So, you’ve got a great idea…but how do you turn that into a revolutionary product? Here are some essential questions to think about before you launch into developing a new product. Do you have a product development process? Decide on a product development...
A robust drawing system helps produce quality drawings every time with minimal hassle. Time invested in setting up a robust system now will save you money in the future, because you can produce better quality work, faster. Here are some tips for setting up a...
Cross Bracing No Bracing Diagonal Bracing Here’s a quick bracing tip – Diagonal bracing adds significant torsional stiffness compared to conventional cross bracing. This is because the diagonal members are primarily under bending stress and very rigid....
Here’s a quick tip for folding sheet metal – If multiple returns are needed on a sheet metal pressing, make each return twice as long as the previous one as shown in the example picture. This allows good clearance between the blade and the return as...
If you want to reduce costs of manufacture, consider redesigning your machine brackets. You can do this by changing the brackets material or the way they are manufactured, or changing the load path. Most machine brackets are either cast iron or welded steel. A quick...
