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Types of Carbon Fiber Materials and Common Applications
Carbon fiber is an exceptionally strong, stiff, and lightweight material constructed of thin, strong crystalline filaments of carbon. It is created by heating and stretching carbon strands into long, thin fibers that are subsequently woven
What is Surface Grinding
Surface grinding is a very typical and common grinding process that is done in a CNC machine shop. It uses a rotating abrasive wheel to provide a workpiece with a smooth surface finish. The rotating
What is Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
Shielded metal arc welding(SMAW), is a fusion arc welding process that coalesces two or more metals together. This coalescence produces the metallurgical bonds required to create a robust weld. In shielded metal arc welding, arc
Aluminum Polishing Basics: How to Polish Aluminum
Aluminum polishing is the process of improving the appearance and smoothness of aluminum surfaces by removing imperfections, scratches, oxidation, and other blemishes. Polishing can give the aluminum a mirror finish that looks brand new, especially
Liquid Silicone Rubber Injection Molding: A Detailed Guide
In the injection molding process, most parts are made from thermoplastics or thermosets. And among thermosets, especially liquid silicone rubber (LSR), it is the primary choice for injection molding applications. Liquid silicone injection molding offers
Counterbore vs Countersink: Understanding the Differences
The countersink and countersink are very common terms in CNC machining. Although the two terms are quite similar and sometimes often interchanged, they are different hole types and shapes. Generally, a countersink refers to a
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