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Ian's Guide to Industrial Manufacturing

Hello! I would like to offer you a very warm welcome to my blog. On this blog, I will be detailing everything I have learnt about the process of industrial and manufacturing. I do not work in the industrial and manufacturing sector but I come from a family of industrialist. My great grandfather ran a manufacturing plant which produced the first Australian-made automobiles. My father then took over the family business and began producing appliances for oil rigs. Although I didn't enter the family business, I have always maintained a keen interested and I have learnt a lot about the sector which I would like to share here.

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Why It May Be Necessary to Remove Heat Tint from Stainless Steel
Heat tint refers to the change in the surface colour of stainless steel due to the thickening of the chromium oxide layer on the surface of the heat-affected zone. DIY fabricators may not be sure whether they should remove the heat tint after they have completed welding a stainless-steel product that they have been fabricating. This article discusses two circumstances that may make it necessary to remove the heat tint from the surface of stainless-steel products.

Scrap Metal Recycling: A Couple of Tips To Boost Your Profit
One thing to note about the scrap metal industry is that it is always facing fluctuating prices. As such, you cannot have a definitive figure when it comes to estimating what your scrap metal is worth. Nevertheless, this does not mean you cannot make a profit from your scrap. What you would have to do is ensure that you are making the most of the scrap metal that you have, to get the best value once you take it to a scrap yard.

Minimising Safety Hazards During Small DIY Concrete Core Drilling Operations
Even though the manufacturers of core drilling equipment have and continue to add new safety features to their products, the risk of workplace accidents and injuries occurring during core drilling operations is always present. When using a core drill to cut through or make holes in concrete, safety management should always be at the top of your mind. Here are some tips you should follow if you want to stay safe during your small DIY concrete drilling job.

Factors That Affect the Choice of Pipe Bending Methods
Several factors are considered when selecting a pipe bending method from the different options available. This article discusses some of the factors that can affect the quality of a bend in a pipe. Those factors may determine which pipe bending method will be suitable for your DIY project. Use this information to decide which pipe bending method will produce the best bends for your pipes. The Weld Seam Some pipes have weld seams that were created as the pipe was fabricated.

What to Look For in a Laser Cutting Shop
Many production facilities will send out pieces to be cut, as it's often cheaper and easier to have a machine shop or specialty shop cut metal, plastic, and other materials than it is to invest in the ownership of certain cutting machines. Along with the cost of ownership, there is the cost of maintaining those machines and keeping a qualified operator on staff that needs to be considered. A laser cutting shop can be a good choice for a number of products and processes, but note what to look for from such a shop before you decide to work with them to get your materials cut.