In this creative build, a metal chain is transformed into a knife, illustrating how heat can make rigid steel surprisingly malleable. When heated and compressed, the individual chain links fuse into a ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Like knives, forks, and spoons, metal chains start out as an enormous metal coil, which is fed through a series of machines that use incredible amounts of force to ...

Metal-chain drives are normally used for applications below 3,000 rpm where accuracy and reliability must be greater than that provided by rubber belts. Because a metal chain does not stretch or slip ...

There are three methods of transmitting power mechanically from shaft to shaft: chain drives, gears, and flexible belts. The chief advantage of chains and belts over gears is chains can be used with ...