Definitions and Technical Articles |
| Qualify Category |
Abrasives |
Actuators
Early Collaboration is Key to Designing Linear Motion Components for Medical Applications |
Adhesive Coating Services
Fastener Adhesive Meets GM Specs |
| Adhesives |
Alloys |
Aluminum - Coil
The Benefits of Aluminum |
Aluminum - Materials, Coil & Strip
The Benefits of Aluminum |
Aluminum - Strip
The Benefits of Aluminum |
Amplifiers |
| Assemblies - Cable |
Assemblies - Circuits |
| Assemblies - Electrical |
Assemblies - Electromechanical
Custom Electromechanical Assembly: Success Story
Electromechanical Assemblies
Electromechanical Assemblies and Wire and Cable Harnesses
Build-To-Print Electromechanical Assemblies
Wire and Cable Assemblies
Aerospace / Defense Industry Snapshot |
Assemblies - Electronic
SenDEC Recognized By Inc. 5000 for Third Consecutive Year
Designing and Manufacturing Electronic and PCB Assemblies
Optimizing Electronic Designs
Computer Manufacturer Benefits from Molder's Use of Crystalline Polymer
Contract Electronics Manufacturing: When Thinking Small Produces Big Advantages
Medical Device Startup Thrives with Contract Manufacturer Functioning as its "Virtual" Workforce |
Assemblies - Honeycomb |
Assemblies - Mechanical
Michigan Companies Seizing the 'New Energy' Opportunity |
Assemblies - Printed Circuit Boards
Optimizing Electronic Designs |
Assemblies - Stamped
Suppliers' Speed, Flexibility Are Hot Commodities in Strong Agricultural and Construction Markets
Software Helps Metal Parts Fabricator Prepare for Rapid Growth |
Assemblies - Surface Mount Technology
Optimizing Electronic Designs |
Assemblies - Turnkey
Turnkey Assemblies |
Assemblies - Welded Contact |
| Assemblies - Wire Rope |
Assembly Hardware |
| Balancing Service |
Ball Screws |
| Bar Coding |
Baskets |
Bearings
Magnetic Bearing Recognized for Technological Significance
Mounted Spherical Bearings
Medical Component Manufacturer Meets Design Challenges with Innovative Engineered Compounds
OEMs Get Higher Speed, Longer Component Life with All-Ceramic and Hybrid Bearings |
Bearings - Linear Motion |
| Bearings - Needle Roller |
Bending - Custom |
| Blanks - Precision Pierced |
Blasting |
Brazing - Aluminum Dip
Advantages of Aluminum Dip Brazing |
Brazing - Hydrogen |
| Brazing - Vacuum Aluminum |
Brazing - Vacuum Furnace
Custom Brazing Firm Helps Greentech Innovators Speed to Market
Heavy Copper Electrodes Brazed to 225-lb Bars
Minnesota Firm Making a Name in Precision Machining and Vacuum Brazing
What is Brazing?
Custom Vacuum Furnace Brazing
The Versatility of Vacuum Furnace Brazing
Vacuum Brazing: A Three-In-One Process |
Broaching
What is Broaching? |
Brushes |
| Bushings |
Cable & Wire Manufacturing |
| Cables - Mechanical |
CAD Design Services
Engineering Solutions With CAD 3D Modeling |
CAD/CAM Software
Digital Prototypes: Why U.S. Manufacturers Need to Change the Way They Develop Products
3D CAD Software Enhances Communication in Design of Solar-Powered Compactor
Medical Parts Are Machined in One Setup Using CAM Software Package
Software Partnership Enhances Search-Based Application with Visualization Technology |
CAD/CAM Training |
Calibration & Metrology
Standard Automation Platform Unveiled for Semiconductor Metrology OEMs |
| Cases - Custom |
Cases - Shipping |
Castings - Aluminum
OEMs Say Quality, Reliability Are Key Reasons to Source Domestically
Reverse Tilt Pour Process Saves Costs on Custom Castings
V-Process Aluminum Castings
Company Offers Single-source Solutions for Aluminum Castings, Machining
Process & Alloy Comparisons
ALUMINUM CASTING: VERSATILITY - PLUS
ALUMINUM CASTINGS - APPLICATIONS AND ADVANTAGES |
Castings - Brass |
Castings - Die
What is Die Casting?
Multi Slide Diecasting Process
Die Casting: Versatile and Low-Cost
Common Die Casting Terms
The Benefits of Die Casting
The Advantages of Die Casting
Process & Alloy Comparisons
Glossary of Die Casting Terms
Everything You Need to Know About Die Casting
An Introduction To The Die Casting Process
What Is Die Casting?
How Are Die Castings Produced?
Types Of Machines For Die Casting
Casting Dies And Their Construction
Types Of Dies
Die Casting Alloys
Die Casting Design
Stampings
Screw Machine Products
Sand Castings
Permanent Mold Castings
Forgings
Plastic Injection Moldings
Economics of Die Casting
Metal Cost
Production And Labor Costs
Die Cost
Characteristics Of Die Castings
Toward A New Generation of Components
Fundamentals of Advanced Die Casting Processing
Hot-Chamber and Cold-Chamber Processing
Die Characteristics
New Techniques Reduce Porosity
Engineered Castings
Award-Winning Die Castings
Die Casting Trends |
Castings - Die, Aluminum
What is Die Casting?
Die Casting: Versatile and Low-Cost
The Advantages of Die Casting
Glossary of Die Casting Terms
Everything You Need to Know About Die Casting
An Introduction To The Die Casting Process
What Is Die Casting?
How Are Die Castings Produced?
Types Of Machines For Die Casting
Casting Dies And Their Construction
Types Of Dies
Die Casting Alloys
Die Casting Design
Stampings
Screw Machine Products
Sand Castings
Permanent Mold Castings
Forgings
Plastic Injection Moldings
Economics of Die Casting
Metal Cost
Production And Labor Costs
Die Cost
Characteristics Of Die Castings
Toward A New Generation of Components
Fundamentals of Advanced Die Casting Processing
Hot-Chamber and Cold-Chamber Processing
Die Characteristics
New Techniques Reduce Porosity
Process & Alloy Comparisons |
| Castings - Die, Brass |
Castings - Die, Lead |
Castings - Die, Magnesium
Magnesium Multi-Slide Technology Produces Complex, Lightweight Components
Magnesium Castings Solve Design Issues of Video Projector Parts
Everything You Need to Know About Die Casting
An Introduction To The Die Casting Process
What Is Die Casting?
How Are Die Castings Produced?
Types Of Machines For Die Casting
Casting Dies And Their Construction
Types Of Dies
Die Casting Alloys
Die Casting Design
Stampings
Screw Machine Products
Sand Castings
Permanent Mold Castings
Forgings
Plastic Injection Moldings
Economics of Die Casting
Metal Cost
Production And Labor Costs
Die Cost
Characteristics Of Die Castings
Toward A New Generation of Components
Fundamentals of Advanced Die Casting Processing
Hot-Chamber and Cold-Chamber Processing
Die Characteristics
New Techniques Reduce Porosity |
Castings - Die, Zinc
What is Die Casting?
Advantages of Zinc Die Castings Over Other Manufacturing Techniques
Die Casting: Versatile and Low-Cost
Common Die Casting Terms
The Advantages of Die Casting
Glossary of Die Casting Terms
A Revolution in Custom Zinc Die Casting
Everything You Need to Know About Die Casting
An Introduction To The Die Casting Process
What Is Die Casting?
How Are Die Castings Produced?
