Let’s face it – safety gear is rarely, if ever, sexy. That is, until you consider the consequences for not using it. Honestly, even then, it’s not sexy – it’s simply smart and necessary. Having said that, can I just say that these headphones are sexy! The RP4530s run on the Tek4 battery system …
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StrongArm 5 Portable Drill Press Since the invention of the drill (which dates back literally centuries to ancient cultures), we have looked for ways to make them easier to use and with less effort. That quest resulted in the creation of the drill press and other machines designed to make work less painful. A …
What is laser cutting? Laser cutting is a CNC (Computer Numerical Control) cutting process that uses amplified and focused beams of light to cut through materials. A focused laser beam cuts with a very small kerf, much smaller than a traditional blade or a plasma cutter. But could you do it at home? Yep and …
Corrosion is one of the most common ways that designs fail. Exposure to chemicals, weather, salt water, or even dissimilar metals can all cause a part to rapidly deteriorate and lose structural integrity. For this reason it is critical to consider corrosion prevention in any designs that are in anything short of pristine conditions. Many …
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Nickel plating, also known as nickel electroplating, is a process in which a layer of nickel is deposited onto the surface of an object. It is a commonly used method for coating various materials to enhance their properties and appearance. Nickel plating offers several advantages. It provides corrosion resistance, making it suitable for protecting metal …
Cars and custom fabrication go together like peanut butter and jelly. Readers with an interest in cars will hopefully find this article useful (or entertaining!). We’re going to cover some great examples of how you can utilize all the services at SendCutSend to make parts for your car. SendCutSend has been involved in manufacturing automotive …
Sheet metal hardware provides options when there is little to no access to the backside of a part after installation. It can also replace tapping, but what’s wrong with a tapped hole? How about a nut and bolt–or a tack weld for that matter? The short answer is; nothing really, we put each of those …
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SendCutSend superfan and custom hot rod builder Kyle Kuhnhausen was more than happy to break down some of his recent projects for us, showing off a few custom cars he is working on in the shop right now and giving some advice to other car enthusiasts looking to use SendCutSend. From custom chassis work to …
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Powder coating is one of the most commonly used protective finishes for metals and various other materials. A protective finish is a very important consideration especially for laser cutting and/or waterjet cutting projects. This is because it can grant protection from harsh chemicals and the elements. It can also increase the durability and longevity of …
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Refractive index measurement is a measurement of the speed of light in a medium. The speed of light (usually denoted by c) is 299 792 458 m/s in a vacuum. In other media, the speed of light is lower, and the refractive index (R.I.) of a medium is how much slower the light’s speed is …
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