The strength of a metal is an important factor in determining its suitability for a particular application. Stronger metals can be used in structural applications, such as in the construction of buildings, bridges, and other infrastructure, where they are subjected … Read more
Rivet size refers to the diameter of the shank, or body, of a rivet. Rivets are fasteners that are used to join two or more pieces of material together by inserting a smooth, cylindrical shaft through holes in the materials … Read more
What is the very first thing that springs to mind when you think about fasteners? Most likely, it’s a screw. They have become a universal symbol for fasteners due to their distinctive helical ridges. The outside threading on screws helps them … Read more
Mechanical Property Copper C110 Copper C101 Ultimate tensile strength 220 – 230 MPa 310 – 380 MPa Yield strength 69 – 140 MPa 185 – 340 MPa Young’s modulus(modulus of elasticity) 115 – 120 GPa 125 – 135 GPa Elongation … Read more
The X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis have been used in traditional machining for well over a century. This method of material removal is still widely used in the milling industry. It is often regarded as the most efficient. Nevertheless, machinists have … Read more
Sheet metal gauge charts typically lists the gauge size and the corresponding thickness of the sheet metal in inches or millimeters. They are often used by fabricators, manufacturers, and engineers when specifying the size of sheet metal for a project. … Read more
Standard nail sizes refer to the dimensions of nails, including their length and diameter. The size of a nail is typically expressed in inches or millimeters and is determined by the specific application and the materials being fastened. In the … Read more
Thread size refers to the diameter and pitch (distance between threads) of a screw thread. In the metric system, the thread size is specified by the combination of the thread’s diameter (in millimeters) and pitch (in millimeters). For example, a … Read more
Thermoplastics and Thermosets are two major kinds of polymers used in plastic injection molding, both of which are indispensable in the production of several commonplace items. The definitions and advantages of these two categories of materials will help you choose the … Read more
An automated lathe machine is what is known as a Swiss Screw machine. It is capable of producing large-volume precision-turned components in a precise and efficient manner. In this post, we will discuss the many benefits that it offers in … Read more