Types Of Machines For Die Casting
Casting Dies And Their Construction
Types Of Dies
Die Casting Alloys
Die Casting Design
Stampings
Screw Machine Products
Sand Castings
Permanent Mold Castings
Forgings
Plastic Injection Moldings
Economics of Die Casting
Metal Cost
Production And Labor Costs
Die Cost
Characteristics Of Die Castings
Toward A New Generation of Components
Fundamentals of Advanced Die Casting Processing
Hot-Chamber and Cold-Chamber Processing
Die Characteristics
New Techniques Reduce Porosity
Process & Alloy Comparisons
Zinc Die Casting: A Cost-Saving Alternative for Multiple Processes |
| Castings - Ductile Iron |
Castings - Electrolytic Copper |
Castings - Ferrous
CASTINGS - STEEL AND NONFERROUS |
Castings - Graphite Mold
Graphite-Mold Casting Process Proves "Picture Perfect" For High-Tech Camera Housing |
Castings - Gray Iron
GRAY IRON CASTINGS
MOLD-PATTERN CONVERSION YIELDS LOW-COST, MODERN FOUNDRY AUTOMATION |
Castings - Impregnation
Impregnation Solves an Old Problem |
Castings - Investment
Texas Firm Delivers Attentive Service with Cost Savings of Precision Investment Casting
Thin-wall Titanium Castings Provide High Strength, Corrosion Resistance
Investment Casting Company Adds Value with Full Range of In-House Manufacturing Capabilities
Investment Casting: Frequently Asked Questions
Investment Casting - Immense Cost Savings Potential
How to Get the Most Out of Investment Castings
Investment Castings - The Versatile Lost Wax Process
Process & Alloy Comparisons
Advantages of Investment Casting
Investment Casting - Cutting Edge of Modern Production Metallurgy
Investment Castings (The Lost Wax Process)
Agricultural Planter Boot Casting Takes Top Honors at Casting Competition |
Castings - Magnesium |
| Castings - Malleable |
Castings - Non-Ferrous
CASTINGS - STEEL AND NONFERROUS |
Castings - Permanent Mold
OEMs Say Quality, Reliability Are Key Reasons to Source Domestically
Reverse Tilt Pour Process Saves Costs on Custom Castings
Advantages of Permanent Mold Casting
Process & Alloy Comparisons |
Castings - Plaster Mold |
| Castings - Rubber Mold |
Castings - Sand
Illinois Company Supports OEMs with Finished Aluminum-Alloy Sand Castings
Precision Sand Casting
Process & Alloy Comparisons |
Castings - Sand & Shell
CASTINGS - SAND AND SHELL
RETHINKING CASTING MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS |
Castings - Stainless Steel |
| Castings - Steel |
Castings - Titanium
Thin-wall Titanium Castings Provide High Strength, Corrosion Resistance |
Castings - Zinc
Reverse Tilt Pour Process Saves Costs on Custom Castings |
Ceramic Parts
Ceramics - Manufacturing Methods
Ceramic Materials
Ceramic Materials - Alumina
Ceramic Materials - Zirconia
Ceramic Materials - Zirconia Toughened Alumina (ZTA)
Ceramic Materials - Steatite
Ceramic Materials - Mullite
Ceramic Materials - Cordierite
Ceramic Materials - Grade A Lava
Ceramic Properties
Alumina 99.5
Aluminum Nitride
Boron Nitride
Cordierite
Corning Pyrex
Graphite
Lava Grade A
Macor
Mullite
Quartz
Sapphire
Silicon
Silicon Carbide
Silicon Nitride
Steatite L-5
Tool Steel
Zirconia
Ceramic Materials - Characteristics And Applications
Ceramic Parts Components Produced By Low Pressure Injection Molding
New Ceramic Technology Enhances Performance of Medical Implants |
Ceramics - Injection Molding
Ceramics - Manufacturing Methods
Ceramic Materials |
Ceramics - Metallizing & Plating |
| Certification Services |
Chemical Milling
Chemical Machinabilty of Metals
Weight Reduction Through Chemical Milling |
| Circuits - Flexible |
Clad Metals
Laser Cladding
Clad Metals Glossary |
| Cleaners - Air |
Cleaning - Steam Vapor |
Cleaning - Ultrasonic
Contract Cleaners Meet Critical Needs for Precision Cleaning |
Cleaning & Degreasing
Contract Cleaners Meet Critical Needs for Precision Cleaning |
| Clutches & Brakes |
Coatings - Conformal |
| Coatings - E Coat |
Coatings - Electrostatic Powder |
| Coatings - Greaseless Metal |
Coatings - Metal
Thermal Spray Coatings
Electroplating, Electroless Nickel and Chromium Plating
Dense Chrome Plating for Cosmetic and Functional Purposes
Long Life For Wear Parts
Chromium Coatings/Platings |
| Coatings - Nylon Fluidized |
Coatings - Physical Vapor Deposition |
Coatings - Plastic
PLASTIC COATING OR POWDER COATING - IS THERE A DIFFERENCE? |
Coatings - Plastic Dip |
| Coatings - Polyurethane |
Coatings - Teflon
Coatings - TeflonŽ, Powder, Ceramic etc.
Innovations In Job Shop Coating Applications
Composite Coating Dramatically Increases Lubricity |
Coatings - Thermal Spray/Plasma
Thermal Spray Coatings |
Coatings - Titanium Nitride |
| Coils |
Cold Heading
Fastener Cost Savings |
| Compressors |
Connectors & Couplings |
Consulting - Manufacturing
Identifying and Prioritizing Business Improvements |
Control & Measurement Electronics
Inspection with Sensor Film Leads to Redesign of Clamp
Specialty Sensor Measurements: Making Sense of Numerical Information
Sensor Reliability
PORTABLE CMM HELPS TRANSFORM DEVELOPMENT OF TURBINE WHEELS
ARM-WRESTLING UNIQUE MEASUREMENT PROBLEMS
INSPECTION LAB USES NEW TECHNIQUE TO EXPAND |
Controllers
There's no Room for Error When Designing Controllers for Mission-Critical Industrial Equipment |
Controls - Industrial & Machine Tool |
| Conversion - Metal to Plastic |
Converters |
| Converters - DC/DC |
Cryogenic Treatment
Cryogenic Deburring Removes Burrs from Implantable PEEK Medical Devices
Cryogenic Processing
The Cold, Hard Facts About Cryogenics |
| Cutting - High Definition Plasma |
Cutting - Titanium
Machining Titanium and Its Alloys
Collected Thoughts On High-Speed Machining Of Titanium |
| Cutting - Tube & Pipe |
Data Collection |
Deburring - Abrasive Flow
Abrasive Flow Deburring |
Deburring - Electrochemical
Electrochemical Deburring |
Deburring - Thermal
Thermal Deburring |
Deburring - Tumble & Vibratory |
| Decorating |
Diecasting Design |
Die-Cutting
Beyond Contract Machining
Die Cutting Materials and Capabilities |
Die-Cutting - Felt, Cork & Rubber |
| Dies - Pancake |
Dies - Steel Rule |
| Displays, Lamps & LED's |
Drilling - Electron Beam |
| Drilling - Micro |
Drilling & Tapping |
EDM - Sinker
EDM Glossary
EDM Traveling Wire Machines and CNC Sinkers
Electrical Discharge Machining: A Process for Hard Materials and Complex Design
Wire and Sinker EDM Advantages |
EDM - Small Hole Drilling
EDM Glossary
What is Small Hole EDM?
Small hole Drilling EDM |
EDM - Wire
EDM Glossary
What is Wire EDM - A Short History
What is Wire EDM?
The Benefits of Wire EDM
EDM Traveling Wire Machines and CNC Sinkers
Wire and Sinker EDM Advantages
Electrical Discharge Machining: When Wire Is Your Desire
Wirecut EDM - Reliability, Cost Efficiency and Versatility
Wire EDM: Cutting Edge Technology
Wire EDM: What's In A Name?
Electrical Discharge Machining: A Process for Hard Materials and Complex Design
Xact Wire EDM Corporation Marks 25 Years in Business |
Educational Services |
| Electroforming |
Electronic Components
Patented Clutch Controller Design Softens the Engagement of Electromagnetic Clutches
Supplier Provides Engineered Components to Multiple Greentech Markets
New Design Guide Introduced for Thick-Film Ceramic Substrates |
| Electronic Encapsulations |
Electronic Enclosures
Telecom Parts Manufacturers Step Up to Provide Fast Turnarounds for Critical Applications
Electronics Enclosure Targeted for Demanding Military Applications
Electronic Enclosures - Industry Standards |
| Electronic Hardware |
Electronics - New Product Development
Is that a Power Plant in My Window?
