by metaline | Dec 7, 2016
The turret lathe is a form of metalworking lathe that is used for repetitive production of duplicate parts, which by the nature of their cutting process are usually interchangeable. It evolved from earlier lathes with the addition of the turret, which is an indexable...
by metaline | Dec 7, 2016
Tools are the most used items in a mechanical workshop. It has a wide variety of tool types according to their functions and specific machining. Mechanical tools are usually kept on workbenches and well organized for activities of use, or however kept in their proper...
by metaline | Dec 7, 2016
Dimensional tolerance is related to, but different from fit in mechanical engineering, which is a designed-in clearance or interference between two parts. Tolerances are assigned to parts for manufacturing purposes, as boundaries for acceptable build. No machine can...
by metaline | Dec 7, 2016
A screw thread, often shortened to thread, is a helical structure used to convert between rotational and linear movement or force. A screw thread is a ridge wrapped around a cylinder or cone in the form of a helix, with the former being called a straight thread and...
by metaline | Dec 7, 2016
Technical drawing, also known as drafting or drawing, is the act and discipline of composing plans that visually communicate how something functions or is to be constructed. Technical drawing is essential for communicating ideas in industry and engineering. To make...
