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| March 18, 2025 | Volume 21 Issue 11 |
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 | High-Volume Production at Scale
Xometry delivers millions of parts with precision through CNC machining, injection molding, die casting, and more. Our AI-driven quoting and 10,000+ vetted partners ensure cost-effective, high-volume manufacturing with consistent quality. From prototyping to full-scale production, we streamline every step, helping you meet demand faster. Get a quote today and scale your production seamlessly.
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 | Over 27,000 Stock Metric Gears
KHK USA's latest catalog expands on their offering of the largest selection of stock metric gears in North America -- with over 27,000 configurations. KHK USA offers Metric Spur Gears, Metric Helical Gears, Metric Internal Ring Gears, Metric Gear Racks, Metric Bevel Gears, Metric Worms and Wormwheels from stock! Free 3D CAD models, technical specs and 24/7 price and availability detailed online.
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 | What they didn't teach you about fittings in engineering school
Do you know why an old standard "Christmas-tree" barbed fitting may not be your best choice for your miniature fluid power application? Experts at Beswick Engineering run through the common types of fittings used in these smaller pneumatic applications, along with thread sizes and seals to help you make the correct choice. They also touch on pressure and temp ranges, chemical compatibility issues, rigid and flexible lines, and the ease of assembly and maintenance.
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 | Super Ion Air Knife
Static electricity causes lots of problems including dust attraction, jamming, tearing, and painful shocks. EXAIR's Super Ion Air Knife cleans and neutralizes static up to 20' away! The laminar sheet of air sweeps surfaces clean of static, particulates, dust and dirt.
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 | Morgan Supersport: A new modern flagship from days gone by
At 115 years old, very British specialty carmaker Morgan Motor Co. has a new flagship vehicle: the Supersport roadster. With a 330-hp BMW B58 TwinPower Turbo inline six-cylinder engine, a very modern suspension, soft and hard tops, and a super-impressive sprint time, it's a highly evolved ride -- at a surprising price too.
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 | Before you design your next application, try this
Smalley's industry-leading Spirolox® Retaining Rings feature a gapless design with 360° of retaining surface. Unlike other rings, Spirolox has no protruding ears to interfere with mating components in your assembly! The highly versatile Spirolox rings are also groove-interchangeable with circlips, meaning they can replace circlips without any design changes. Are you ready to try the Smalley Advantage? Request your free samples today!
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 | CNC machining: How to avoid high costs on thin walls
Parts that are light and strong are crucial to nearly every industry. To achieve better performance without risking part failure, parts must maintain a specific wall-height-to-thickness ratio and wall-height-to-length ratio. Additionally, some geometries and supports can support thin walls to achieve a lighter component weight. Dive deeper into the cost drivers behind CNC-machined thin walls in this Xometry design-for-manufacturing article.
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 | E-Z LOK expands line of heat stake inserts
E-Z LOK has expanded its E-Z Press™ line with stainless steel and brass inserts, while E-Z Sonic™ has added stainless steel inserts. These inserts are designed for post-molding installation in thermoplastic materials such as acrylic, polypropylene, and PVC. Features include tapered or straight designs, installation with a heat drive or ultrasonic horn, superior torque and pull-out resistance, inch or metric threads, and tapered, straight, and flush designs. E-Z Sonic heat staking inserts work well with 3D-printing applications and products made from similar materials. They require heat generation to melt the plastic around the insert for proper installation. E-Z Press threaded inserts are designed for both thermoset plastics and thermoplastics.
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 | Rugged high-accuracy hexapod for industrial 6-axis alignment applications
The H-815 6-Axis Hexapod from PI is a low-profile, ruggedized, highly accurate positioning and alignment system designed for continuous 24/7 operation in demanding industrial motion applications such as camera lens alignment (automotive, cell phones etc.), micro-assembly, aerospace test and assembly, micro-LED production, fiber optic alignment, aerospace test and assembly, and more. It provides 6-DOF -- X, Y, Z, pitch, roll, and yaw -- to deliver exceptional flexibility. Load capacity is 22 lb.
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 | Chip fuse with 'slow-blow' characteristic
SCHURTER's compact and powerful SMT chip fuse UST 1206 has enjoyed great popularity since its intro in 2008. In response to customer requests, SCHURTER has expanded this line with even more powerful versions with rated currents up to 35 A. The SCHURTER UST 1206 is a chip fuse for surface mounting with a "slow-blow" characteristic. This means it has a high melting integral, so the fuse does not trip immediately at inrush current peaks higher than the rated current. This is of great importance in many industrial applications (e.g. motors, power converters).
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| | Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action | Supercar of the skies: Autodesk Alias design
Learn how Hill Helicopter is using Autodesk Alias to design the innovative HX50, the "supercar of the skies." The next-gen, private copter marries high-end automotive and aero design and materials to create a futuristic flying five-seat SUV for a discriminating clientele. A neat insider look.
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