In the first step of the V-process, a thin plastic film is heated and placed over a pattern. A vacuum tightly draws the film over the pattern, which is then surrounded by a flask. The flask is then ...

Cross-drilled holes act as conduits for fluids, lubricants and gases. Failing to remove burrs can cause blockage of these critical passages or create turbulence in the flow. In automated machining, ...

For effective and robust manufacturing within a plant, a proper process orientation and mindset must be developed and maintained. Three simple steps will help manufacturing staff develop this mindset.

The ability to produce quality products hinges on four key competencies: modeling of process form and precision levels, design tolerancing of parts and products, selecting production processes that ...

Mass-change processes are characterized by the removal of material through the use of mechanical, thermal, chemical, or electrical energy. 1 In most instances, the workpiece density is not altered; ...