5 Techniques for Casting Aluminum

Aluminum is a versatile metal that you can cast using any of the casting processes available. Casting aluminum well depends on the aluminum alloys, what your goal is, and which technique you use. The casting technique you choose, such as die casting or sand casting, depends on the dimensions and design of the aluminum part […]

Choosing Between Using a Vertical and a Horizontal Milling Machine

Even with what the latest technology has provided with industrial parts and tools, most machines cannot do everything. Modern milling machines are no exception. Vertical and horizontal milling machines have different uses based on the job you are looking to perform. Some milling machines give you the flexibility to manipulate the machine to provide more […]

How Does a Laser Cutter Work?

Technology can do a lot, from solving complex math problems to mapping a genome, and the list goes on and on. What truly blows the mind is the fact that most possible uses for technology haven’t even been discovered yet. One aspect of technology that is particularly fascinating–just ask a science fiction writer–is the use […]

Eddy Current Brakes: How Do They Work and Where Are They Used?

Eddy current brakes are a unique braking system that has revolutionized modern machinery. Unlike regular brakes that use kinetic energy and heat energy to function, eddy current braking relies on electromagnetism. Read our blog to learn more about the benefits of this electromagnetic brake. What Are Eddy Current Brakes? To understand eddy current brakes, you […]

Your Guide to Overhead Crane Safety

Overhead crane safety is of paramount importance. The statistics speak for themselves. For example, the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, reports that between 1992 and 2006, 632 deaths occurred because of crane accidents. Although safety measures have improved over the last decade, the fact remains that health and safety standards in this arena need maintaining. […]

Your Guide to the Industrial Disc Brake Caliper

Without the invention of the industrial disc brake caliper, many industries just wouldn’t be what they are today. Industrial disc brakes are essential to the operation of a number of industrial applications. Their function governs the operation of many sectors, including the agricultural, mining, energy, oil and marine, and manufacturing industries. Industrial disc brakes are […]

New Technology Leads to Innovations in Crane Training

Cranes are a piece of construction equipment used in many different types of businesses. Safe crane operation requires many hours of specialized training. But technology is changing the crane training process. Technology such as drones and simulators are quickly changing the crane operation industry. The United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires all […]

How to Know You Need New Crane Parts

Crane parts, much like everything else, require maintenance, frequent inspections, and sometimes even replacement. Checking for damage is crucial to avoiding last-minute, emergency shopping for heavy industrial equipment. We’re here to help the likes of purchasing agents needing to resupply clients engineers that want custom equipment dock workers that need new crane hoists and much […]

The Best Brake Lining Materials

Brakes are an essential part of most forms of industrial machinery. An important safety feature, you must maintain and update them when necessary. But do you know what your machinery’s brakes are made of? Many people may not know that there are three kinds of brake pads found on the market today. Every vehicle has […]

What are the Benefits of Modern Press Brakes?

Press brakes have made great strides in the past decade. They are no longer as dangerous or time-consuming as they once were. With the incorporation of Computer Numerical Control (CNC), modern press brake machines can now help American manufacturing compete with overseas markets. This article will show that these modern machines increase efficiency, utilize technology, […]