Previous blog Next blog Huyett Marketing Department 06/16/2022 Updated 11/02/2023 Retaining rings are a broad category of components used to create an internal or external shoulder to retain parts in housings and on shafts. Retaining rings reduce manufacturing complexity and cost, providing an easy-to-install alternative to a machined shoulder. The most widely used of these…
Previous blog Next blog Huyett Marketing Department 04/01/2021 Updated 08/10/2023 Metal is clearly used in a wide range of industries and applications, each of which have different requirements for the mechanical properties of the metal in question. Some applications require metals that are machinable and ductile, while others need hard metals with significant corrosion resistance,…
Previous blog Next blog Huyett Marketing Department 12/16/2021 Rigging is a complex field, and experienced riggers rely on a comprehensive knowledge of rigging equipment, principles drawn from engineering and physics, and extensive safety regulations and standards. The terminology and concepts underlying rigging can be challenging to get to grips with. The following are some of…
Previous blog Next blog Huyett Marketing Department 09/09/2020 Updated: 09/07/2023 Hose clamps are essential fasteners in a wide variety of industries, from agriculture to HVAC to plumbing, that support the transfer of liquids and gases in tube and hose connections. In order for this transfer to be successful, it requires an understanding of how a…
Process of turning Turning is a machining operation performed on a lathe in which the workpiece rotates at high speeds while a fixed cutting tool removes material. The most obvious use for a lathe is to manufacture pins. A lathe can turn complete parts including the formation of a head or radial grooves such as…
Previous blog Next blog Huyett Marketing Department 11/18/2021 Safety must be the priority for riggers conducting lifting operations. Lifting is intrinsically dangerous, with many potential sources of risk. Improper use of lifting equipment, including rigging hardware, is one of the most common causes of industrial accidents. A survey of 838 OSHA violations showed that 37%…
Previous blog Next blog Huyett Marketing Department 01/20/2022 Wire forming is one of the most ancient manufacturing technologies. We have evidence of wire forming as far back as the Bronze Age when it was used to fashion elaborate gold jewelry. It developed through the Middle Ages and later became a key technology in the Industrial…
Previous blog Next blog Kristy Burks, Web Marketing Administrator 12/21/2017 Professional organizations offer many rewarding opportunities. If you are interested in making new business connections, strengthening your network, broadening your knowledge, or enhancing your professional development, then joining a professional organization is worth the effort. Being a part of a professional society in your industry…
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Tile saw is not necessary for cutting a variety of materials – the risk of broken normal and sharp, flying particles is justifiable. Moreover, it is not a tool that has many occupations. It is only used for cutting tile or stone. As a strict rule,…
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Which one is better? It totally depends on you. Some people suggest the band saw, and some will table saw, which makes you more confused, right! If you are debating on the table saw vs band saw, first you have to estimate your working needs, working…