Common Questions Homeowners Have About Timber Doors

Posted on 11 January 2016

Timber or wood doors can make a home seem welcoming and inviting and a bit more traditional than a steel or metal door. Having a timber door at your entryway also means you have more options for its color and style, since you can more easily paint or stain the door yourself over the years. Before you opt for a timber or wood door, note a few questions to consider first. [Read More]

How to Prolong the Useful Life of the Dies in Your Fabrication Shop

Posted on 11 January 2016

A die is a device that can be used to mould or stamp a design onto a metal during the fabrication process. These devices wear out easily because they rely on exerting mechanical force on a metal as they do their work. This article discusses some steps that you can take to prolong the useful life of the dies in the metal fabrication shop that you have just set up. [Read More]

4 Ways to Remove Burrs from Stamped Holes

Posted on 11 January 2016

Are you wondering about the best method to remove burrs from the stamped holes in parts that have been delivered to your fabrication shop? Read on and discover four ways that you can select from if you want to get rid of those burrs before you perform additional fabrication work on those pieces. Mechanical De-burring This refers to the use of hand tools or bead blasting equipment to remove the burrs from individual pieces. [Read More]

Selecting the Ideal Raw Steel Material for Fabrication

Posted on 8 January 2016

There are numerous materials in the modern market that are ideal for different metal fabrication projects. The choice will affect the longevity of fabricated items, the project costs, machinability and general performance of the metal products. One of the most advantageous materials in the current industrial sector is steel. The metal is relatively economical, has high strength and is durable. In addition, there are different types of steel materials with different properties that you can choose from depending on the project requirements. [Read More]

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Bizarre and Exciting Tips for Maintaining Industrial and Manufacturing Equipment

Welcome to my blog. My name is Emily. As a former team leader at a manufacturing facility, I know how important it is to maintain your equipment. In this blog, I want to share all of the bizarre and exciting tips I have learned about maintaining industrial and manufacturing equipment over the years. My hope is that these posts will make your facility safer and more efficient, while also saving you money. If you have questions or want guidance, please feel free to explore. When I'm not writing, you can find me working -- I am the co-owner of a coffee shop. Otherwise, I'm usually with my kids or great husband, hiking, reading or just having fun.