What is Polishing? Polishing is the process of creating smooth and shiny surfaces by rubbing them with a polishing wheel or using a chemical treatment, leaving a clean surface with a significant specular reflection. The polishing process is to remove scratches, pits, marks, and other defects on the metal surface. In some cases, such as … Read more
Dowel pins are short solid cylindrical rods used as a fastener to join and locate two or more parts, shafts, hinges, jigs, and fixtures of the machine tool. During the joining of the parts, a dowel pin is inserted through the concentric hole of both parts. Transition and slight interference fit help to press dowel … Read more
What is a shaft key? The shaft key is a machined element used for connecting the transmission shaft to rotating parts like gear. The function of the key and keyway is to prevent relative motion between shaft and hub. It helps to transmit torque. The shaft key can fix, only if the shaft has a … Read more
What are spring clips? Spring clips are the type of clips used for holding cylindrical objects. The process of attaching, detaching, and holding is done by simply pushing and pulling out the spring clip in the hole. Spring clips are also called Terry clips. It is one of the famous clips due to various advantages. … Read more
What is an E-Clip? E-clip is an open-ended retaining ring fixed into the grooves of the circular part, and its purpose is to restrict the loosening of the part due to the high rotational motion. These are suitable for rotary assemblies. It is also known as a C-clip or snap ring. Three prongs make contact … Read more
What is Pop Rivet? Pop rivet is a strong, and lightweight fastener used to join metal using a hole. It is also called a blind rivet (Pop is named given by its original equipment manufacturer known as Stanley Black & Decker). These Pop rivets are using in an exchange of weld, screw, nut & bolt. … Read more
What is shaft? A shaft is a rotating machined element used to transmit power from the source of the machine to other parts of the machine. The shaft is generally circular in cross-section. It is one of the essential parts of any machine. Because without shafts, the machine will not be going to transmit power. The … Read more
What is Woodruff Key? Woodruff key is a flat semi-circular or half-moon-shaped disk with a uniform thickness, which directly fits into the semi-circular recess of the shaft. The semi-circular recess or pocket is known as the woodruff keyway. Semi-circular pocket in the shaft directly cut by woodruff key cutter. The bottom circular portion is placed … Read more