How T-Slot Machine Guarding Creates a Safer Workplace
T-slot machine guarding can improve the safety of your manufacturing facility—it protects both workers and the equipment they operate, preventing injuries and damage.
What is a safety guard, and
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Jun 30th 2022 //
T-Slotted Framing: Industrial Applications and Benefits
T-slot aluminum framing is a simple, modular and cost-effective material used in various sectors—including industrial applications. But what is a t-slot exactly, and how can you use t-slotted fr
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Jun 23rd 2022 //
Aluminum Extrusion Glossary: Terms and Definitions
Aluminum extrusion is a complex process—but, like any specialized operation, not everyone is familiar with the vernacular used to discuss the products, materials and techniques used.
This guide
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Jun 17th 2022 //
Square Tubing vs Round Tubing: Differences & Applications
Aside from appearance, you may not think there are many differences when comparing square tubing vs. round tubing (particularly when it comes to extruded aluminum tubing). Both are commonly used in co
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Jun 10th 2022 //
Tube vs. Pipe: How to Tell Them Apart
Pipes and tubes may look similar, but they are in fact quite different. Both are used in a variety of industries for various purposes. It’s important to know the difference between the two to ch
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Jun 1st 2022 //
Decoding Temper Designations for Aluminum Alloys
Tempering enables metalworkers to increase toughness and reduce hardness in metals—such as aluminum—through heat treatment. Hardened metals are generally more brittle.
Because processes ar
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May 17th 2022 //
Aluminum 6061 vs. 6063: Understanding the Difference
Just like there’s a tool for every project, there’s a perfect material as well. In fact, one of the major benefits of choosing from different metals for your projects is matching material
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Apr 29th 2022 //