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November 13, 2008
CNC programming and nesting for cutting of sheet or roll-based materials differs from other manufacturing processes as a nest of components cut say on a laser, waterjet, knife cutting or punch press machine can contain many parts spanning many orders. Compare that with milling or turning where ..
October 22, 2008
There is little doubt that with raw material shortages, rising energy cost, and an ever-tightening stranglehold on capital acquisition, manufacturing today is a volatile geography filled with peaks and valleys. Manufacturers are confronted with both simple and the most complex challenges to get ..
October 21, 2008
In the manufacturing industry there are many machines that come in handy during the manufacturing process. Machines such as drills, grinders, conveyors and air compressors all have their specific purpose. No matter the function of a specific machine, each piece of equipment relies on each other to ..
October 06, 2008
Human beings enjoy the surprises felt when they unearth a treasure that has been long forgotten or hidden away. Movies and fictional books abound bookshelves that deal with the findings of lost treasures. From the garbage picker that goes through the waste baskets looking for treasures to ..
October 04, 2008
Hardening wear resistant coatings created by heat treat? Of course. But, with so many processes available, where do you start? How do you choose?Start with an understanding of your metal chemistry. For example, dimensionally stable steels, those with higher carbon and higher chromium content, are ..
October 03, 2008
The famous paper-like disposable shoe covers are commonly used in hospitals, paint booths, and other chemical and industrial businesses. However, their hygienic properties combined with the fact that they are inexpensive and easy to use make safety apparel, such as Tyvek shoe covers, popular in ..
October 03, 2008
The importance of reliable aerospace fasteners is immense in the global arena of aerospace operations. These fasteners, whether screws made to MS or NAS standards, to washers used in other capacities, decide the fate of the aircraft and your business. Hence, selecting the right type of fasteners ..
October 03, 2008
Military standards (MS) were designed and implemented so the enormous industrial support system could get in synch with the needs of the military. In the United States, the armed forces are major buyers of goods, particularly manufactured goods needs for everything from weapons systems to airplanes .
October 03, 2008
The life of aluminum and magnesium die castings dies can be extended considerably with the Armoloy Process. This already has been proven using the Armoloy coating on dies, especially those affected by heat checking. When the Armoloy treatment is applied early in the life of the die, the number of ..
October 03, 2008
Did you know that more than 30,000 people are injured each year while using a chainsaw? And, that figure is in the United States alone. Since worldwide numbers are not readily available we can see that the actual number is much higher. For this reason, particularly if you are an employer whose ..
September 25, 2008
Choosing the right type of protective suit involves finding the perfect combination of comfort and safety. You want something that is easy to work in, but it also needs to meet the safety standards in your area. This means deciding the level of risk the suit should be rated at as well as the ..
September 15, 2008
Bearing low friction coatings used instead of oil or grease? Absolutely. And in many cases, the use of dry film lubricants or vapor deposition coatings are the better way to go. That is right. Friction can be reduced below that of oil-lubricated systems! Accept the idea that oil or grease serves as .
August 26, 2008
With the operation of heavy equipment in construction sites, safety is to be the top priority at all times. Data presented by the United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics explains that thousands of workers are injured or killed every year by accidents that occur in construction ..
August 18, 2008
Not under these circumstances, and here's why.Ceramic is brittle by nature. Depending on wear mechanism, it (they) can chip, crack, even form fine powders, at or below the surface. Unlike metals or plastics under high contact stress, ceramics cannot undergo plastic deformation. Not in any ..
August 18, 2008
As a manufacturer, plant manager, controller, or machine operator, you've undoubtedly encountered the concept of lean production. Lean this, lean that-lectures, brochures, talks, forums about how lean approaches to shop management can control and even reduce costs. In today's era of ever tightening .
August 16, 2008
Business and meals have been together for years if not longer. You can picture the mob boss sitting at a restaurant eating with his business associates and somebody says the wrong thing and you can hear a pin drop. Now, assuming you are not in that business, the outcome of a broken unwritten rule ..
