering, various standards govern threads, and it’s time to organize and summarize them. Threads, whether…

The History of the Rifle and Its Craft (Until World War I)
The earliest firearm: “铳” Firearms have a long history, starting in 10th-century China. People then created early versions by putting…

Metal 3D printing is employed for conformal cooling channels in injection molds
As an integral part of injection molds, the water channel is located within the mold to guide the flow of…

3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC machining: what is the difference?
What are the axes of a CNC machine? When we refer to the axes of a CNC machine, we’re essentially…

CNC Turning milling compound machining
I. What is Turn-Milling CNC Machining? CNC machining, short for Computer Numerical Control machining, is a manufacturing process that utilizes…

Passivation: Shielding Metals from Rust and Decay
Introduction Passivation is a commonly used method for treating metal surfaces. Like many other surface treatment processes, its primary purpose…

Sheet Metal Fabrication Cost: Factors That Affect Cost and How to Reduce Cost
Sheet metal fabrication is the art of transforming raw metal sheets into various components and structures, serving a multitude of…

Mig vs Tig welding: Similarities and Differences
MIG and TIG welding are two popular welding methods that share similarities, such as utilizing an electric arc and a…

Designing Ribs For Injection Molded Plastic Components: A Comprehensive Guide
Ribs in injection-molded parts add strength and stiffness, making the part more rigid. Without ribs, we’d need a thicker, heavier…

From challenge to advantage: Undercut solutions in injection molding
Some undercut features are inevitable In the injection molding process, it’s important to avoid designs that have undercut features, as…

12 Design tips for plastic injection parts
Choose the right material Choosing the right plastic material for injection molded parts can be tricky. Factors that need to…

Why are CNC machines so precise?
There are various types of CNC (computer numerical control) machines and precision CNC machining equipment available, such as CNC punching…