Do your parts play FAIR?
October 4, 2021
A First Article Inspection (FAI) is an official design verification and history method providing a detailed reporting of measurements for all key features of a
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Your vacuum system’s fasteners may be a problem, why?
September 9, 2021
Vacuum chambers must remain clean and free of contaminants and volatile materials that would lead to contamination of the entire system. Assembly for critical applications
Does your fastener supplier Copy Exactly!?
July 12, 2021
Copy Exact is a policy and overall manufacturing strategy model that states all manufacturing process steps that affect the form, fit, function, or appearance of
UC Components – History, Challenges, Growth, and more with Rick Anderson
June 23, 2021
Rico Mandel, CEO of The Rico Group, recently sat down with Rick Anderson, president of UC Components, Inc. and discussed UC’s company’s history, their growth,
Your O-ring is a problem, why?
May 11, 2021
Anything that exists within the vacuum system that hurts or inhibits its proper function is considered a contaminant and must be addressed. Cleanliness is incredibly
What is a virtual leak and how does it affect your vacuum system?
April 7, 2021
A virtual leak is a trapped volume of gas within a vacuum chamber that cannot be easily pumped out due to restrictions in the path
What are high-temperature fasteners and how do you choose the correct one for your application?
March 8, 2021
High-temperature fasteners are used extensively in critical industries such as semiconductor, aerospace, automotive, and oil/gas. They are specially designed to be able to withstand high
The Importance of Product Packaging for Clean-Critical Applications
February 23, 2021
Product packaging is both an art and a science – designed to look attractive while properly storing, containing, and protecting the products inside. We all
Considerations for selecting the proper fastener materials for your application
January 8, 2021
Fasteners are often an unnoticed, yet integral, part of any application that most people don’t give much consideration to until they need to use one.
Can I reuse a screw?
December 3, 2020
Recycling and reusing items is something we all strive to do but can you reuse a screw? Typically you can if the screw has never