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Managers In The Field Must Understand Material Grading Systems
Managers in productions processes must know and understand the system by which raw materials they use are graded and the codes that indicate those grades. This is important from the front office all the way down to the shop floor. Engineering and project managers need to select the correct material not only for their project, […]
Computer Numerical Controlled Machines Automate the Sheet Metal Fabrication Industry
Manufacturers, which produce various steel products, require punching of sheet metal to meet design requirements. Technology has entered the scene of this once manually operated process. This not only increases the speed of production but it gives a new meaning to the term “accuracy” in the positioning of the specific operations. This has been accomplished […]
Retracting Sales Based On The Talmud
The Talmud cited the following incident: There was once a food shortage in Nehardea. All the people sold their mansions. Eventually, wheat arrived and Rav Nachman told them that the law is that the mansions must be returned to their original owners.
The Talmud notes that the reason why sales are void is because they were […]
Investors Watch: Trends and Outlooks for the 2008 Steel Market
Industry experts have begun 2008 with announcements that steel-making costs are likely to increase this year. This rise in costs is due to input costs in the production process. The production costs mentioned are prices for scrap, electricity, and coal; all items used in various steel manufacturing. As well, iron ore, the raw material of […]
Technology Gives A Cutting Edge in Cutting Sheet and Plate Metals
Technological advances in the field of manufacturing are what companies use to gain and maintain a cutting edge over their competition. Thirty years ago no one would believe the technologies of James Bond and Star Wars would find their way to the metal fabricator’s shop floor; but they have. Two innovative alternatives to burning or […]
Technologies In Rolling Sheet Metal To Ensure Quality Control
Steel in its basic slab form requires rolling processes to enable its formation into sheet metal form. Once in this form it can receive more rolling to alter its thickness further.
First, as an overview, there are two types of rolling performed on basic steel. One is flat rolling the other is profile rolling. These two […]
Reasons Behind Using Assist Gases In Laser Cutting Processes
Ever wonder how they get those holes in that stainless steel sink so that the fixtures and drain can be installed? Maybe you’ve seen the Majestic Roof Garden Hotel in Adelaide and wondered how the precise steel facade was created. Modern laser cutting has provided the means to creating such high quality cutting of stainless […]
