When England developed the power loom, the English government declared it treason to reveal the information to anyone outside the country. The United States acquired the secrets when Samuel Slater memorized plans for one before he was smuggled out of England.
Fiberglass is a preferred material in the manufacture of boat hulls. It's light weight and superior strength helps hulls and other sections perform at a higher level than similar products made from aluminum or steel.
Choosing between 300 series and 400 series stainless steel in manufacturing processes should be done carefully. 300 series stainless steel has nickel added and is not magnetic. The additive in 400 series stainless is chromium, which is.
Metal stamping refers to the processes of metal forming using a press during manufacture. Pressure is applied with a stamping machine to the surface of a sheet or strip of metal for embossing, coining, blanking, or pressing the material.
When our customers need specially decorated or structural metal sheets for siding and roofing manufactured, we recommend roll forming. It can meet exact specifications at speeds of up to 100 feet per minute.
When parts are manufactured using a toothed tool, the process is known as broaching. It can be used as one component of a complex set of process, or it can be employed as a standalone function.
Does your team require a prototype before the full go-ahead is given? Once we have the initial design in place, we can manufacturer prototypes as needed and can make any needed adjustments after testing.
Our manufacturing services can help keep costs down – for both you and your clients. Our goal is maximum efficiency of any process or system, combining the lowest manufacturing and operating costs with minimal consumption of natural resources.
Fiberglass is extremely versatile and works well with other products – especially recycled materials. When combined with recycled wood or plastic, it can be used to manufacture planks, siding, and other construction materials that are durable and safe.
Blow molding of plastic parts typically involves HDPE (high-density polyethylene), LDPE (low-density polyethylene), PVC (polyvinyl chloride), PET (polyethylene terephthalate), or PP (polypropylene). There are three manufacturing processes associated with blow molding – Stretch, Intrusion, and Extrusion.
For manufactured products that require complicated bending, turns, or shaping, compression bending is used. Rotary draw bending is the most common process and is used for creating bends and angles of up to 180° in tubing.
The final stage of machining and manufacturing is grinding. During this process, not only are the rough edges, spurs, and burrs removed, but also the uniformity of each part and the final tolerances are checked.
In applications where salt can attack metal parts and components, consider upgrading to parts manufactured from 316 stainless steel. While the material may pit, it doesn't effect its strength or structural integrity.
To better facilitate prototype or short run manufacturing processes, EDM (electric discharge machining) processes work well. EDM can produce complex shapes with a finish superior to other processes.
Of all the manufacturing tools, the lathe is probably the oldest power tool. Dating back to ancient Egypt, foot-powered models have been in continuous use until the development of the steam engine and then the electric motor.
In environments where sterility is crucial, stainless steel is the best material to use when manufacturing items. Because it doesn't facilitate the growth of bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms, its an ideal material for medical, food, and other industries that must control contamination.
Using a process called nesting, we can stamp more than one part at a time in a stamping press. This process helps control material and manufacturing costs to keep production overhead costs under control.
Does your design team require a prototype before the full go-ahead for manufacturing is given? Once we have the initial design in place, we can produce the prototypes as needed and can make any needed adjustments after testing.
During metal processing, the ore is converted to ingots. Ingots are then shaped into Blooms, Billets, or Slabs. Blooms are typically used for structural shapes; Billets are usually converted into bars and rods and are the starting point when drawing wire; Slabs are hot or cold rolled into sheets.
Unlike a lathe, when material is placed in a milling machine it doesn't turn. Instead, the cutting tool rotates and is applied to the material. Milling is most effective for slotting, making pockets, holes, or reducing the size of an item.
Complex, three-dimensional plastic parts can be manufactured using SL, or stereolithography. In this process, an ultraviolet laser is focused on a liquid thermoset resin, turning it into a solid. As it is drawn along a two-dimensional pattern, it layers to create a three-dimensional object.
Metal stamping in manufacturing refers to the processes of metal forming using a press. We apply pressure with a stamping machine to the surface of a sheet or strip of metal, embossing, coining, blanking, or pressing the surface.
