Carbon fiber is a material renowned for its unique combination of strength, durability, and incredibly low weight. Being a composite, meaning made up from various components, carbon fiber has two main materials: a fabric like weave made from (yup, you guessed it) carbon fibers, and resin. Variations in the weave and resin can further tailor …
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At a Glance Industry: Everyday Carry Tools Services: Online Laser Cutting Summary: Logan Teale Thompson, founder of TealeDesigns, knew he could create an affordable everyday carry (EDC) tools without sacrificing quality or aesthetics. After designing and manufacturing his first tools, TealeDesigns took off and Teale knew he needed a better solution for machining parts and …
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At SendCutSend we offer several aluminum alloys, and our 5052 H32 Aluminum is one of our most commonly used materials. In this article we cover some of the specifics of this popular aluminum alloy: What makes it so useful in a wide range of applications, what it is good for, and whether this material is …
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Mild steel is a versatile, affordable option for laser cutting projects. Here’s what you need to know about this common material, including its strengths, weaknesses, and best applications. What is mild steel? Mild steel is a carbon steel that’s made by heating iron and carbon together. Mild steel is known for having a lower amount …
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*This article was last updated on February 17, 2023 Although we started out as a sheet metal laser cutting company, we wanted to also offer materials that were easier to machine, affordable, and saved space and weight. That’s why we have a diverse lineup of sheet plastics consisting of ABS, Acrylic, Delrin, HDPE, Polycarbonate, and …
Calipers may seem like a very simple tool at first. However, they have many more features than most realize. For example, many don’t realize there are four measuring surfaces, also known as datums, on most calipers. Additionally, there are many simple tricks that can be utilized to make measurements easier, faster, and even more precise. …
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Waterjet cutting is a manufacturing process that uses high-pressure water streams, often with abrasive particles mixed in, to cut through various materials. The water is pressurized to extremely high levels and then forced through a small orifice, creating a narrow stream that can be directed to cut through a variety of materials. The history of …
We often get asked the question; can laser cut material be flexible? The simple answer is yes, but it’s complicated. Generally speaking, laser cutting is used to create 2D metal designs. However, these 2D designs can be turned into 3D designs by bending types of metals that are considered flexible. As an example, a simple …
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How to maintain the butterfly valve Date: Jun 08, 2022 283 views Source: VALTEC China Valve Manufacture CO.,LTD Installation environment: The butterfly valve can be used indoors or outdoors, but in corrosive media and occasions where it is easy to rust, the corresponding material combination should be used. For special conditions, please consult VALTECCN valve. …
Triple eccentric butterfly valve operating torque Date: Jun 08, 2022 506 views Source: VALTEC China Valve Manufacture CO.,LTD VALTECCN butterfly valve manufacturers share the operating torque knowledge of triple eccentric butterfly valves: The operating torque of the triple eccentric butterfly valve is calculated based on normal temperature and clean medium. For high temperature, low temperature …
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