Industrial & Manufacturing Blog
The induction bending process involves the use of heat and bending equipment to achieve desired bends in pipes and tubes. The combination of heat and bending equipment poses significant risks to those involved in this fabrication process. Great care must be taken to safeguard yourself and those around you from the potential risks. This article discusses some precautions that hobbyists who have just acquired induction benders need to keep in mind as they operate that equipment.
17 August 2016
When homeowners are considering packaging materials for their move, they tend to gravitate toward cardboard boxes. Although these may serve their purpose for a one-way trip, cardboard boxes tend to become ruined during the unpacking process. If you would like to invest in materials that can last significantly longer, then you should contemplate wooden crates for your packaging needs during your relocation. The following are some of the reasons why you should consider wooden crates when moving house.
16 August 2016
Industrial & Manufacturing Blog
When using machinery, there is always some risk of fire, and that's true even when you are using a grinding machine. Wondering how to use your machine safely? Here are some tips to help reduce and protect you from risks of fires: 1. Check the grinder for fraying cords and other cord safety issues. Before starting to grind, always check the grinder for fraying cords. If the safety material around the cord is gone, wires may be exposed, and they can present a fire risk.
16 August 2016
Industrial & Manufacturing Blog
Laser cutting involves the use of a laser beam to heat a material to its melting point so that a desired cut is made. This article discusses some of the advantages and the disadvantages of laser cutting. Use this information to decide whether this cutting method should be used during the fabrication of your metal products (such as machine components). The Pros There is no contact with the material. The force used by a cutting tool can damage materials.
1 March 2016
Industrial & Manufacturing Blog
Core drilling is a method used for creating openings in a wall where air conditioning vents, pipes or wires can be fit through. As a new operator, the task of core drilling can be intimidating. Even with the right equipment for the job, an operator should be able to use the equipment safely and correctly to achieve the desired results. Before drilling, as an operator, here's what you should bear in mind.
29 February 2016
Industrial & Manufacturing Blog
Scrap metal is produced in both commercial and residential properties after consumption of diverse goods. This material can be re-processed in recycling plants and utilised in fabricating new commodities. This environmentally-friendly production process requires less energy compared to mining and processing metal ores before manufacture. In addition, the value of the scrap metal means that you can get monetary compensation for your waste metals. Therefore, you should consider collecting materials such as metal cans, construction reinforcement steel, wires, old cookware and other similar commodities and present them to a specialist dealer.
25 February 2016
Industrial & Manufacturing Blog
Early detection of problems with lift equipment is vital in preventing accidents that can result in injury to personnel or damage to goods. This article discusses the specific things that you should pay attention to when reviewing the inspection report of the forks on your forklift trucks. Rated Load Capacity Many forklift problems start with using the forklift to move loads that are heavier than the loads that the forks were designed to carry.
23 February 2016