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Manufacturing insights for engineers who live in the ± 0.0002" world

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Surface Integrity: Where Inspection, Compliance, and Performance Converge

Your part meets dimensional spec—but will it survive in service? That’s the question every engineer should be asking....

Citric vs. Nitric Acid Passivation

Passivation is a chemical process that uses an acid solution to remove free iron and contaminants from a metal’s...

Guide to Surface Finishes and Tolerances

Surface finish is a critical part of the component manufacturing process. It can be for aesthetic purposes (e.g., if a...

Cost Comparison of the Most Common Surface Finishes

Surface finish plays a significant role in determining the final cost of your components, especially during high-volume...
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