Designing and Manufacturing Electronic and PCB Assemblies
New Product Development Primer
Optimizing Electronic Designs
Miniaturization, Electronics Powering Breakthrough Medical Designs |
| Embedded Devices |
Encoders |
Engineering & Technical Services
Design, Engineering, and Innovation: How U.S. Manufacturing is Beating Cost Challenges
Semiconductor Production Tool Design Success Story
Build to Print, Integration and Assembly
Prototype Equipment Development
Design and Contract Manufacturing Are at Forefront of Medical Product Innovations
Engineering and Technical Services
New Product Development Primer
Yes, You Can Go Home Again, Say Some Manufacturers
Telecom Shaping Up as Building Block for a Strong U.S. Manufacturing Base |
Engraving |
Extrusions - Aluminum
First Hybrid Solar Facility Will Use Hydro Aluminum Extruded Frames
Contract Manufacturer Finds its Place in the Sun
Aluminum Extruder Helps the Future Look Bright
Suppliers Deliver Advanced Designs, Engineering, and Manufacturing to the Marine Industry
Aluminum Processing Glossary (A - D)
Aluminum Processing Glossary (E - K)
Aluminum Processing Glossary (L - Z)
The World's First Purpose-Built Law Enforcement Vehicle is on the Way
AUTOMAKERS SPEEDING TO MARKET WITH INDUSTRY BREAKTHROUGHS
ALUMINUM EXTRUSION DESIGN TIPS
ALUMINUM EXTRUSION ALLOYS
ALUMINUM: EXTRUSION, FABRICATION, FINISHING
ALUMINUM EXTRUSIONS - LIGHTWEIGHT, STRONG AND VERSATILE
ADVANTAGES OF ALUMINUM EXTRUSIONS
THE SHAPEMAKERS SOLUTION: ALUMINUM EXTRUSIONS |
Extrusions - Copper/Alloys |
| Extrusions - Impact |
Extrusions - Plastic
Plastic Materials Comparison Table |
| Extrusions - Plastic Sheet |
Extrusions - Rubber |
| Extrusions - Steel |
Extrusions - Titanium |
Eyelets & Drawn Shells
Specialty Stamper - A Leader in Eyelet Industry
STAMPINGS - STAMPINGS DEEP DRAWN - DRAWN SHELLS - EYELETS
| Fabricating - Aluminum
Contract Manufacturer Finds its Place in the Sun
Hydro Contributes Engineering, Fabrication to Award-Winning Camping Trailer
Mech-Tronics Celebrates 60th Year in Business
Hydro Aluminum Adds New Equipment, Services to Ohio Plant
Aluminum Processing Glossary (A - D)
Aluminum Processing Glossary (E - K)
Aluminum Processing Glossary (L - Z)
Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication
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Fabricating - Aluminum Extrusions
First Hybrid Solar Facility Will Use Hydro Aluminum Extruded Frames
Aluminum Extruder Helps the Future Look Bright
Aluminum Processing Glossary (A - D)
Aluminum Processing Glossary (E - K)
Aluminum Processing Glossary (L - Z)
ALUMINUM EXTRUSION DESIGN TIPS
ALUMINUM EXTRUSION ALLOYS |
Fabricating - Electrical Panels |
| Fabricating - Felt, Cork & Rubber |
Fabricating - Foam
Top Sources Deliver Innovative Solutions for Aerospace/Defense Industry |
Fabricating - Foil, Films & Foams
Fabricating Capabilities - Foil, Films & Foams
Top Sources Deliver Innovative Solutions for Aerospace/Defense Industry |
Fabricating - Heavy Steel & Plate |
| Fabricating - Lead |
Fabricating - Non-Metallic |
Fabricating - Plastic
Micro-porous PTFE Membrane Die-cut to Customer Specifications
Custom Die-less Cutting Service Speeds Turnaround
Plastics Specialist Puts Integrity at Forefront of Business Model
Materials Expertise Enhances Firm's Precision Machining Services
Major Plastic Materials
Molds-free Fabrication Technology Permits Design Flexibility, Reduced Lead Times |
Fabricating - Printed Circuit Boards
Sunburst Electronics Achieves New Quality Goals for Medical Device Manufacturing and Design
New Technology for Chip Substrates and High-Performance PCBs Introduced
Designing and Manufacturing Electronic and PCB Assemblies
Flexible Circuit Design and Manufacturing
Optimizing Electronic Designs
Sunburst Electronics Adds Production Line for Surface Mount Applications |
Fabricating - Sheet Metal
Clean Energy Technology Could Be Next Wave of U.S. Manufacturing Leadership
San Jose Contract Manufacturer Receives ISO 13485:2003 Certification for Medical Devices and Implants
Pennsylvania Company Blends Machining, Fabrication to Offer Precision Net Shape Parts to OEMs
Precision Metalforming Association Presents Awards of Excellence in Metalforming
Sheet Metal Fabrications
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication Services
Business Consolidation Brings Sheet Metal Fabrication to a Higher Level
Metal Fabricator Builds Success with Lean Operation
Sheet Metal
Fabrication--Enclosures and Assemblies
Airtronics to Manufacture Steel System Components to Protect Vacant Properties |
Fabricating - Stainless Steel
Fabricating (Stainless Steel) and Machining (NC/CNC Precision) |
Fabricating - Steel
Metal Fabricator Builds Success with Lean Operation |
Fabricating - Vacuum Chambers |
| Fans & Blowers |
Fasteners
How to Choose Fasteners that Maximize Assembly Life
A Self-Locking, Reusable, Screw Thread Fastening Solution
Types of Fasteners
Self-Locking Fasteners Withstand Extremes of Vehicle Durability Testing
Fastener Cost Savings |
Fasteners - Non-Metal
Types of Fasteners
Fastener Cost Savings |
Fiber Optic Tooling & Components
Plug and Play Portable Structures Designed for Rugged Environments |
| Fiberglass Parts |
Filters |
Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Molder Expands Virtual Product Design Capabilities |
Flanges |
| Fluid Power |
Foam Conversion |
Forgings - Aluminum
Making the Most of Forging Benefits
Materials Developments Boost Performance, Lower Costs
Forging Comparisons
How to Buy Forgings
Grain Flow Boosts Product Performance
Shape + Size Capability Broadens Design Alternatives
Forging: A Competitive Advantage |
Forgings - Brass
Making the Most of Forging Benefits
Materials Developments Boost Performance, Lower Costs
Forging Comparisons
How to Buy Forgings
Grain Flow Boosts Product Performance
Shape + Size Capability Broadens Design Alternatives
Forging: A Competitive Advantage |
Forgings - Closed Die
Forging - Closed Die
Making the Most of Forging Benefits
Materials Developments Boost Performance, Lower Costs
Forging Comparisons
How to Buy Forgings
Grain Flow Boosts Product Performance
Shape + Size Capability Broadens Design Alternatives
Forging: A Competitive Advantage |
Forgings - Cold
Making the Most of Forging Benefits
Materials Developments Boost Performance, Lower Costs
Forging Comparisons
How to Buy Forgings
Grain Flow Boosts Product Performance
Shape + Size Capability Broadens Design Alternatives
Forging: A Competitive Advantage |
Forgings - Hot
Making the Most of Forging Benefits
Materials Developments Boost Performance, Lower Costs
Forging Comparisons
How to Buy Forgings
Grain Flow Boosts Product Performance
Shape + Size Capability Broadens Design Alternatives
Forging: A Competitive Advantage |
Forgings - Impression Die
Making the Most of Forging Benefits
Materials Developments Boost Performance, Lower Costs
Forging Comparisons
How to Buy Forgings
Grain Flow Boosts Product Performance
Shape + Size Capability Broadens Design Alternatives
Forging: A Competitive Advantage |
Forgings - Open Die, Steel
Making the Most of Forging Benefits
Materials Developments Boost Performance, Lower Costs
Forging Comparisons
How to Buy Forgings
Grain Flow Boosts Product Performance
Shape + Size Capability Broadens Design Alternatives
Forging: A Competitive Advantage
Manufacturer of Custom Forgings Devises Innovative Methods to Save Time and Costs |
Forgings - Orbital
Making the Most of Forging Benefits
Materials Developments Boost Performance, Lower Costs
Forging Comparisons
How to Buy Forgings
Grain Flow Boosts Product Performance
Shape + Size Capability Broadens Design Alternatives
Forging: A Competitive Advantage |
Forgings - Seamless Rolled Rings
Making the Most of Forging Benefits
Materials Developments Boost Performance, Lower Costs
Forging Comparisons
How to Buy Forgings
Grain Flow Boosts Product Performance
Shape + Size Capability Broadens Design Alternatives
Forging: A Competitive Advantage |
Forgings - Titanium
Making the Most of Forging Benefits
Materials Developments Boost Performance, Lower Costs
Forging Comparisons
How to Buy Forgings
Grain Flow Boosts Product Performance
Shape + Size Capability Broadens Design Alternatives
Forging: A Competitive Advantage |
Forgings - Upset
Making the Most of Forging Benefits
Materials Developments Boost Performance, Lower Costs
Forging Comparisons
How to Buy Forgings
Grain Flow Boosts Product Performance
Shape + Size Capability Broadens Design Alternatives
Forging: A Competitive Advantage |
Gaging - Custom Engineered
Precision Gages
Precision Gages - Design and Use of Dow-Gages |
Gaskets, Seals, Washers & O-rings
Updated Materials Selection Guide Provides Engineering Assistance for Silicone Materials
Soft, Odorless Seal Has Key Role in Manufacture of Emergency Ventilation Masks
Spring-Energized Seals Designed for High-performance Aerospace Applications
Colored Coatings for O-Rings Allow Differentiation of Similar Seals
Company Reports Advancements in Vane Sealing Technology
Manufacturer Provides Customized Seals in Large Diameters
Gaskets - Materials and Applications
When Manufacturing Requires Surgical Precision
Adhesive Backings Applied to Custom-Molded Components
Hi-Tech Gaskets Slash Costs of Failures and Repetitive Replacement
Materials Used in Seals and Gaskets
Seals - Types and Selection Considerations
Stampings--Washers, Shims, Gaskets and Fittings
Custom Manufacturing of Gaskets, Seals and Washers
Gaskets, Seals and Washers
Stampings - Shims, Gaskets, Seals and Washers
Die Cut Parts from Thermally Conductive Gap Fillers
Medical Component Manufacturer Meets Design Challenges with Innovative Engineered Compounds Mechanical Face Seals Engineered for Heavy-Duty Rotary Applications |
Gears
Industrial Gears
Forest City Gear Achieves ISO 13485 Medical Certification, Makes Major Investment in Capital Equipment |
Gears - Worm
Switch to Whirling Process Improves Accuracy of Worm Gear |
| Generators |
Generators - Function |
| Grinding - Beryllia |
Grinding - Carbide |
| Grinding - CBN/Borazon |
Grinding - Centerless
The Principles Of Centerless Grinding |
Grinding - Ceramics
Ceramics - Manufacturing Methods
Ceramic Materials |
Grinding - Creep Feed
CNC Cylindrical Creep-Feed Grinding
Grinding - Creep Feed and Surface
New CNC Technology Boosts Efficiency and Productivity of Aerospace Machining |
Grinding - Double Disc
What You Should Know About
Double-Disc Grinding
Double Disc Grinding |
Grinding - Fine
Fine Grinding |
| Grinding - Glass |
Grinding - I.D. & O.D. |
Grinding - Jig
Jig Grinding |
Grinding - Microfinishing |
Grinding - Polygon Drive Connections
Polygon Shapes - Multi-Faceted Problem Solvers |
Grinding - Precision
Advantages of Low Stress Grinding
Precision Grinding Often the Best Solution for Challenging Designs |
Grinding - Rotary Surface
What You Should Know About
Blanchard (Rotary Surface) Grinding
Blanchard (Rotary Surface) Grinding |
Grinding - Surface
Grinding - Creep Feed and Surface |
| Grommets |
Gundrilling
What is Gundrilling?
