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The Power of Configurability: Why It’s Important in Manufacturing

May 23, 2023 · Carlicia Layosa

Custom or Standard. When it comes to sourcing parts for any given application, choosing between fully custom or…

Spring Washer vs. Flat Washer: How to Choose Correctly

April 25, 2023 · Carlicia Layosa

You probably know what a flat washer looks like and where it is used, but you may not…

Get In Motion Spotlight: Actuators

April 13, 2023 · Carlicia Layosa

Engineering Support Manager, John Williams, breaks down the differences of each MISUMI linear actuator for your selection. He…

Washers vs. Spacers: What Are the Main Differences and Use Cases?

April 11, 2023 · Vincent Wong

It is easy to confuse a basic washer with a precision spacer. Despite their visual similarities, their use…

Benefits of Threaded Inserts

March 28, 2023 · Carlicia Layosa

What are Threaded Inserts? Threaded Inserts are shorthand terminology for threaded screw inserts. To the casual observer of…

Understanding Metric and Inch Thread Sizes in Fasteners

January 31, 2023 · Carlicia Layosa

It can be challenging to sort through the differences between Inch and Metric screw designations. Anyone that has…

Stable Measurement Tips for Microbalances with A&D Weighing Part 2

January 24, 2023 · Carlicia Layosa

Continuing with our series with A&D Weighing here are tips 4 thru 6 on stable measurements for microbalances.…

Cable Management: Electrical Sleeving, Tubing, and Ties

January 10, 2023 · Pete Oleinik

To understand the benefits of sleeving and tubing one must understand cable management. Electrical sleeving and tubing provide…

Stable Measurement Tips for Microbalances with A&D Weighing Part 1

December 27, 2022 · Carlicia Layosa

A&D Weighing has shared their pro tips and solutions when dealing with microbalances. This will be a 3…

How to Prevent Fastener Corrosion

December 20, 2022 · Carlicia Layosa

Fastener Corrosion: Definition and Causes Corrosion, especially in fasteners, is a complicated material phenomenon, and many academic and…

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