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One technique in modern cycles and surface modifications is a small but effective player — chromic corrosive anodizing. This finish isn’t a basic method; rather, it’s a groundbreaking metal surface transformation that upgrades toughness and prevents degradation while providing an appealing aesthetic. From aviation to consumer gadgets, chromic acid anodizing is popular for its useful […]
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As an engineer, you often spend long hours in front of a computer or engaged in intricate tasks that require precision and focus. Taking care of yourself is essential for maintaining a sustainable and balanced approach to work. And creating an ergonomic workspace can significantly enhance your productivity, prevent injuries, and help promote your physical […]
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🎵 Mm-noom-ba-deh Doom-boom-ba-beh Doo-boo-boom-ba-beh-beh Pressure! Pushin’ down on me, Pressin’ down on you, no man ask for Under pressure! That brings a building down 🎵 We’re back with an engineering fundamentals refresh about compressive stress (and an assist from Freddie Mercury and David Bowie). It’s never too early to get acquainted, or too late to […]
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Solidworks® and Solid Edge® are premium CAD packages for product and machine design. Solidworks® is primarily parametric, whereas Solid Edge® combines parametric design with synchronous modeling and direct editing. Solid Edge® has a more flexible subscription pricing structure. Solidworks® and Solid Edge® have various pricing tiers with complex functionality like FEA (Finite Element Analysis). While […]
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One of the challenges with rapid prototyping is making sure that everything fits together properly. If the design team isn’t careful with its high-fidelity models, parts assembly may involve the use of a hammer – and sometimes in frustration. With proper callouts, however, the secondary machining of 3D-printed and injection-molded parts gives designers a better […]
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A supplier evaluation uses both quantitative and qualitative data to assess a manufacturing partner. Quantitative data is numbers-based, or measurable, while qualitative data is descriptive, or language-based instead. For example, the percentage of on-time deliveries is quantitative, but testimonials about a supplier’s ability to fill orders with short lead times is qualitative — make sense? […]
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What do you call a brittle superhero? Fragile-man! When you think of brittleness, what comes to mind? Maybe a piece of fine porcelain that shatters when you drop it, or perhaps a window pane that shattered from an errant golf shot. Brittleness is defined not only as the tendency of a material to fracture when […]
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Creo and SolidWorks® are considered powerful CAD packages that can generate 3D models, shop drawings, and G-code for CNC machining. Both programs can simulate designs to ensure they can handle the applied loads. Each is available in various tiers of functionality and price with different features. SolidWorks® has more flexible licensing options when compared to […]
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Plastic products have gained widespread popularity because of their versatility, durability, and ease of manufacturing. Like plastic injection molding, plastic extrusion stands out as one of the most widely used processes for high-volume parts production — it’s particularly suitable for creating continuous profiles such as pipes and tubes. Industrial applications for plastic extrusion have a […]
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In mechanical engineering, creep is a metallurgical phenomenon where a metal slowly deforms due to prolonged exposure to stress below its yield strength. Read on to learn more about creep and how it works, then see some visual creep depictions and examples. What is Mechanical Creep? In Engineering Fundamentals Refresh: Strength vs. Stiffness vs. Hardness, […]