How To Save Big Money On Deep-Hole Drilling |
Heat Exchangers/Oil Coolers
Custom Oil Coolers/Heat Exchangers |
Heat Sinks
Stamper Constructs Machinery to Manufacture Custom Heat Sinks
Low-Profile Heat Sinks Cool Hot Components in Constricted Packages |
Heat Treating
Recirculating Ovens Designed for Energy-Efficient Tempering
Heavy Vacuum Carburizing Reduces Furnace Time for Sun Pinion
Heat Treating Metal Components
Heat Treating Services
Heat Treating: Making The Difference In Heat Treat
Heat Treatment Services |
Hinges |
Hobbing - Gears and Pinions
Gear Hobbing |
Honing
Advantages of Precision Honing
Fine Grinding |
| Hooks |
Hoses, Clamps & Fittings |
| Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) |
Hydraulics & Pneumatics |
Hydroforming
Hydroforming Fabrication for Commercial and Aerospace Industry
The New Charge In Hydroforming |
Industrial Design Services
Design Firm Combines Human Factors, Research, and Design to Emphasize the Human Element
New Product Development Primer
High-Speed Boat Brings New Wave of Special Operations Missions |
| Industrial Equipment |
Industrial Supplies |
Information Technology
Manufacturer Upgrades Data Gathering with Process Monitoring System
Paring Down to Lean and Efficient? Don't Forget IT |
Inspection Services |
Instrumentation & Controls
Fatigue-Rated Pancake Load Cell Provided in 2mV/V Output |
Insulators |
| Internet Marketing |
Internet Outsourcing |
| Internet RFQ Matching |
Internet Services |
Jigs & Fixtures
Jigs and Fixtures
Machining Firm Delivers Plastics Extrusion Tooling Quickly |
Labels, Tapes & Decals |
Laminated Object Manufacturing
Laminated Object Manufacturing |
Laminating |
| Lamps - Electroluminescent |
Lapping
Fine Grinding
Advantages of Lapping
Lapping |
Laser Cutting
Laser Processing Helps Medical OEMs Meet Needs for Precision
Michigan Prototype Firm Helps Vehicle Engineers Beat the Clock
Laser Cutting Benefits
Why Use Laser Cutting?
Thick Plate Laser Cutting
Laser Cutting
3D Contouring Systems For Laser Cutting
The Power of Laser Technology
Advantages Of Laser Fabricating
Why Lasers Shine in Job Shops
Laser Cuts Costs for Metal Fabricator
Laser Energy...Just in Time |
Laser Drilling
Laser Processing Helps Medical OEMs Meet Needs for Precision
Laser Drilling Benefits
Laser Drilling
The Power of Laser Technology
Why Lasers Shine in Job Shops |
Laser Engraving
Special Engraving and Laser Machines
The Power of Laser Technology
Laser Engraving and Marking |
Laser Machining
Laser Processing Helps Medical OEMs Meet Needs for Precision
Direct Metal Laser-Sintering System Enables Quick Delivery of Metal Parts
MULTI-AXIS LASER TECHNOLOGY SOARS TO NEW HEIGHTS: AN UPDATE OF THE LAST 10 YEARS
The Power of Laser Technology
Why Lasers Shine in Job Shops
THE CHALLENGE OF THE MULTI-AXIS LASER
Advantages Of Laser Fabricating
Laser Cuts Costs for Metal
Fabricator
EXCIMER LASERS...UNIQUE MANUFACTURING TOOLS
Laser Energy...Just in Time |
Laser Machining - Micro
Laser Micromachining of Ceramic Materials |
Laser Marking
Advantages of Laser Marking
What is Laser Marking?
Special Engraving and Laser Machines
The Power of Laser Technology
Laser Engraving and Marking
Laser Energy...Just in Time |
Laser Peening
Laser Peening |
Lasers |
Lean Manufacturing Consulting
Lean Manufacturing: Finding the Common Denominator
Lean Manufacturing: What is Takt Time? |
Level Mounts |
| Levers, Knobs & Handles |
Lifting Device - Ergonomic |
| Lifting Device - Manual |
Lifting Device - Portable |
| Lighting - Electroluminescent |
Locks |
| Lubrication & Lubricants |
Machinery - Design, Build & Rebuild
Job Shops Boost Quality of OEM Machinery with American-Made Parts |
Machinery Sales & Services
MachineTools.com Launches New Version of its Web Site
Recirculating Ovens Designed for Energy-Efficient Tempering
Biocompatible, High Strength Plastic Introduced for Direct Digital Manufacturing |
Machining - Aluminum |
| Machining - Aluminum Castings |
Machining - Cams |
Machining - Ceramics
Machinable Ceramic Materials
Alumina 94%
Alumina 99.5%
Alumina 99.9%
Zirconia Toughened Alumina
Sapphire (single crystal) Alpha Alumina Oxide
Aluminum Nitride (AlN)
Silicon Nitride - Hot Pressed (Si3N4)
Sialon
Boron Carbide (B4C)
Silicon Carbide - Reaction Bonded (SiC+Si+C)
Silicon Carbide - Sintered (SiC)
Silicon Carbide - CVD (SiC)®
Tungsten Carbide
Corning Pyrex® 7740
Corning Glass ULE®
Fused Quartz / Fused Silica (Synthetic)
ZERODUR® (SchottGlass)
MACOR® (Corning Glass)
Cubic Zirconia (ZrO2)
Zirconia Toughened Alumina
Alumina Zirconia PSZ
Zirconia TZP
Cordierite (2MgO-2AI2O3-5SiO2)
Stealite (MgO-SiO2)
Silicon (Si)
Titanium Diboride (TiB2)
Ceramics - Manufacturing Methods
Ceramic Materials
Ceramic Materials - Alumina
Ceramic Materials - Zirconia
Ceramic Materials - Zirconia Toughened Alumina (ZTA)
Ceramic Materials - Steatite
Ceramic Materials - Mullite
Ceramic Materials - Cordierite
Ceramic Materials - Grade A Lava
Ceramic Machining: An Overview |
Machining - Chucking |
Machining - CNC Milling & Turning
AccuRounds Achieves AS9100 Certification
Job Shops Boost Quality of OEM Machinery with American-Made Parts
Beyond Contract Machining
High Performance CNC Milling and Turning
CNC Swiss Style Turning
What are CNC Milling and CNC Turning?
CNC Milling and Turning
Collected Thoughts On High-Speed Machining Of Titanium
Design and Contract Manufacturing Are at Forefront of Medical Product Innovations |
Machining - Conventional CNC
Expansion Nearing Completion at Fab Masters Company
CNC Machining
CNC Machining Outsourcing: Know Where You're Going
Machining: The Versatile Giant
Machining - CNC
Where is CNC Equipment Most Efficient?
