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Jul
26

Design for Manufacturing: Stamping Presses

This rule provides instructions on selecting presses in stamping operations based on the part type and speed. Stamping presses comprise
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Jul
26
How is Poka-yoke Used in Fixture Design?

How is Poka-yoke Used in Fixture Design?

Poka-yoke, the process by which mistakes are engineered out of a design, is often incorporated into fixture design. Fixturing relies
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Jul
26
How are Injection Molding and Die Casting Related?

How are Injection Molding and Die Casting Related?

Injection molding and die casting are similar manufacturing processes that produce parts for product assemblies. While these processes follow a
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Jul
26
Design for Manufacturing: Part Fixturing

Design for Manufacturing: Part Fixturing

This article looks at designing products in such a way as to promote viable fixturing use. Parts which are to
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Jul
26
Why is Evolution Just a Theory?

Why is Evolution Just a Theory?

One question that came out of the recent Evolution debate with Bill Nye and Ken Ham was the concept of
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Jul
26
Design for Manufacturing: Turning Small Parts

Design for Manufacturing: Turning Small Parts

When designing turned parts, consideration must be made for the geometry of the end part. Areas where the thickness of
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Jul
26
Does Fluoridated Water Hurt You?

Does Fluoridated Water Hurt You?

In the 1940s, the Cold War was starting. Completely unrelated to that, President Truman's administration began pushing water
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Jul
26
Hazardous Material Reduction in Printed Circuit Boards

Hazardous Material Reduction in Printed Circuit Boards

Lead-tin solder was the industry standard for creating electrical bonds between components for many years. However, due to research on
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Jul
26
How is Poka-Yoke Used in Design For Manufacturing?

How is Poka-Yoke Used in Design For Manufacturing?

Poka-yoke can be used to develop more effective fixturing solutions. This allows for error-proofing and subsequent cost reduction. To properly
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Jul
26
Radiation Dosimetry

Radiation Dosimetry

In 1895, Welhelm Roentgen discovered the x-ray. Ever since discovering a ray that could pass through solid material, there has
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