What is extrusion manufacturing and how does it work? Well, extrusion is a process that has been used for centuries. This manufacturing process has been used to make all kinds of products, from aluminum cans to plastic pipes. Extrusions is a manufacturing technique that creates objects with a fixed cross-sectional profile. It does this by…
Today we’re going to be talking about the forging manufacturing process, which is super cool because it’s one of the oldest and most reliable methods of shaping metal. Forging is a metal shaping process that involves applying localized compressive forces using a hammer or die. It can be classified into cold forging, warm forging, or…
What is fatigue stress in engineering? So, what exactly is fatigue stress? Basically, it’s when a component or structure starts to weaken and break down over time due to cyclical stress or loading. Even if the stresses put on the component are within acceptable limits, fatigue failure can still occur due to the frequency of…
The Rolling process is a method used to transform metal into a thin, elongated layer by passing it between two rollers rotating in opposite directions. The gap between the rollers should be smaller than the thickness of the metal being worked. As the metal passes through the rollers, it experiences friction and compression, which elongates…
Hey guys, have you ever wondered how the mechanical properties of engineering materials are tested? From determining the strength and durability of materials to evaluating their elasticity, there are a lot of different methods used to test the mechanical properties of materials. In this article, we’re going to talk about some of the most common…
Machining economics encompasses a range of models and scenarios aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of machining processes. It involves optimizing the overall outcome of a machining process. At a micro-technological level, this means maximizing tool life, increasing the number of workpieces produced per cutting edge, adhering to pre-defined cycle times, minimizing tooling costs,…
Machining is a manufacturing process that involves shaping or creating a part by removing material, typically metal, from a larger workpiece through cutting. This method is known as subtractive manufacturing, as it removes material to achieve the desired shape, unlike additive manufacturing, such as 3D printing, which adds material. Machining is crucial in producing many…
What is a combined loading? The objective of combined loading is to evaluate the stresses of a structural member when exposed to a variety of loads. Basically, these are forces that act on a structure in different ways, and understanding how they interact is crucial for creating buildings, bridges, automotive chassis and internal combustion engines….
What is carbon fiber made from? Carbon fiber is a composite material that is made of long strings of molecules attached together by carbon atoms and resin. The majority of carbon fibers produced are derived from polyacrylonitrile (PAN). The other 10% is composed of rayon or petroleum pitch. As a result, carbon fiber is a high-performance…
Heat transfer is a branch of thermal engineering that deals with the production, utilization, transformation, and interchange of thermal energy caused by variations in temperature, leading to changes in temperature distribution. The field of transport phenomena explores the transfer of momentum, energy, and mass through conduction, convection, and radiation. Heat Transfer Background In the early…