The bed of a machine is the base on which the moving part carrying a tool or workpiece rests. It may be made of wood, metal, or a special material such as elastomer, and it can be shaped or carved to fit the required workpiece. Historically, beds were crafted from natural materials such as straw, […]

At this time of year, when Valentine’s Day cards are stacked high on store shelves and romantic comedies are in the theaters, love is much on people’s minds. It is the stuff of poets, the inspiration for generations of artists and the basis for a whole industry that capitalizes on our fantasies of perfect relationships […]