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Ever tried to machine UHMW? It’s no easy task given the material’s instability. In fact, UHMW has 12x the expansion rate of steel. Controlling heat with the right coolant and tools is critical. Let’s review some techniques: Ultra High Molecular...
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If you’re a regular reader of this space, you may recall our debate about plain bearing vs. a plane bearing. While the spelling might be hotly...
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Thanks for your feedback to our recent post about food bearings and the Food Safety Modernization Act. It’s a topic that has some serious...
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We’ve got an exciting new addition to our plastic fabrication shop – a new coordinate measuring machine! Today I want to share some of the benefits...
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Are you ready for the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)? The clock is ticking — and most manufacturers need to be in full compliance with the...
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Have you been following the evolution of 3D/additive printing? It’s changing the traditional model of plastic manufacturing. Once used as a simple...
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Self-lubricating bearings can lower your bearing maintenance costs without sacrificing performance. But have you ever wondered how they lubricate?...
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Surface finish is one of the primary considerations in bearing design, since it has a direct impact on the performance of the final product. And...
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We are often asked about what can be expected when you use a Rulon bearing or any PTFE in high temperatures. Many things can occur, and it varies...
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Aircraft bearings have strict requirements for quality and performance; they must tolerate massive fluctuations in temperatures, pressurized cabins,...
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We’ve had many questions about the connection between PTFE materials and high-radiation environments. Often, when working in these conditions,...
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It’s a back-to-basics question, but one that we are asked often. Surface treatments are generally separated into two categories: atmospheric and...
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Our recent post on PTFE and Rulon in water applications generated some solid interest. Today I want to share a case study of how PTFE-based bearings...
