Laser cutting has different working principles for both CO2 and fibre. Learn more about each of them in the article.| Fractory
The heat affected zone (HAZ) is a by-product of thermal cutting and welding of metal. How to reduce its impact on the final product?| Fractory
A welding joint is a point or edge where pieces of metal are joined together. Proper joint design complements the weld structure, the welding technique & material.| Fractory
Sheet metal bending can be done using many methods. We discuss those along with springback, bend allowances, k factor, design tips etc.| Fractory
The difference between stainless steels AISI 304 and AISI 316 is chemical composition. This means altered mechanical properties and applications.| Fractory
There are many ISO standards to follow and certificates to acquire. Manufacturing companies usually target a few of them. Get to know the 5 most used ones.| Fractory
Looking for a laser cutting quote? Get an instant laser cutting price on Fractory's online platform for 2D DXF drawings and 3D CAD models.| Fractory
Mild steel is a synonym for low-carbon steel. Its low price and great properties make mild steel the most common metal around.| Fractory
Tempering is a heat treatment process in which ferrous alloys are heated to a set point below its lower critical temperature. Tempering increases toughness, reduces brittleness and alters many other mechanical properties of metals.| Fractory
Material wear is divided into sub-categories - mechanical, corrosive and adhesive. We'll look at the mechanisms behind every type of wear.| Fractory
Ferrous and non-ferrous metals are two large groups in materials science. We provide a ferrous metals list along with examples of non-ferrous metals.| Fractory
What are special-purpose and general-purpose machine elements? What are the most important subgroups? We discuss the...| Fractory
Galvanising is a process where steel or iron is coated with zinc, shielding the underlying surface from corrosion and extending its lifespan.| Fractory