Lock Nut – Purpose, Types, Sizes, and Alternatives
A lock nut is a nut that resists loosening under vibrations and tension. It is also known as a locking nut, self-locking nut, prevailing torque nut, stiff nut, or elastic…
Fabrication & Quality
Sarah DeGuzmanSpot Welding – Process, Machine, Metals, and Alternatives
Spot welding, also known as resistance spot welding, is a specialized process in metal fabrication. Unlike more commonly used forms of welding, spot welding does not use a filler metal….
Travis ZiebroCopper Wire
Copper is one of the most versatile and commonly used materials. Copper has a wide range of uses, some of these uses are power transmission lines, electrical wiring, and spark…
Bryan PhamGrub Screw – Purpose, Size, Applications, & Alternatives
The grub screw, also known as a set screw, secures the connection between two components or parts. In this article, you’ll learn the purpose of the grub screw, commonly available…
Metal Casting – Types, Post-Processing, Applications, & Alternatives
Metal casting is a process in which metal is poured into a mold and allowed to cool and harden. It is a major part of the metalworking process and is…
Stebin SamuelThreaded Fasteners – Types, Material, Coating, and Installation
Threaded fasteners are hardware devices that mechanically join or affix two or more objects together via external threads. Fasteners form non-permanent couplings or connections, even if removed or deconstructed, there…
Laser Cleaning – How it Works, Machines, and Alternatives
Laser cleaning is a process that can effectively get rid of foreign matter from a metal surface. It has surged into the industry as a simple, time-saving, and cheap solution….
Graham GarciaGraphene
The thinnest material known to man, graphene provides extreme strength, thermal conductivity, and electrical conductivity on par with copper. As such, this material has made an uproar with the scientific…
Michael SattiMetal Passivation
Metal passivation chemically treats metal to reduce its surface chemical reactivity. Reducing surface chemical reactivity helps inhibit corrosion in metal objects. In this article, you’ll learn about the benefits of…
Jam Nut – Use and Function
The jam nut provides a quick and easy way to secure a subject nut in place or to secure a load. In this article, you’ll learn about its function and…