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| Machining - Custom Blanks |
Machining - Exotic Materials |
Machining - Large Parts
Machining of Large Parts |
Machining - Microwave |
Machining - Miniature Precision
When Manufacturing Requires Surgical Precision
Tiny Parts Create Big Impact |
Machining - Multi Axis
Multi Axis Machining
Machining of Large Parts
Six-Axis Swiss-Turn CNC Lathes Boost Precision Shop's Profit Margins By 50%
New CNC Technology Boosts Efficiency and Productivity of Aerospace Machining |
Machining - Precision CNC
AccuRounds Achieves AS9100 Certification
The Art of Swiss Watch Making Lives on in Swiss Precision Parts
Flinchbaugh Engineering Receives Supplier Certification from Caterpillar
Machine Shop Combines Assembly, Engineering, and Design
Tier 2 Automotive Supplier Boosts Output with Improved Fixturing
Critical Flatness, Cosmetic Finishes Achieved on Medical Equipment Components
Job Shops Boost Quality of OEM Machinery with American-Made Parts
Medical Parts Are Machined in One Setup Using CAM Software Package
High-Density Vises Reduce Part Machining Costs by 65% for Clutch System Component
Minnesota Firm Making a Name in Precision Machining and Vacuum Brazing
When Manufacturing Requires Surgical Precision
The Production of Precision Parts
CNC Precision Machining
Precision Components
Composite Material Creates Challenges for Machining PC Board Carrier Plate
Portable CMM Helps Transform Development of Turbine Wheels |
Machining - Precision Cut-Off |
| Machining - Production |
Machining - Robotic |
Machining - Rotary Transfer
Rotary Transfer Machining |
Machining - Single Point Diamond
Advantages of Diamond Machining |
| Machining - Stainless Steel |
Machining - Tube Piercing & Tubing |
| Machining - Ultrasonic |
Machining - Weldments |
| Magnetics |
Manufacturing Association |
Masking
Masking 101: How to Find Increased Productivity and Product Quality in Your Finish Shop |
Material Handling |
Materials
High-Purity Alumina Designed for Semiconductor, Electronics, and Optical Applications
New Program Makes Elastomer Compounds Available to Medical Manufacturers
Highly-efficient CIGS Material Expands Product Integration Possibilities for PV Power
Solar Technology Innovation Heating up Manufacturing Sector
Open-celled Foam Evokes New Design Possibilities for High-performance Parts
Custom Manufacturer Creates Multi-functional Components with Unique Foam Material
Low-Loss Glass Fiber Introduced for High-Speed Digital Systems |
Measurement - Equipment |
| Measurement - Software |
Measurement & Inspection |
Mechanical & Electronic Design
Design, Engineering, and Innovation: How U.S. Manufacturing is Beating Cost Challenges
Minneapolis Firm Playing Key Role in Electronic Product Design, Engineering, and Manufacturing for Medical Industry
Standards-Based Engineering for Custom Manufacturing
35th Anniversary Redesign Pumps New Life into Classic Coffeemaker
Designing and Manufacturing Electronic and PCB Assemblies
New Product Development Primer
Optimizing Electronic Designs |
Metal Cabinets & Enclosures
Electronic Enclosures - Industry Standards |
Metal Finishing - Alodining
What is Alodining? |
Metal Finishing - Anodizing
Metal Improvement Company Adds Boric/Sulfuric Acid Anodizing Capability
Aluminum Anodizing and Hard Coat Anodizing
Anodizing: Type II (Sulfuric) and Type III (Hardcoat)
Anodizing Improves the Performance of Your Parts
Proprietary Finishes, Custom Anodizing Launch Firm into Realm of Excellence
Anodizing - Less Costly Than Plating
The Many Faces of Aluminum
Microplasmic Aluminum Coating
The Anodizing Answer to Engineering Challenges
Metal Finishing a Critical Consideration for Telecommunications Parts
Acid Etch Aluminum Anodizing Process Reduces Color Variation, Company Says |
| Metal Finishing - Black Oxide |
Metal Finishing - Chromate |
Metal Finishing - Chrome Plating
Metal Plating for Corrosion Protection and Long Wear
Plating/Finishing: Chrome Plating
Electroplating, Electroless Nickel and Chromium Plating
Dense Chrome Plating for Cosmetic and Functional Purposes
Long Life For Wear Parts
Chromium Coatings/Platings |
Metal Finishing - Drag |
Metal Finishing - Dry Lubrication
Solid-Film Lubricants |
Metal Finishing - Electroless Nickel
Electroless Nickel - An Engineered Coating
Metal Plating for Corrosion Protection and Long Wear
Plating/Finishing: Electroless Nickel
Electroplating, Electroless Nickel and Chromium Plating |
| Metal Finishing - Electroless Nickel Boron |
Metal Finishing - Electroplating
Electroplating, Electroless Nickel and Chromium Plating |
Metal Finishing - Electropolishing
Plating/Finishing: Electropolishing |
Metal Finishing - Electrostatic Painting |
| Metal Finishing - Galvanizing |
Metal Finishing - Hard Coating
Aluminum Anodizing and Hard Coat Anodizing
Advantages of Hard Coating
Long Life For Wear Parts
Proprietary Finishes, Custom Anodizing Launch Firm into Realm of Excellence
Anodizing - Less Costly Than Plating
The Many Faces of Aluminum
The Anodizing Answer to Engineering Challenges |
| Metal Finishing - Paint Stripping |
Metal Finishing - Painting |
Metal Finishing - Passivating
Plating/Finishing: Passivating
Metal Finishing a Critical Consideration for Telecommunications Parts |
Metal Finishing - Phosphating |
Metal Finishing - Plating
Barrel Plating Technology is Economical Substitute for Decorative Chrome
Metal Finishing a Critical Consideration for Telecommunications Parts |
Metal Finishing - Polishing & Plating |
Metal Finishing - Precious Metal Plating
Metal Finishing a Critical Consideration for Telecommunications Parts |
Metal Finishing - Selective Plating
Selective Plating: Superior Results at a Fraction of the Cost
Electroplating Without Part Submersion |
| Metal Finishing - Tumble & Vibratory Polishing |
Metal Finishing - Zinc Plating |
Metal Injection Molding
Metal Injection is Lower-Cost Alternative to CNC Machining
Metal Injection Molding:
The Choice for Small, Complex Parts
Metal Injection Molding: Cost-Effective Process for Complex Metal Shapes
Metal Injection Molding vs. Powder Metallurgy |
Metal Spinning
Things to Consider When Designing for Metal Spinning
Shorter Lead Times with Metal Spinning
Introduction to Metal Spinning
Technology Turns Metal Spinning Craft Toward High Volume |
| Meters - Flow |
Meters & Gauges |
| Metrology - Equipment & Services |
Mobile Benches & Tables |
| Modular Work Benches & Stations |
Mold Texturing
Mold Texturing - Make Your Products More Attractive |
| Molds & Moldmaking - Metal |
Molds & Moldmaking - Plastic
Upfront Engineering Can Improve Design Process, Reduce Costs for Customers
Plastic Injection Mold Design and Manufacturing
Tool Shop Reduces Machining Time on Large Molds |
| Motion Control |
Motors - Linear |
| Motors & Drives |
Nameplates, Dials & Panels
Switches, Nameplates, Overlays
Switches (Membrane) and Nameplates (Dial and Panel) |
Nitriding & Ion Nitriding
Vacuum Gas Nitriding Furnace Reportedly Producing Excellent Results |
Optical Components |
| Optical Mirrors |
Optical Polishing
Advantages of Optical Polishing |
| Optics - Precision |
Packaging
Effective Packaging |
| Pad Printing |
Panels - Control
How to Choose the Right Joystick for Your Application |
| Panels - Polymer Liquid Crystal (PLC) |
Patternmaking |
Perforating - Metals
Perforating Finds Home in Architectural, Construction Applications
Custom and Stock Perforating
Perforated Materials Combine Function, Appearance And Economy |
Perforating - Plastics
Perforating Finds Home in Architectural, Construction Applications
Custom and Stock Perforating
Perforated Materials Combine Function, Appearance And Economy |
Photochemical Etching & Machining
Chemical Etching Challenges Manufacturers to Provide Ultra-thin, Precision Parts with Extreme Flatness
Ocean State Firm Specializes in Extremely Thin, High-Precision Parts
PHOTOCHEMICAL MACHINING PRODUCES "STAMPINGS" AT LOW COST
ADVANTAGES OF PHOTO CHEMICAL ETCHING
PHOTO CHEMICAL MACHINING FOR PRECISE PARTS
PHOTO ETCHING TECHNICAL & DESIGN INFORMATION
PHOTO CHEMICAL MACHINING DESIGN HINTS
ALL ABOUT PHOTO CHEMICAL MACHINING
PHOTO CHEMICAL MACHINING A COST EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVE
INTRODUCTION TO PHOTO CHEMICAL ETCHING
PHOTOCHEMICAL ETCHING AND MACHINING
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PHOTOCHEMICAL MACHINING
Etched Step and Flat Lids Available with Sputtered Getters to Absorb Moisture
THIN, INTRICATE PARTS DEVELOP FROM PHOTOCHEMICAL MACHINING
Custom Medical Parts Are Photo Etched from Pure Titanium |
Pins & Shafts |
| Plastic Coatings - EMI/RFI |
Plastics - Blow Molding
Plastic Injection & Blow Molding Production in the U.S.A. Versus Off-Shoring
Engineered Blow Molded Solutions
Blow Molding of Plastics
Digitized Scans Deflate
Blow Mold Production Time |
| Plastics - Cleaning |
Plastics - CNC Machining
Plastics Specialist Puts Integrity at Forefront of Business Model
Job Shops Boost Quality of OEM Machinery with American-Made Parts
Materials Expertise Enhances Firm's Precision Machining Services
Beyond Contract Machining
CNC Machine Shop Delivers Precision Parts on Short Lead Times
Cutting Precision Holes in Thermoset Fiber-Reinforced Plastics
Plastics - CNC Machining
Major Plastic Materials
Plastics - Machined and Custom Punched |
| Plastics - Compression/Transfer Molding |
Plastics - Dip Molded |
| Plastics - Elastomeric Overmolding
|
Plastics - Electroplating
Selecting Plating Process for Plastic Molds |
Plastics - Extruded Profiles |
| Plastics - Flexible Foam |
Plastics - Gas Assist Molded |
Plastics - Heat Sealing & Welding
Radio Frequency (RF) Sealing |
Plastics - Hot Stamping & Screening |
Plastics - Injection Molding
Crescent Industries Adds Class 10,000 Clean Room
Engineering Plastic Solves Design Challenge for Aircraft Tire Pressure Monitor
Contract Manufacturer Adds Experience to Science and Technology
Rapid Injection Molder's Automated Process Creates Strategic Advantages for Clients
Plastic Injection & Blow Molding Production in the U.S.A. Versus Off-Shoring
Plastic Materials Comparison Table
Common Thermoplastics Defined
Plastic Injection Modular Molding Cost Benefits
Developing the Right Plastic Injection Molded Part
Choosing A Thermoplastic Injection Molder
Plastic Injection Molders: Are In-House Mold-Making Facilities Important?
