Content tagged with "heat-treating"
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Article
May 26, 2009
Stick welding fundamentals
A great way to bust into stick welding for a hobby is with a cracker box and some mild steel plate. A cracker box, or buzz box for the buzzing sound, is an inexpensive, usually AC-only machine that is good for small projects. You can buy a stick welding machine for around $300 these... Read more...
Article
April 29, 2008
Getting the most from your cutting punches: Part II
Many factors influence tool steel selection. Part I of this article focused on selecting the right cutting clearance. Part II discusses properties to look for in tool steel and the importance of heat treating, preparation for production, coatings, lubricants, and the press on which the tool... Read more...
Article
June 14, 2005
Fatigue Failures
Figure 1 Fatigue is the progressive formation and propagation of cracks in a metal subjected to repeated or alternating stresses (from cyclic loads or forces) not exceeding the material's static yield strength limit. The final failure occurs when the remaining section—the part... Read more...
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