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2023/12/27
Unsung Heroes in Everyday Machinery: The Art of Socket Making
(This chart ASME B107.110-2019 standard.) In a world where bolts and nuts intricately connect the fabric of our daily lives, from the roaring engines of cars to the home appliances, there lies an unsung hero: the socket. Blueprints of Precision: Designing
Dimensions and Shapes The design of a s
2024/01/20
Why the Source of Steel Materials Matters?
In the world of engineering, choosing the right material for hand tools goes beyond a simple selection. It's about matching the tool's purpose with its performance abilities.How much torque can the tool withstand and how hard are the materials it will
encounter? These aren't just technical consider
2024/04/22
What are the benefits of ergonomics in hand tool design?
What are Ergonomic Hand ToolsHand tools that are "ergonomic" are designed with the user's physical abilities and limitations in mind to lessen body stress and prevent injury. These tools help users do tasks more comfortably with their "hands" and "limbs",
lower the effort needed, and encourage good
2014/10/01
Why Tien-I won't use "only" Carbon Steel
Carbon Steel is very common type of steel. The percentage of carbon will decide whether the steel is high, middle or low carbon steel. With more carbon, the hardness of steel will go higher. Usually lower carbon steel is suitable for forging or die casting. Most
of DIY hand tools will go for this
2014/09/15
DIY tools is better choice for your market?
Here is the tool called "bone wrench" from B&D. The purpose of this tool is to use only one spanner but with multiple socket sizes. The edge of this tool is convenient and easy to carry. It is typical DIY tools. The difference between DIY and professional
tool is the tool itself usually designed t
2015/04/06
Steel Standard Comparison, CNS, JIS, AISI, ASTM, DIN
The key to precise metal processing is knowing the characteristics of alloy steel or other material. Before commencing mass production of any OEM/ODM metal part, the Tien-I team focuses on understanding the customer's need. We make the recommendation for
alloy steel after considering cost efficienc
2015/04/14
Ratchet Handle Design (Standard + Round head)
As the structure of a ratchet is quite complex, let's begin by summarizing the principle of ratchet design.Ratchet principle: A ratchet is designed to move only in one direction (either clockwise or counterclockwise) and the amplitude of its swing is
fixed. The gear has a pawl, which is a type of
2015/07/29
How to Design Tool Kits and Socket Sets?
Thousands of tool sets are available in hardware shops and via Amazon, and their scale and pricing range widely. You can pay ten dollars for a 32-piece set or spend thousands on a 556-piece set.How can we design a tool set that will become a market favorite?
Who is the target customer? What is the
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2015/10/30
Vinci's Wrench - art hand tool
Tools Art - the wrench of Leonardo da VinciOne of America photographer Freddy Fabris recently imitates Renaissance painting in the garage and takes series of theological photography about professional craftsmen, which may be kind of salute to Renaissance
age.The theological wrench - The Creation of
2015/11/24
All-in-one Design concept – Multifunctional Tools
All-in-one Design concept – Multifunctional ToolsBelow picture is popular in internet. It represents Microsoft Windows systems evolution. The hammer design smartly indicate each product design concept and its practical advantages and disadvantages.Win
98/95 was one of the unprecedented products. Im
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2015/12/19
Seamless Steel Tube Processing Parts
Why choose seamless alloy tube?Tien-I take advantage of changeability of seamless steel tube. It could be processed with special machining, such as the tube machining, pipe extrusion, stamping, shaving forming, bending. With help of high-tech heat treatment,
it could reach the high hardness, the hi
2016/02/19
Socket Size Inch & Metric, Download Quick Convert Sheet Between SAE and Imperial Socket Sizes
How to Convert Between SAE and Imperial Socket Sizes? There are two different methods for measuring the hex sizes of sockets. The SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) system uses inches, and the imperial or metric system uses millimeters.At the hardware
store, you may find yourself asking: “Why do
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2016/08/01
Differences between DIN and ANSI Specifications for Impact Sockets
Most impact sockets are manufactured to suit ANSI or ASTM specifications as set out by the American National Standards Institute, or to meet DIN specifications as set out by the Deutsches Institut für Normung (German Institute for Standardization). The
three main differences between these two indus
2016/10/21
Custom Hand Tools and Custom Socket Set Cost Saving
Custom Metal Part Cost Reduction?As a customer, how could you help the factory make lower price quotation?With no threat, no fighting, is it possible? Metal production cost is evaluated by total processing time and the machine depreciation cost. When we
develop the new product, Tien-I R&D will alwa
2017/12/11
Star Wars Tools: May the Force of Hand Tools Be With You
Star Wars: The Last Jedi, released on December, 2017.Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker was released in December 2019. Star Wars Tools: May the Force of Hand Tools Be With YouEven in the unlikely case that you haven’t seen any of the Star Wars movies, you
will have heard of the franchise. Every new S