Polyvinyl chloride pipes have become the backbone of modern plumbing, drainage, and irrigation systems worldwide. Understanding the intricate manufacturing process behind these ubiquitous construction ...

Whether laser, plasma, or saws, finding the right cutting tool for your tubing requires an in-depth look at your shop’s ...

Reiter’s Custom Welding Inc., a steel fabrication, processing, and contract manufacturing company in Glendale, Ariz., is ...

Regardless of machine size, all-electric machines will use less energy per cycle than hydraulic machines on the same part. Research indicates that this holds true even on larger machines above 800 ...

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The Department of Justice is now investigating price-fixing in the PVC pipe market following a class action lawsuit filed in August which alleges manufacturers conspired to fix, raise, maintain and ...

Cross threading occurs when the bolt is misaligned with the threads in the nut. It can destroy the threads, or cause the nut to jam. The standard beveled end process makes cross threading a ...

Functions and modules for creating metric (ISO) and English (UTS) standard screws and nuts. Included is a function for calculating the standard dimensions of screws including the tolerance values that ...