August 16, 2008
Steel buildings use a variety of steels and metals to build sturdy structures that have an assortment of advantages over structures made of wood, vinyl and asphalt. The framing, walls, siding and roofs are all made of metal so they are extremely strong and resilient. They don't absorb water in a ..
August 16, 2008
Most people know that wood is not really a recyclable building material except for grinding it up and using it for other uses not necessarily related to the building industry. Its ground up products can be used for mulches, surfacing materials for pathways and bedding products. It can be pressed ..
August 16, 2008
Ready to choose again among PTFE Teflon low friction coatings? That's fine. But hold off for just a moment. Has your current coating really failed you?The answer you will find is in understanding friction and wear.PTFE, also known as polytetrafluoroethylene, exceeds many of the properties of other ..
August 16, 2008
Pumping of liquids is almost universal in chemical and petrochemical processes. The many different materials being processed require close attention to selection of materials of construction of the various pump parts, shaft sealing, and the hydraulics of the individual problems. A wide variety of ..
August 16, 2008
Laser hardening wear resistant coatings for your gears and bearings, you ask? Absolutely. Forget about tempering, cracking, even slower processing times. These are things of the past.For decades, lasers have been used to increase metal resistance to wear. By delivering a specific energy to a ..
August 15, 2008
What is Chrome Moly anyway? Well first off, If you just searched the internet for chrome moly, I have to tell you that the correct spelling is actually Chromoly. Chromoly is like steel on steroids. It contains Chromium and molybdenum a splash of carbon and mostly iron.The most popular grade of ..
August 14, 2008
If you don't care about being safe and the safety of others around you while you weld, then you are an inconsiderate Putz and you don't want to read what I have to say here.But if you are interested in protecting the eyesight of others with a one-time small investment of time and money, then read ..
August 14, 2008
One way to have a commercial metal or steel building created and sent to you is to purchase a prefabricated steel building. They can be built at the factory and shipped directly to your site. Shops that specialize in creating prefabricated steel buildings can ship them almost anywhere. When the ..
August 07, 2008
Anodizing is not like electroplating and other organic coatings, it is unique to aluminum. It has greatly extended the applications of aluminum products and uses after it was developed in early 1930's, where the metal or else not be utilized. The anodic finish is now available from aluminum ..
July 31, 2008
Metal IBCs manufactured to DOT/UN standards are a popular option across bulk transportation markets.To maintain that DOT/UN compliance, the IBC owner should be sure to follow a regular inspection program and to carefully document all testing procedures and the associated results.Tote owners should ..
July 31, 2008
Running a farm can be hard work, especially if you don't have the right equipment. While it can be rewarding, farming doesn't always provide you with a lot of money, however the equipment costs for operating a farm a substantial. and so if your equipment was to break down you may not necessarily be .
July 31, 2008
One of the greatest resources that most New England towns of any size and located near water have are the former mill buildings of the textile industry. Since the domestic textile manufacturers have fallen victim to overseas competition, millions of square feet of facilities sit idle and, in many ..
July 30, 2008
There are many industries on the island of Mauritius. Some of the main industries in Mauritius are textiles, chemicals, food processing, tourism, metal products, non-electrical machinery and transport equipment.It seems that textile has been one of the major industries in Mauritius for the past 30 ..
July 29, 2008
Simple concrete is a mix of three components: water, aggregate and Portland cement and is used to make pavements, foundations, utility structures, roads, bridges, other architectural configurations and even bowls and art pieces. The amount of water is important because it can affect the durability ..
July 29, 2008
An excavator is a type of engineering and construction vehicle made for many types of roles. They require special training to operate correctly, and the National Association of Heavy Equipment Training Schools was established to help train people for use in heavy machinery like excavators or ..
July 29, 2008
What will you be mixing?Obviously, combining two or more powders requires a different sort of mixing capability than, say, blending a powder into a liquid... or even combining two or more liquids. The equipment you select should be capable of appropriately handling the items you need to mix. You ..
July 29, 2008
Material handling equipment and the materials to be handled are the essential factors related to engineering. It is an equipment that specially designed for handling packaged or bulky items that is generally in a production, shipping or storage facility. There are various material handling ..
