In the previous post, we had provided an introduction to burr formation in component manufacturing. We also elaborated on the various types of burrs that can get created. As a follow up to the previous post, we are going to discuss the different types of burr removal processes.
What is Deburring?
The process of removing the unwanted piece from a material is called deburring. Deburring has become … Read More
Burr formation is a common and significant problem in plastic component manufacturing. If not removed, burrs can be responsible for component breakdowns. For this reason, many companies use a variety of techniques for burr removal. In this post, we are talking about all things burr-related.
What is a Burr?
Also known as a flash, a burr is a small piece of material, or a raised edge, which has … Read More
Brogan-Patrick Manufacturing Corp. has always provided its employees opportunities to have enjoyable outings, as well as support causes. Recently, the leading plastics manufacturer was able to achieve both at the 12th annual 9 Pin Tap Bowling Tournament.
The event took place on April 2nd, 2016, and was held at the famous Delavan Bowling Lanes in Delavan, WI. The event was organized by Relay for Life, a … Read More
Plastic bearings and bushings were developed especially for the food and dairy processing industry. Today, they can be found in various industrial applications. They are generally produced through the injection molding process. They are suitable in applications where metal bearings exhibit certain shortcomings.
Characteristics of Plastic Molded Bearings and Bushings
The following characteristics of plastic molded bearings are particularly useful where traditional metal bearings limit performance:
Automatic screw machines are types of metal working lathes, which are used to machine hard materials into precisely designed components. The machining process allows for the creation of duplicate parts. Also known as an automatic lathe or turning center, today’s screw machines are Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machines.
A screw machine comprises a hollow spindle and cams. A bar is fed into the machine, and the unwanted material … Read More