The Advantages of Plastic Injection Molding
What is Plastic Injection Molding?
Injection Molded Prototypes Present Cost-effective Alternative to Rapid Prototyping
CAD, Tooling are Instrumental in Metal-to-Plastic Conversion
Injection Molded Plastics
Injection Molder Streamlines Operations with Proprietary CAD/CAM Software
Plastics - Injection Molding: Converting Metal Parts to Plastic
Injection Mold the Assembled Product--Not Just Its Parts
To the Outer Limits of Design
Medical Industry is Magnet for High-Precision Custom Molders |
Plastics - Insert Injection Molding
Plastic Materials Comparison Table
Common Thermoplastics Defined
Combine Multiple Components in a Single Part with Plastic Insert Injection Molding |
Plastics - Liquid Resin Casting
LIQUID RESIN CASTING FOR PROTOTYPE TO PRODUCTION
LIQUID RESIN CASTING TRIMS COSTS, PRODUCTION TIME
DESIGNING & PRODUCING LOW VOLUME PARTS WITH LIQUID RESIN CASTING
LIQUID RESIN CASTING IDEAL FOR LOW VOLUME PLASTICS |
Plastics - Low Volume
LIQUID RESIN CASTING IDEAL FOR LOW VOLUME PLASTICS
DESIGNING & PRODUCING LOW VOLUME PARTS WITH LIQUID RESIN CASTING |
Plastics - Micro Molding
Common Thermoplastics Defined
Testing the Boundaries of Miniaturized Molded Plastic Parts |
Plastics - Painting |
Plastics - Pressure Forming
What is Pressure Forming?
Custom Forming and Fabricating of all Thermoplastic Materials
Thermoforming and Pressureforming: Parts for Virtually Every Industry
Pressure Forming: A Process for the Future |
Plastics - Reaction Injection Molding
Design and Contract Manufacturing Are at Forefront of Medical Product Innovations
Top Sources Deliver Innovative Solutions for Aerospace/Defense Industry
What is Reaction Injection Molding?
Applications For Reaction Molded Polyurethane Parts
Reaction Injection Molding for Prototypes and Short Runs |
Plastics - Reel to Reel Molding
Advantages of Continuous Strip Molding
Reel-to-Reel Molding |
Plastics - Rotational Molding
Production Begins on First Automated Rotational Molding System Serving Western U.S.
Custom Molding Firm Nets Awards with Innovative Fishing Boat Hull
When New Capital Equipment Makes Sense
Plastics - Rotationally Molded and Vacuum Formed
Rotational Molding: A Once Simple Process Goes High Tech
Rotational Molding: New Resins, Integral Designs are Keys to Future Growth
Custom Molding Firm Converts Metal Telecommunications Box to Plastic |
Plastics - Screw Machining
Plastics Specialist Puts Integrity at Forefront of Business Model
Screw Machining: Swiss, Escomatics, and Multi-Spindle |
Plastics - Sheet, Rod & Tube
Beyond Contract Machining
Plastic Tubing - Material Selection |
| Plastics - Structural Foam |
Plastics - Thermoforming/Vacuum Forming
Top Sources Deliver Innovative Solutions for Aerospace/Defense Industry
Custom Forming and Fabricating of all Thermoplastic Materials
Thermoforming and Pressureforming: Parts for Virtually Every Industry |
| Plastics - Thermoplastic Extrusion |
Plastics - Thermoset Extrusion
Medical Polymer Tubing Specialist Introduces Pad-Printed PEEK and Polyimide Extrusions for Catheter Applications |
Plastics - Thermoset Molding
Thermosets: Engineering Plastics For Demanding Applications |
Plastics - Toll Cleaning Service |
Plastics - Two Shot Injection Molding
Two-Shot Plastic Injection Molding |
Polyurethane - Parts |
| Polyurethane - Rollers |
Potting & Encapsulation |
Powder Coating
WHAT IS POWDER COATING?
THE BENEFITS OF POWDER COATING
THE ADVANTAGES OF POWDER COATING
PLASTIC COATING OR POWDER COATING - IS THERE A DIFFERENCE?
POWDER COATING - APPLICATIONS AND ADVANTAGES |
Powder Metal Parts
Caterpillar Promotes Innovative Solutions Through Powder Metallurgy
Powder Metal Parts Combine Benefits
Powder Metallurgy Components
Metal Injection Molding vs. Powder Metallurgy
Powder Metallurgy |
Power Supplies & Batteries
Clean Technologies Drive Automotive Parts Manufacturing in New Directions |
Printed Circuit Boards - Aluminum Clad |
| Product Lifecycle Management |
Prototypes - Electromechanical
Quick-turn Metal Components for Telecom, Data Storage, and Networking |
| Prototypes - Electronic |
Prototypes - Fabrications
Rapid Sheet Metal Prototypes |
Prototypes - Machining
When Manufacturing Requires Surgical Precision
New Division Creates Overnight Prototypes
Machining Prototypes Using Fused Deposition Modeling
Prototype Production: Early Involvement Increases Quality and Confidence
Engineering Prototypes, Precision Machining and Fabrication
CNC Prototyping |
Prototypes - Models |
Prototypes - Plastic
Production-ready Prototypes Speed Market Entry for Injection Molded Products
A Safer Way to Get to Market Fast
Rapid Injection Molder's Automated Process Creates Strategic Advantages for Clients
Cast Kirksite Cavities Re-emerge as Rapid Tooling Approach
Injection Molded Prototypes Present Cost-effective Alternative to Rapid Prototyping
Reaction Injection Molding for Prototypes and Short Runs
Prototype the Tool, Not the Part |
Prototypes - Rapid Castings
Liquid Resin Casting Trims Costs, Production Time
Prototype the Tool, Not the Part |
Prototypes - Rapid Sheet Metal
Rapid Sheet Metal Prototypes |
Prototypes - Rubber
Elastomer Selection Guide
Elastomer Selection Guide (Page 2)
Elastomer Selection Guide (Page 3) |
Prototypes - Stampings
Sheet Metal Prototypes and General Machining |
Prototypes - Virtual
A Safer Way to Get to Market Fast |
Publications
One Man's Lifelong Drive to Promote U.S. Manufacturing |
Pumps & Reservoirs
Micro Side Seal Check Valve Solves Mounting Problems |
| Quality Assurance |
Quality Control |
| Quality Systems |
Racks
Manufacturer of Racks and Enclosures Introduces New Shelving and Filler Panel Options
Racks and Racking |
Rapid Prototyping
Stereolithography Delivers Multiple Rapid Prototyping Options
Design Prototyping Technologies Celebrates 15 Years in Business
Rapid 3-D Printing Process Offers Flexibility of Over-molding
Rapid Prototyping Firm Gears up for Aerospace Growth
Rapid Prototyping and Rapid Manufacturing Provide More Options for Precision Parts
Michigan Prototype Firm Helps Vehicle Engineers Beat the Clock
Prototype Shop Develops Full Vehicle Frame Capabilities
Rapid Prototyping Leads to Rapid Products
Diverse Technical Abilities Compress Time to Market
Questions Are the Keys to Successful Prototyping
Cast Kirksite Cavities Re-emerge as Rapid Tooling Approach
Rapid Prototyping: No Longer Just for Design Engineers |
Rapid Prototyping - SLA
Stereolithography Delivers Multiple Rapid Prototyping Options
Design Prototyping Technologies Reserves Two SLA Machines for ABS-Like High-Impact Resin
Rapid Prototyping Leads to Rapid Products
Questions Are the Keys to Successful Prototyping
Cast Kirksite Cavities Re-emerge as Rapid Tooling Approach
Rapid Prototyping: No Longer Just for Design Engineers |
| Recycling - All Metals |
Recycling - Industrial |
Regulators
New Dual 100V Linear Regulator Saves Board Space and Cost for Telecom Applications |
Regulators - Adjustable Switching |
| Reverse Engineering |
Rework & Repair - Electronic
Quality Electronic Rework and Repair
Production Tool and System Refurbish & Enhancement |
Rework & Repair - Mechanical
Quality Mechanical Rework and Repair |
Rings - Retaining
Spiral Retaining Rings |
| Robotics |
Roll Forming
Roll Forming Manual
Early Supplier Involvement Focuses First on Customer Needs
Roll Forming a Slatwall Panel Display System |
Rubber - Compression Molding
Proprietary Molding Process Enables Consistent Production of Precision Medical Parts
When Manufacturing Requires Surgical Precision
Elastomers and Applications
Elastomer Selection Guide
Elastomer Selection Guide (Page 2)
