8 CNC Engraving Tips for Beginners
In the manufacturing industry, CNC turning machines are widely used for the efficiency, consistency, and accuracy they provide, which is nearly impossible to achieve manually. Manufacturing operations in a CNC…
Fabrication & Quality
Punchlist Zero Edge Break – How to Make, Symbol, and Measurement
An edge break is a common practice when fabricating a component. Moreover, it reduces the sharpness of the edge of a component by material removal. In this article, you will…
David Etukudo Pipe Thread Size Chart
A pipe thread size chart allows engineers and other technical professionals to quickly determine mating suitability in a male-female connection. Moreover, these charts are according to industry standards and various…
Fender Washer vs Flat Washer
Fender washers and flat washers are both common types of plain washers. As a result, engineers often need to select which of them is the best fit on an application-by-application…
6G Welding Position, Test, and Certification
6G is a pipe welding position where the longitudinal axis of a pipe is fixed at about 45° to the horizontal axis, vertical axis, or relative to another pipe. As…
5G Welding Position – Test, and Certification
5g welding position entails welding a pip that is in a horizontal orientation with one or both ends fixed. As a result, the operator must travel either upwards or downwards…
What is Galvanized Steel?
When steel undergoes a manufacturing process that coats it with zinc, it is referred to as galvanized steel. Although this provides the steel with a glossy and appealing look, the…
Black Steel vs. Carbon Steel – vs. Stainless, Gas Pipe
Black steel at a material level is Steel that has not been galvanized. It provides a version of carbon steel with a dark-colored iron oxide exterior. This exterior protects against…
Sarah DeGuzman Conductive Metals – Examples and Uses
Many industries, including electronics, aerospace, and telecommunications, rely heavily on conductive metals. Some metals are more conductive than others, although most metals do conduct heat and electricity to some extent….
Butt Weld vs Fillet Weld
A butt weld joins two pieces that are on the same plane vs a fillet weld that joins workpieces that are perpendicular or at an angle. To a layperson, they…