ANSI B11.6-2022: Manual Turning Machines (Lathes) Safety
The “mother of all machine tools” is also known as the lathe, the first machine tool which led to the invention of other machine-based tools…
AGMA 923-C22: Metallurgical Specifications For Gearing
The great Greek mechanic Archimedes invented gears in 300 BCE. The Roman world found plenty of use for gears, especially in heavy duty machines like…
ISO 5755:2022: Sintered Metal Material
About 97% of the material that enters the powder metallurgy process leaves as part of the final product, which translates to extremely minimal waste and…
ANSI Z49.1-2021: Welding Safety Standard
Electric arc welding generates extreme heat—up to 10,000°F (5,537°C)—which rivals the temperature of the Sun’s surface. This intense heat creates a plasma arc, a superheated…
Enhancing Metal Parts Through Shot Peening
The subject of “shot peening” might need further explanation beyond a simple mention. Regardless, this cold work process for finishing metal parts owes its success…
What Makes a Precious Metal?
The now-omnipresent and affordable aluminum was once more expensive than gold. Treating it as precious and exotic, Emperor Napoleon III had aluminum cutlery made for state…