Elastomer Selection Guide (Page 3)
Rubber Molding - The Most Parts for the Least Cost |
Rubber - Injection Molding |
Rubber - Liquid Injection Molding
Proprietary Molding Process Enables Consistent Production of Precision Medical Parts
Elastomer Selection Guide
Elastomer Selection Guide (Page 2)
Elastomer Selection Guide (Page 3)
Rubber Molding - The Most Parts for the Least Cost |
Rubber - Polyurethane Molding |
Rubber - Thermoplastic Extrude & Mold
New TPV Database Improves Part Design, Reduces 'Over-engineering' |
Rubber - Transfer Molding
Proprietary Molding Process Enables Consistent Production of Precision Medical Parts
Elastomers and Applications
Elastomer Selection Guide
Elastomer Selection Guide (Page 2)
Elastomer Selection Guide (Page 3)
Rubber Molding - The Most Parts for the Least Cost
Rubber Transfer Molding and Bonding
Rubber Molding and Fabricating |
Rubber Fabrication
Recycled Rubber Products Reduce Costs in Automotive Applications
Custom Die-less Cutting Service Speeds Turnaround
Frequently Asked Questions about Fabricating Rubber Materials
Rubber Molding and Fabricating
Finding the Right Fit with Elastomers
Engineering an Elastomer Part |
Rubber Linings |
Rubber Molding
Proprietary Molding Process Enables Consistent Production of Precision Medical Parts
When Manufacturing Requires Surgical Precision
About Rubber Molding
Rubber Molding Terms
Elastomers and Applications
Rubber Molding Applications
Manufacturing OEM Molded Rubber Products
Elastomer Selection Guide
Elastomer Selection Guide (Page 2)
Elastomer Selection Guide (Page 3)
Properties of Elastomers
Adhesive Backings Applied to Custom-Molded Components
Rubber Transfer Molding and Bonding
Rubber Molding and Fabricating
Rubber Molding and Stamping
Finding the Right Fit with Elastomers |
Rubber Roll Coverings |
| Rubber Rolls & Rollers |
Rubber Stampings
Rubber Molding and Stamping |
Rubber To Metal Bonding
Rubber To Metal Bonding
Rubber Transfer Molding and Bonding |
Safety Products & Components |
| Saw Cutting |
Screen Printing |
Screw Machining - Escomatics
Size, Precision Reign Supreme at Swiss Screw Machining Specialist
Screw Machining: Swiss, Escomatics, and Multi-Spindle |
Screw Machining - Multi Spindle
The Art of Swiss Watch Making Lives on in Swiss Precision Parts
Multi Spindle Screw Machining
Six-Axis Swiss-Turn CNC Lathes Boost Precision Shop's Profit Margins By 50% |
Screw Machining - Swiss/CNC Swiss
AccuRounds Achieves AS9100 Certification
The Art of Swiss Watch Making Lives on in Swiss Precision Parts
CNC Swiss Style Turning
CNC Swiss Screw Machining Glossary
Screw Machine Shop Integrates Efficiency, Quality, and Diverse Services
Size, Precision Reign Supreme at Swiss Screw Machining Specialist
Screw Machining: Advances in Automatic Bar Machining Technology
Six-Axis Swiss-Turn CNC Lathes Boost Precision Shop's Profit Margins By 50%
Screw Machining: Swiss, Escomatics, and Multi-Spindle
Screw Machining - Multispindle Davenport Machines
Screw Machining
Flexibility in Screw Machining
Generating Screw Machined Products
Screw Machining: High-Volume Precision Components
Screw Machining: Quality, Quantity, Quick and Low Cost |
Semiconductors
Replacement Technologies Needed for Transistor-based Silicon Chips, but when?
First Commercial MRAM Technology Headlines Year of Innovations at Freescale Semiconductor
CNC Machine Shop Delivers Precision Parts on Short Lead Times |
Sensors
Load Cell Redesign Improves Accuracy, Performance
Sensors Manufacturer Increases Calibration Testing Capacity
Specialty Sensor Measurements: Making Sense of Numerical Information
Sensor Reliability
Specialty Manufacturer Designs, Engineers Custom Sensors for Wide Application Range
A Bold New Era in Instrumentation |
Servomotors |
| Sewing |
Sheet Rubber |
Shielding
Aerogel Insulation Delivers High Thermal Performance in Transportation Heat Shielding |
Shielding
New Gasket Design for EMI Shielded Honeycomb Vents Said to Improve Performance
EMI Shielding Gaskets with Conductive Adhesive Backings
Glossary of Shielding Terms
EMI/RFI Shielding Types
MORE ON EMI/RFI SHIELDING STRIPS
MORE ON MESH GASKET EMI/RFI SHIELDING
MORE ON BOARD LEVEL EMI/RFI SHIELDING
Thin-film Metallization Protects Electronic Circuitry from Harmful Noise Interference
Aerogel Insulation Delivers High Thermal Performance in Transportation Heat Shielding |
| Shielding - Radiation |
Shot Peening
Shot Peening Success Stories
Reasons to Shot Peen
Shot Peening
What is Shot Peening? |
| Slides |
Snap Rings & Retaining Rings
Spiral Retaining Rings |
Software For Job Shops & Manufacturers
Sculpting the Perfect Body Part
New Release Provides Highly Accurate Date Commitments on Quotes
Design Tool Helps Protect Ships, Buildings, Vehicles and Infrastructure from Threats
Software Helps Metal Parts Fabricator Prepare for Rapid Growth
Power Conversion Technology Firm Implements PLM Software
Shop Floor Manufacturing Software is Compatible with Microsoft Vista
Design and Contract Manufacturing Are at Forefront of Medical Product Innovations
Investment Casting Company Adds Value with Full Range of In-House Manufacturing Capabilities |
Solenoids |
| Spindles - New & Repair |
Splines |
Springs - Coil
Quality, Cost Savings Are Stamps of Recognition for Connecticut Manufacturer
Maker of Custom Springs, Wire Forms Handles Jobs Sidestepped by Most Shops
Spring Selection Guide
Compression Springs Overview
Compression Springs Specifications
Conical Compression Springs Overview
Conical Compression Springs Specifications
Extension Springs Overview
Extension Springs Specifications
Conical Extension Springs Overview
Conical Extension Springs Specifications
Torsion Springs Overview
Torsion Springs Specifications
Drawbar Springs Overview
Drawbar Springs Specifications
Garter Springs Overview
Garter Springs Specifications
Assembly & Specialty Springs Overview
Wire Forms Overview
Glossary of Spring Terminology
Spring Types and Configurations
Spring Specifications and Ordering Hints
Technical Considerations for Compression Spring Design and Specifications
Design Procedure and Manufacturing of Custom Made Torsion Springs
Contract Manufacturing of Extension Springs
Precision Springs and Wire Forms
Compression and Extension Springs
Spring Terminology |
Springs - Flat
Maker of Custom Springs, Wire Forms Handles Jobs Sidestepped by Most Shops
Spring Selection Guide
Compression Springs Overview
Compression Springs Specifications
Conical Compression Springs Overview
Conical Compression Springs Specifications
Extension Springs Overview
Extension Springs Specifications
Conical Extension Springs Overview
Conical Extension Springs Specifications
Torsion Springs Overview
Torsion Springs Specifications
Drawbar Springs Overview
Drawbar Springs Specifications
Garter Springs Overview
Garter Springs Specifications
Assembly & Specialty Springs Overview
Wire Forms Overview
Glossary of Spring Terminology
Spring Types and Configurations
Spring Specifications and Ordering Hints
Precision Springs and Wire Forms
Spring Terminology |
Springs - Wave
Wave Springs
Spring Terminology |
Sprockets & Chains |
Stampings - Brass
Brass Metal Stampings |
Stampings - Copper
Copper Metal Stampings |
Stampings - Deep Drawn Shells
What is Deep Draw?
Designing Deep Drawn Metal Parts for Low Cost
Specialty Stamper - A Leader in Eyelet Industry
Deep Draw Stamping and CNC Machining
Seamless Deep Drawing Ideal for Big Runs
STAMPINGS - STAMPINGS DEEP DRAWN - DRAWN SHELLS - EYELETS |
Stampings - Ferrous & Non Ferrous |
Stampings - Fineblanked
Fineblanking and Metal Stampings |
Stampings - Fourslide
Is Your Part a Fourslide Part?
What is Fourslide?
