Technical Knowledge

Learn why stainless steel bolts and nuts gall, how to prevent thread seizure, and what buyers should specify for reliable custom fasteners.

Learn how to specify investment casting tolerances, machining allowance, critical surfaces, and inspection requirements for custom stainless steel parts.

Compare pre-plated and post-plated metal stampings by cost, edge protection, coating quality, and reliability. Learn which tin plating process fits your parts.

Learn what causes porosity in aluminum die castings, how it affects leak tightness, and which inspection and testing methods buyers should specify.

Learn how to prepare an RFQ for custom metal parts with the right drawings, materials, tolerances, finishes, quantities, and inspection requirements.

Compare CNC machining vs. die casting by cost, tooling, tolerances, and production volume. Learn how to choose the right process for custom metal parts.