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Fibreglass long leg cast immobilizing the leg for a tibial fracture. An orthopedic cast, or simply cast, is a shell, frequently made from plaster or fiberglass, that encases a limb (or, in some cases, large portions of the body) to stabilize and hold anatomical structures—most often a broken bone (or bones), in place until healing is confirmed.
Shearing, also known as die cutting, [1] is a process that cuts stock without the formation of chips or the use of burning or melting. Strictly speaking, if the cutting blades are straight the process is called shearing; if the cutting blades are curved then they are shearing-type operations. [ 2 ]
This newest form of molded pulp is the highest quality of thin-walled products available today. The process uses "cure-in-the-mold" technology which produces well defined, smooth-surfaced molded pulp products. After being formed, the product is captured in heated forming molds that presses and densifies the molded products.
The die casting process forces molten metal under high pressure into mold cavities (which are machined into dies). Most die castings are made from nonferrous metals, specifically zinc, copper, and aluminium-based alloys, but ferrous metal die castings are possible. The die casting method is especially suited for applications where many small to ...
The press forces a set of hardened steel blades of the desired pattern, called a puzzle die, through the board until fully cut. The puzzle die is a flat board, often made from plywood, with slots cut or burned in the same shape as the knives that are used. The knives are set into the slots and covered in a compressible material, typically foam ...
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates as he heads off the field following an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo.
Alex Kirilloff has announced his retirement after four seasons with the Minnesota Twins. The 26-year-old batted .248 with 27 home runs and 116 RBI in 249 games in 2024.
Ringgold, the pioneering artist and author best known for narrative quilts that interwove art with activism and uplifted Black women’s stories, has died at 93.