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The Difference Between Hot Rolled & Cold Rolled Steel

Posted On: April 3, 2018

Every day, product engineers and job shop owners are faced with a project or part that needs to be produced using steel. If it is not specified in the design, ...

The Nitty Gritty on Waterjets and Their Benefits

Posted On: March 27, 2018

A waterjet is an industrial machine tool that uses water or water and an abrasive substance to cut a wide variety of materials. This mixture of water and ...

Top 4 Reasons to Finance Your Next Manufacturing Equipment Purchase

Posted On: March 15, 2018

Most everyone is familiar with the "lease vs. buy" analysis when making a purchase like a car. But, if you're the owner of a fabrication or machine shop, what ...

A Little Bit About Swiss Turning Machines

Posted On: March 13, 2018

The Swiss principal was developed in Switzerland in the 1800s for the turning of very small, intricate, and long watch parts. The watch industry has been very ...

What's the Best Wire Choice for Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM)

Posted On: March 9, 2018

Wire electrical discharge machining (EDM) can cut amazing shapes with precision accuracy and very fine finishes. There are many wire choices, with each having ...