July 25, 2008
It Takes a LeaderWhen you hear the words “lean manufacturing", what springs to mind?That you're getting an inferior product because cost reduction efforts take precedence over customer satisfaction?That a manufacturing facility is ill-equipped or else has obsolete machinery that no longer ..
July 25, 2008
When it comes to chemistry, not everyone paid attention in high school. But for makers of metal, electrical, electronic or any other product made with metal ingredients, a basic understanding of chemical reactions is a complete necessity in order to make sure the quality of the product is ..
July 25, 2008
For manufacturers of products made of both ferrous (iron) and non-ferrous metals, nothing is more important than making sure the products are safe from corrosion. For this reason, many companies opt to use Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) bags and film to help protect their products from ..
July 25, 2008
Chances are if you are a manufacturer of a product that includes metal parts, you have had to worry about corrosion at one point or another. And, you have probably had to deal with the messy oils and greases that were once considered standard fare in corrosion and oxidation protection. But, in ..
July 23, 2008
The petroleum industry is involved in the exploration, extraction, production and marketing of petroleum products. This may be the largest global industry in existence and it has a far reaching impact upon our society, economy and environment.What is petroleum? It is classified as a fossil fuel ..
July 22, 2008
Prior to making any significant personal purchase, such as a new car or computer, it is probable that you first think about your needs and the features you want, research the many options available to you and where you can purchase them, and decide on the price you are willing to pay to meet your ..
July 22, 2008
The production of oil is decreasing. This is true at nearly all of the leading global oil companies. The reserves of these companies are also decreasing. These companies have therefore no other option but to expand their exploration in order to find new petroleum fields and to increase their ..
July 22, 2008
Cable identification systems are essential for the organisation and maintenance of electrical systems, so much so that many electricians use them out of habit today. They make it much easier to solve any problems that may arise because the electrician can go straight to the source of the problem ..
July 22, 2008
PAT Testing is a vital tool in providing an effective route to electrical equipment maintenance and safety.The safety of staff, members of the public and reduced risks associated to fire are obvious benefits of making sure electrical equipment is safe for use.Insurance companies are now in some ..
July 22, 2008
There are many e-commerce sites online offering industrial supplies from plumbing to lighting at discount prices so you get more for your money delivered straight to your door. If you're fed up with trudging down aisles of stores looking for the same parts and finding they have sold out, buying ..
July 22, 2008
The price of oil has climbed steadily from around $18 a barrel to over $147 per barrel in July 2008. The price of oil may keep on increasing over the coming decades. The profits generated from crude oil are rising even though oil production numbers are steadily falling. There are still unused oil ..
July 22, 2008
Offshore oil refers to oil resources that are located in an ocean or lake. There are offshore oil fields in the North Sea, Gulf of Mexico as well as fields near the shores of Brazil, Nigeria and South East Asia. Offshore oil platforms are used to drill for and extract petroleum from these ..
July 22, 2008
Chances are you have seen the bright orange plastic barriers on the streets or at a special event. You have probably seen them many times because they are used in a number of areas by traffic departments, special event arenas, the military, government agencies and in public and private parking ..
July 22, 2008
Shearing refers to the process by which part of a metal plate is removed by applying a tool through it at a high level of pressure. There are several different types of shear machining that are available. Two common types are punching machines, which make small discs, and blanking machines that are .
July 21, 2008
In today's economy, it is imperative that we all save money. Farmers in particular have been hit hard over the past few decades, and because of this they are always on the lookout for a good deal. Tractors are an essential part of a farmer's equipment and they don't come cheap-which is why the ..
July 18, 2008
There are many people on this earth who have a digging need. The problem that most people face however is the fact that their digging need is not enough to invest in a big excavator. If that is not the case then it is usually space. They just are not in a location where a big excavator can be used. .
July 18, 2008
When it comes to photovoltaic (PV) cells, Wall Street is concerned primarily with established companies employing traditional silicon-based technologies. However, record high oil prices based on genuine long-term supply worries has Wall Street increasing its interest in companies developing other ..
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