Manufacturing insights for engineers who live in the ± 0.0002" world
Engineering
- Amanda White
- December 1, 2025
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is more than a set of symbols—it’s a language that defines how parts fit...
- Amanda White
- November 17, 2025
The hardness of a metal is influenced by its chemical composition, grain structure, and any heat treatments or alloying...
- Amanda White
- November 17, 2025
Threads are small features with big consequences. Whether you're designing a medical device housing or a structural...
- Amanda White
- October 27, 2025
That initial transition from low-volume to high-volume production can initially increase scrap rates, but it can also...
- Amanda White
- October 8, 2025
Minimizing a part’s weight increases structural efficiency and optimizes overall performance, while maintaining the...
- Amanda White
- September 22, 2025
Passivation is a chemical process that uses an acid solution to remove free iron and contaminants from a metal’s...
- Amanda White
- September 3, 2025
A component’s ductility directly influences its ability to perform in high-stress environments and withstand extended...
- Amanda White
- July 29, 2025
Surface finish is a critical part of the component manufacturing process. It can be for aesthetic purposes (e.g., if a...
- Amanda White
- July 10, 2025
Engineering drawings, also known as technical drawings, provide detailed 2D images of a part and include essential...
- Amanda White
- June 18, 2025
Strength is a key attribute to assess when evaluating materials for a CNC machining project. Stronger metals can...
