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How Weld Access Changes the Shape of a Fabricated Part?
How Weld Access Changes the Shape of a Fabricated Part?
Weld location is only one part of weldability. A joint may look easy to reach, but the surrounding geometry can...
Weld location is only one part of weldability. A joint may look easy to reach, but the surrounding geometry can...
READMOREWhy Metal Parts Become Difficult to Handle Before They Become Difficult to Cut?
Why Metal Parts Become Difficult to Handle Before They Become Difficult to Cut?
Metal parts can be easy to cut but difficult to handle during production. This often happens when parts become large,...
Metal parts can be easy to cut but difficult to handle during production. This often happens when parts become large,...
READMOREHow Metal Thickness Transitions Create Fabrication Problems?
How Metal Thickness Transitions Create Fabrication Problems?
Changing metal thickness within an assembly can solve design problems, but it can create fabrication problems that are easy to...
Changing metal thickness within an assembly can solve design problems, but it can create fabrication problems that are easy to...
READMOREWhy Metal Parts Develop Burrs in Different Ways?
Why Metal Parts Develop Burrs in Different Ways?
A burr is a small, unwanted piece of material that remains attached to a metal part after cutting, drilling, milling,...
A burr is a small, unwanted piece of material that remains attached to a metal part after cutting, drilling, milling,...
READMOREHow Small Production Batches Change the Best Fabrication Approach?
How Small Production Batches Change the Best Fabrication Approach?
Small production runs need a different fabrication approach than large production orders. When only a few parts are needed, setup...
Small production runs need a different fabrication approach than large production orders. When only a few parts are needed, setup...
READMOREWhy Rework Sometimes Changes the Best Fabrication Process?
Why Rework Sometimes Changes the Best Fabrication Process?
When a fabricated part has a defect, repeating the original operation may seem like the simplest way to fix it....
When a fabricated part has a defect, repeating the original operation may seem like the simplest way to fix it....
READMOREHow Material Grain Direction Changes a Fabricated Part’s Behavior?
How Material Grain Direction Changes a Fabricated Part’s Behavior?
When you work with rolled metal, the direction of the material matters more than you might think. Two metal parts...
When you work with rolled metal, the direction of the material matters more than you might think. Two metal parts...
READMOREWhy Assembly Order Should Influence Fabricated Part Design!
Why Assembly Order Should Influence Fabricated Part Design!
Designing a fabricated part is not just about choosing the right material, dimensions, or manufacturing method. You also need to...
Designing a fabricated part is not just about choosing the right material, dimensions, or manufacturing method. You also need to...
READMOREHow Surface Condition Changes the Fabrication Process?
How Surface Condition Changes the Fabrication Process?
The condition of a metal surface can affect almost every step that follows. Rust, mill scale, oil, moisture, paint, and...
The condition of a metal surface can affect almost every step that follows. Rust, mill scale, oil, moisture, paint, and...
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