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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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Minimising Safety Hazards During Small DIY Concrete Core Drilling Operations

Posted on September 27, 2016

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. [Read More]

Factors That Affect the Choice of Pipe Bending Methods

Posted on July 22, 2016

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. [Read More]

What to Look For in a Laser Cutting Shop

Posted on July 11, 2016

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. [Read More]

Laboratory Balances Need Special Care -- Does Your Lab Weigh Up?

Posted on December 2, 2014

Does your lab have a best practice policy for the use of balances? Do all the personnel know how to care for and maintain them in perfect condition? Weighing is likely to be the most common task performed in your laboratory and plays an important role in its overall efficiency. Technological advances have ensured that today's laboratory balances operate with much greater precision than their predecessors and are much simpler to use. [Read More]