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The process involved in creating investment castings is so complex that the chances for things to go wrong can result in certain casting defects. Here’s a list of the usual categories of defects in investment castings: Inclusions Non-metallic foreign particles, including slag, that are contained within a casting can result in negative defects called inclusions. […]

If you’re not already using investment castings, it might be time for you to start. These castings are extremely versatile. They can be big or small and made out of a large range of materials, all while maintaining exceptional accuracy. With benefits like these, it’s no surprise that investment castings are one of the oldest […]

It takes many types of people to make the world go around and it takes many types of parts to make any machine work. One of the many ways to make these components is through investment castings. What Is an Investment Casting? Investment casting is a type of manufacturing process that involves creating castings from […]

The casting process involves the mass production of components in which metals in a molten state are poured or injected into prepared molds where they solidify into solid metal shapes before being sand or shot blasted to their desired shapes. Compared to other methods such as shaping or cutting, complex metal parts can be rapidly […]

Radiant tubes are used in systems that require extreme heat above 1,200 °F. The goal of radiant tubes is to transfer heat to the load through irradiation. Heat exchange occurs when the combustion fumes are generated by the burner and then are conveyed through the tube. Let’s take a look at some facts about radiant […]

A technological process called ring rolling is widely used in various industries that include energy and aerospace because it offers high efficiency, precision, and performance. Furthermore, the demand for rolled rings has been steadily increasing because these components are used in the production of aerospace engine parts, gear sprockets, flanges, bearing bushes, rope pulleys, pressure […]

If you’re keen enough, you’ll see that rolled rings are present anywhere you are. These rings are used in endless products and merchandise that you depend on each day such as drives, clutches, machines, gears, flanges, washers, bearings, and valves, just to enumerate a few. These donut-shaped items vary in sizes from large parts for […]

When it comes to fasteners, they can be made out of a variety of different materials. The material chosen depends on the use as the different materials react differently to different factors in the environment. While titanium is one of the popular materials used to make fasteners, let’s take a look at some of the […]

Titanium can be used for a wide range of metal parts, from tubing to bolts to fasteners. They are essential in both aviation and aerospace. Steel is the primary fastener material used in the aerospace field with the most common titanium alloy used being TI-6Al-4V. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of […]

Titanium tubes are used in different industries for various applications. The aerospace industry, power generation industry, chemical processing industry, oil and gas industry, and countless other trades all utilize the power of titanium tubing. Why is titanium tubing so popular? In order to learn why, and to determine whether it is the best metal component […]