The critical component of a transmission device is the gear within it. Gears are a type of commonly used mechanical parts, CNC machining service is one of the solutions of gear manufacturing. We have introduced the gear cutting process before. In this article, we are going to talk about what is gear as well as different types of gears and their applications. What is Gear? - Understanding Gears ......

You may easily identify the abbreviation KG and CM, do you know the meaning of CYL and EQUI SP on a CNC design? These abbreviations used in engineering drawings along with symbols to specify the details and characteristics of the drawing instead of the full word, which terms are commonly used? Here we collected the standard engineering drawing abbreviations and symbols to provide help for users. Why Use Abbreviation......

In various fastening applications, riveting is often chosen because of its light weight & high firmness, low cost, easy installation, high durability and reliability. In order to assemble the parts correctly, hole preparation is critical. In this article, follow us to understand the rivet sizes and dimension details, including how to express and determine it, as well as the standard rivet hole size chart for reference. ......

Rivets are one of the most classic fasteners used in mechanical applications, their permanency and firmness make them different from other fastening components. To suit varying requirements, there is a wide range of rivets are designed for different styles. What are the different types of rivets and their uses? Here are introductions to each category of the rivet with details involving their construction, installation, and applications. ......

Straightness is an important term to determine whether a CNC machining part conforms to the required specification. What is straightness and how to measure it? In this article, we outline the surface straightness definition, GD&T symbol, expression, measurement and difference between flatness and parallelism. ......

The biggest advantage of the CNC machine is its automatic machining based on the programming sequences, which largely saves time and improves efficiency, as well as reduces mistakes during the manufacturing. How does CNC machining process work and how to get into CNC machining for hobbyists? Hope the following CNC tutorial for beginners can bring you closer to the technique. ......

When you open a door or a fence, it’s easy to a door latch mounted for closing. Latches can keep doors closed with a simple structure. With so many different types of latches available, and where are latches used, we are going to explain the latch definition and introduce its application and types, as well as how to select an ideal door latch. What are Latches ......

CAD software is often used by designers and engineers to create the drawing of the part to be processed with CNC machining services, facilities your ideas go to reality. While the creation of 3D CAD models usually takes much time, so CAD libraries is very helpful, it can provides a diversity of ready-made free CAD files download for users. To improve the efficiency of finding free 3D models, here we list best 8 sites and libraries that you can get free models from. ......