When choosing a polymer for their products, someone often questions PTFE vs. Teflon: are these two the same? The simple answer is yes, they are the same thing: PTFE is the acronym for Polytetrafluoroethylene and Teflon is a trade name for PTFE. If you are looking for a high melting point, non-stick chemical resistant material …
Bead blasting is a surface finishing process that utilizes small spherical media (normally glass beads) to clean and finish a workpiece. It is different from The other more aggressive technique like sandblasting. What is the difference? We will explore this in more detail. Let us dive in. Table of Contents What is Bead Blasting? How Does …
Brass is a copper-zinc alloy, other metals like lead and iron are also added to produce unique characteristics. As a copper alloy, brass has many properties that are similar to copper. However, it has a few distinct properties compared to the pure copper. Such as stronger and stiffer, more malleable, easy to work, etc. Brass …
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When the parts are challenging or impossible to produce with conventional machining methods, the manufacturers often turn to electrical discharge machining. The EDM does not rely on physical contact between the tool and workpiece to remove the material. Therefore, no mechanical cutting force is involved, resulting in lower tool wear and deformation. The EDM process …
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Shrinkage is a common problem in the casting industry, and it can lead to defects in the final cast metal product. Are you seeking ways to reduce defects in cast metals? In this article, we will unveil the secrets of shrinkage, and also provide you with appropriate solutions to minimize the defects in cast metals. Are you ready, …
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Aluminum alloy is widely used in various industries, due to its lightweight and good mechanical properties, and anodizing is one of the commonly used surface treatment methods for aluminum alloy. It can greatly improve the corrosion resistance and aesthetics of the aluminum parts. However, if the aluminum alloy part is anodized after welding, the anodizing …
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Water jet cutting is a manufacturing process that utilizes pressurized water to cut the materials. The machine that performs the water jet cutting is also called the water jet cutter. 1. The working principle of water jet cutting: Use a high-pressure water pump to pressurize ordinary tap water to the high-pressure water flow. The pressure can be …
When CNC machining a custom machined part, cutting heat will be generated and there is friction between the work-piece and cutting tool. To improve the CNC machining quality, it is necessary to choose the suitable lubricants for CNC machining to reduce the friction and dissipate the heat during the machining process. In this article, we will discuss the …
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PTFE, or polytetrafluoroethylene, is a carbon and fluorine synthetic polymer. The commonly known brand name is Teflon by Dupont, it is a high-performance thermoplastic material. It has excellent properties such as low friction surface, high working temperatures, and chemical resistance, therefore, PTFE is widely used in various industries, like automotive, food processing, medical, and solar …
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CNC machining is a widely used manufacturing process to produce precise and complex custom-machined parts for various industries, like aerospace, automobile, military, medical, commercial electronics, optical, etc. CNC machining has the advantages of accuracy, high efficiency, and flexibility, but it is not perfect, strict quality control measures are required, in order to ensure that the …