Fourslide Products - Specialized Stampings and Wire Forms |
| Stampings - Heavy Gauge |
Stampings - High Volume
High Volume Stampings
Choosing a High Volume Stamping Vendor |
Stampings - Metal
Quality, Cost Savings Are Stamps of Recognition for Connecticut Manufacturer
Design, Engineering, and Innovation: How U.S. Manufacturing is Beating Cost Challenges
Metal Stamper Emphasizes In-House Engineering, Quality
Surcharges on Carbon Steels Force Metal Stamper to Adjust Manufacturing Methodologies
Precision Metalforming Association Presents Awards of Excellence in Metalforming
Top Sources Deliver Innovative Solutions for Aerospace/Defense Industry
STAMPING - A COST EFFECTIVE PROCESS
SUCCESS WITH SHORT-RUN STAMPINGS AND ASSEMBLIES
METAL STAMPING: TOOLS, DIES AND FIXTURES
SHORT-TO-MEDIUM RUN STAMPINGS
OKAY WITH RAPID TOOLING: A METAL STAMPER BROADENS ITS PROCESS CAPABILITIES
HOW TO DESIGN METAL STAMPINGS
Problem Solving Is The First Step Toward Better Metal Stampings
Blank Design
Piercing Round Holes
Definition of Punched Holes
Specification and Measurement of Punched Holes
Recommended Minimum Ratios of Punched Hole Diameters To Stock Thickness
Piercing - Adjacent To Bends
Definition and Limits of Extruded Holes
Specifications and Measurement of Formed Parts
Position of the form
Height of the form
Edge Conditions of Formed Parts
Styles of Embossing
Specifications and Measurement of Embossed Parts
Recommended Limits of Embossed Parts
Specification and Characteristics of Drawn Parts
Edge Condition of Drawn Parts
Surface and Characteristic Conditions of Drawn Shapes
Measurement and Limits of Flatness
Dimensioning Practices for Turret Press
Dimensioning Practices for Press Brake
Laser Cutting
Laser Operation
Laser Considerations
Laser Dimensioning Practices
METAL STAMPINGS, SHIMS AND ASSEMBLIES
STAMPINGS - METAL (0.001"-0.010")
STAMPING PRODUCTION INCREASES THROUGH AUTOMATION
FULL-SERVICE PRECISION METAL FORMING
HOW INDUSTRY HAS CHANGED--STAMPING COMPANY'S VIEW OF THEN AND NOW |
Stampings - Micro-Miniature
Tiny Parts Create Big Impact |
| Stampings - Progressive Die |
Stampings - Shims
Metal Stampings, Shims and Assemblies
Stampings - Shims, Gaskets, Seals and Washers
Stampings - Washers, Shims, Gaskets and Fittings |
Stampings - Short Run
SUCCESS WITH SHORT-RUN STAMPINGS AND ASSEMBLIES
SHORT-TO-MEDIUM RUN STAMPINGS |
Stampings - Steel Marking |
| Stampings - Tapped |
Surface Finishing |
| Surface Preparation - Aqueous |
Surface Preparation - Waterless |
Surface Treatment
Surface Treatment |
Switches - Electrical
Expanded Family of Resilient Switches Brings Data Center Reliability to Enterprise Network
Flexibility is Hallmark of Automated Assembly System |
Switches - Membrane
Membrane Switch Keypads Simplify Interface Design
Switches, Nameplates, Overlays
Switches (Membrane) and Nameplates (Dial and Panel) |
Systems Integration |
| Tables, Benches & Stations |
Tanks - Small Cylindrical |
| Tanks & Reservoirs |
Testing - EMI/RFI |
| Testing - Environmental |
Testing - Materials
Company Offers Materials Testing and Research Services in Four Locations |
| Testing - Mechanical Standards |
Testing - Non-Destructive
LTI Announces Immersion Ultrasonic Testing for Materials to 5000 lbs.
New Multi-Range Leak and Flow Tester Introduced
Eight Great Things Automotive Manufacturing Engineers Need to Know about Leak Testing Equipment
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING TECHNIQUES ON PLANT RELIABILITY |
| Testing - Printed Circuit Boards |
Thread Grinding |
| Thread Machining |
Thread Rolling
Switch to Whirling Process Improves Accuracy of Worm Gear |
Threaded Parts
Chemical Resistant Tube Fittings |
Threaded Rod |
| Timers |
Timing Pulleys & Belts |
| Tooling - Casting |
Tooling - EDM
EDM Glossary
Machining Firm Delivers Plastics Extrusion Tooling Quickly |
Tooling - Models & Prototypes
A Safer Way to Get to Market Fast |
Tooling - Plastic Injection Molding
CAD, Tooling are Instrumental in Metal-to-Plastic Conversion
Flexible Automation Cell Designed for Insert Molded Plastic Gears |
| Tooling - Rapid Injection Molding |
Tools - Cutting
Quick-change Rotary Design: the 'Broadband' of Bushings and Toolholders? |
Tools, Dies & Fixtures
I.D. Grinding Quills
When Manufacturing Requires Surgical Precision
Die Making and Design
Machining Firm Delivers Plastics Extrusion Tooling Quickly |
Trade Shows
One Man's Lifelong Drive to Promote U.S. Manufacturing |
| Transformers - Custom |
Transformers - Stock
High-voltage Transformers Suited for High-reliability Line and Medical Applications |
Tube Bending & Fabricating
What's the Secret Sauce for U.S. Manufacturing?
Design Teamwork Solves Problems, Lowers Costs for Medical Device Manufacturers
Upstate New York Company a Complete Subassembly Source for OEMs
Tube Bending
COMMON TUBE BENDING TERMS
TUBE BENDING AND FABRICATING - COLD DRAWN
TUBE FABRICATION |
Tubing - Cold Drawn |
| Tubing - Perforated |
Tubular Parts - Die Swaged |
| Turning - Stainless Steel |
Urethanes - Molded/Extruded
New Technology Developed for Fabricating Thin-Walled Urethane Extrusions |
| Vacuum Metallizing |
Valves & Controls |
Washers
Stampings--Washers, Shims, Gaskets and Fittings
Custom Manufacturing of Gaskets, Seals and Washers
Gaskets, Seals and Washers
Stampings - Shims, Gaskets, Seals and Washers
Custom Washers and Metal Stampings |
Waterjet Cutting - Metal
Waterjet Cutting Glossary
The Benefits of Waterjet Cutting
Top 10 Reasons to Choose Waterjet Cutting
What You Should Know About WaterJet Cutting
Crenshaw Marks 40th Anniversary, Expands Waterjet Capability
Waterjet Cutting Produces Superior Quality, Significant Cost Savings
The Versatility of Waterjet Cutting
Tight Nesting Reduces Waste, Handling
Waterjet Cutting: Solving Today's Cutting Problems
Cold Water Turns to Cold Cash
Pushing the Limits of Waterjet Technology |
Waterjet Cutting - Non-Metal
Waterjet Cutting Glossary
The Benefits of Waterjet Cutting
Top 10 Reasons to Choose Waterjet Cutting
What You Should Know About WaterJet Cutting
Waterjet Cutting Produces Superior Quality, Significant Cost Savings
The Versatility of Waterjet Cutting
Tight Nesting Reduces Waste, Handling
Cold Water Turns to Cold Cash
Pushing the Limits of Waterjet Technology |
Welding - Electron Beam
What is Electron Beam Welding? |
Welding - Laser
Laser Processing Helps Medical OEMs Meet Needs for Precision
Laser Cladding
Laser Welding Benefits
LASER WELDING FOR ACCURATE, REPEATABLE JOINTS
ADVANCES IN JOB SHOP WELDING
ENERGY BEAM WELDING
WELDING SMALL COMPONENTS
LASER ENERGY...JUST IN TIME
WHY LASERS SHINE IN JOB SHOPS |
Welding - MIG
Complete Welded Assemblies Are Specialty of Full-Service Fabricator
Assuring Weld Quality |
Welding - Resistance
Welding and Weldments
Assuring Weld Quality |
Welding - Robotic
Advances in Job Shop Welding
Robotic Welding Resolves a Challenge |
Welding - Solid State
Friction Stir Welding Emerges as High-Performance Alternative to Fusion Welding
MTI Boosts Contract Welding Capacity by 40 Percent
Inertia Welding
Weldable Materials |
Welding - Sonic
Ultrasonic Welding Handles Thin, Delicate Materials for PV Solar Cell Assembly |
Welding - TIG Aluminum
Old World Craftsmanship, New World Technology Give Fabrication Company Competitive Edge
Assuring Weld Quality
Advances in Job Shop Welding |
Wheels & Casters |
Wire & Cable Harnesses
Electromechanical Assemblies
Electromechanical Assemblies and Wire and Cable Harnesses |
Wire Cloth Fabricating |
Wire Forming & Fabricating
Maker of Custom Springs, Wire Forms Handles Jobs Sidestepped by Most Shops
Test Your Knowledge of Shaped Fine Wire
Top Sources Deliver Innovative Solutions for Aerospace/Defense Industry
Spring Selection Guide
Wireform Terminology
Wire Forming and Fabricating
Precision Springs and Wire Forms
Wire Forms and Value Added Assemblies
Precision Wireforms and Wireform/Sheetmetal Fabrications: Close Tolerance Fabrication for High Technology Applications
Toolmaker's Material "Tough as Nails" |
Wire Straightening |
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