November 2017 | Craftsman’s Cribsheet #60
Decarburization on surface layers can affect heat treatment and hardness attained on parts. Decarburization also provides evidence of where in a process a defect or imperfection occurred.
Chipbreakers Maximize uptime by controlling chips. by David Wynn Director of Technical Services, PMPA Published May 1, 2025 Download Magazine Article In the world of machining, the selection and utilization of appropriate chipbreakers play a pivotal role in optimizing cutting processes. Chipbreakers are features integrated into cutting tools to control chip…
Published October 2019 By Miles Free III The properties of the steel materials we machine in our shops are the result of a complex interplay between chemical composition, developed by hot and cold work, and further controlled by various thermal treatments to develop microstructures. VIEW ARTICLE
PMPA Speaking of Precision Podcast: Benefits of Turned and Polished Steel Barstock Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn discuss the benefits provided by turned and polished steel barstock, its differences from cold-drawn, when and avoiding unexpected performance issues. Published August 21, 2023
Charles Martin hall made the commercial production of aluminum a reality 125 years ago. Aluminum continues to grow in importance in our precision machining shops and the products we manufacture.
Here’s an Electric Vehicle to make you say- “Why didn’t I do that?” Here’s some specs: 60″ tall 39″ wide 0-60 in 3.8 seconds Nascar Roll Cage FIA certifed to 200 mph 56 degree rollover threshold- same as a Porsche 911 3150 pounds curb weight Range- 100 miles using lead acid batteries. 87 mpg equivalent….
Manganese contributes to a steel’s strength, mechanical properties, hardenability, deoxidation, machinability, and reduces hot cracking (hot shortness) during hot rolling.