Jul
26
Why is Evolution Just a Theory?
One question that came out of the recent Evolution debate with Bill Nye and Ken Ham was the concept of
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Jul
26
Design for Manufacturing: Turning Small Parts
When designing turned parts, consideration must be made for the geometry of the end part. Areas where the thickness of
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Jul
26
Does Fluoridated Water Hurt You?
In the 1940s, the Cold War was starting. Completely unrelated to that, President Truman's administration began pushing water
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Jul
26
Hazardous Material Reduction in Printed Circuit Boards
Lead-tin solder was the industry standard for creating electrical bonds between components for many years. However, due to research on
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Jul
26
How is Poka-Yoke Used in Design For Manufacturing?
Poka-yoke can be used to develop more effective fixturing solutions. This allows for error-proofing and subsequent cost reduction. To properly
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Jul
26
Radiation Dosimetry
In 1895, Welhelm Roentgen discovered the x-ray. Ever since discovering a ray that could pass through solid material, there has
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Jul
26
Laser Metal Deposition for 3d Printing
In some applications, high-precision parts must be produced with minimal manufacturing time. Parts that would traditionally be cast or forged
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Jul
26
Laser Stereolithography
Stereo-lithography was one of the first additive manufacturing systems developed. In 1986, Charles Hull patented the first additive manufacturing device.
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Jul
25
Printed Circuit Board Testing (PCBs Part 4)
Testing is performed after all assembly actions onboard that PCB have been completed. The PCB is placed in a test
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Jul
25
Printed Circuit Board Finishing (PCBs Part 3)
After the components on the PCB have been soldered in place, optical inspection must occur. Automated optical inspection is typically
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