AluminumAluminum is commonly employed in die-casting, but is prone to cracking or shrinking at high temperatures, so it is often alloyed with copper or silicon. Combining aluminum with these metals gr...
Stamping is used in a variety of applications, especially those involving three-dimensional designs, lettering, or other surface engraving features. Such stamping products are commonly produced for ho...
Most types of stainless steel can be welded, but the degree of efficiency depends on the grade. Here are some tips for welding each category of stainless steel:Austenitic: most grades of the austeniti...
The classification of drill bits can be done in several ways –By the type of shankBy the number of flutesBy the hand of cutCommon types of drill bits include:Straight-shank drill bitsTaper-shank drill...
American National Standard B94.11M-1993 covers the relevant information relating to drill bits, including sizes, tolerances, nomenclature, and definitions. Below is a summary of some of the key termin...