Sunday, January 25, 2015
As oil prices plummet- 60% lower than the ½-year ago figure- drilling budgets across Texas are vanishing. And usually quick drastic turnarounds such as this tend to resonate over an extended period of time. This is exactly why experts are projecting a prolonged impact from the dropping prices...
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Wednesday, January 14, 2015
With oil prices having dropped to under $50 a barrel for the first time since 2005, gas prices are dropping like a rock. Americans are driving more freely without having to worry about how the gas guzzling is chewing at their pockets. While consumers are ecstatic about the...
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Monday, December 15, 2014
Machining implements processes and molds that can make the smallest to largest parts for any industry. But machining isn't simple manufacturing, in the sense the practice doesn't necessarily employ an assembly line. It is more often than not, actually, the exact opposite. That's because precision machining is used...
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Sunday, November 30, 2014
To secure a patent on your invention, you must file an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). There are four crucial steps that must be taken before you can apply that will help ensure that you receive a patent and protect your invention. First...
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Thursday, October 30, 2014
Metal-on-metal contact is not the ideal situation for effective and safe operation of any type of machine or motor vehicle. While metal pieces can fit together and work to make an object function, bare metal is not developed to work well with other pieces of bare metal, especially...
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Monday, October 13, 2014
Big, huge machines that create everything from hardware to toys are comprised of custom components that work together to get the job done. These pieces are specially designed for certain products or projects and must be designed on a case-by-case basis. Component manufacturers are responsible for focusing on...
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Monday, October 06, 2014
Viscosity breakdown is the result of molecule chains breaking caused by heat, mechanical shearing or dilution – sounds pretty intense doesn’t it? Well in simpler terms, viscosity breakdown is when the oil put into a machine has been worn down and is no longer as effective as...
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Tuesday, September 09, 2014
Very rarely can an injection mold exist on its own without any surface improvements, especially when making small or detailed products through the injection process. Etching, polishing and high sheen are three finishes that can be created on a mold surface, affecting the end result of the creation....
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Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Coming up with a new idea is exciting – seeing that idea come to life is even better. When you have developed a product, it’s critical to create a prototype so you, investors and potential distributors can see a physical, tangible item. If all goes well, that prototype...
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Thursday, August 07, 2014
Computer numeric control (CNC) devices have advanced technologies available to the modern consumer. The introduction of CNC devices has been instrumental in automating labor and cutting manufacturing costs of all kinds. Initially introduced in the mid-20th century, CNC technology revolutionized machining forever. For example, it has been fundamental...
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