Previous blog Next blog Huyett Marketing Department 01/06/2021 Unlike height, weight, and width, hardness is not a fundamental property of metal. Hardness is most closely related to tensile strength and is a reliable indicator of ductility and wear resistance. The principle of any hardness testing method is to force an indentor (penetrator) into a material […]
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Previous blog Next blog Sarah Sinnett – VP of Marketing and Technology 11/29/2019 Supply chain management is a delicate task and changes to one function will ultimately affect the entire process. However, in order to reduce spend, improvements will need to be made. Get started by conducting a spend analysis. Here’s a breakdown of how
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Previous blog Next blog Huyett Marketing Department 04/19/2021 When two parts are designed to be pieced together, there may be play or looseness between them or they may be tight to the point they are nearly bonded. This degree of tightness or looseness is referred to as “fit.” The fit between a shaft, machine key,
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Previous blog Next blog Huyett Marketing Department 10/14/2020 Updated: 07/27/2023 Steel is an essential material in various industries, and it exists in many different forms. Each form provides different mechanical properties that make them unique and suited to different applications, with some of the most common forms being carbon steels and alloy steels. However, steel’s
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Previous blog Next blog Huyett Marketing Department 10/14/2021 Wire rope is a versatile alternative to chain used in many applications, including overhead lifting, rigging, lashing, towing, construction, and more. You will find wire rope in elevators, bridges, cranes, aircraft, and everywhere a robust and reliable method of transferring mechanical force is needed. Wire rope is
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Previous blog Next blog Huyett Marketing Department 05/10/2021 Characterized by their durability, hardness, price, and ability to withstand shock without deforming, tool steels are used to cut, press, extrude, or stamp other metals. After being worked, they may be hardened to increase wear resistance and strength. Grades are specified by the American Iron and Steel
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Previous blog Next blog Huyett Marketing Department 07/08/2021 Waste can take many forms in the manufacturing process, but, at its core, waste is anything that does not provide value through the eyes of the customer. Waste drives up costs and hinders a company’s competitiveness in the market, which is why lean manufacturing can be a
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As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Jigsaws and circular saws are popular power tools commonly used in woodworking and construction projects. They do have some similar features, but they serve different purposes and have unique features. A jigsaw is more versatile; use narrow, straight blades to perform straight, curved, angled, or flat
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As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you are creative and artistic and want to do decorative and craft projects, both tools are good as they make custom designs, shapes, and patterns. A laser cutter ensures extremely precise work and handles a wide range of materials, but it does not cut deeply,
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As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. The 8 ¼ -inch and 10-inch table saws’ working performances are impressive, and the safety system is also reliable. However, because of the size difference, one has more advantages than the other. The RPM of the 8 ¼-inch saw is higher, and for such a small
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