Understanding Processing and Manufacturing

Why metallic laser tubes are a worthwhile investment for laser-cutting projects

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Laser cutting applications are expanding on a daily basis. Even better news is that new machines come with expanded applications that help mitigate production costs. While many laser cutters look similar, they vary by the type of tube that’s used to project the laser beam. Two of the most common options used are glass and metallic tubes. Glass tubes are cheaper, easier to set up, and convenient to use when projecting laser beams.…

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Have you thought about fitting a weighbridge?

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Have you thought about installing a weighbridge in your company? If you buy or sell products by weight, then weighing the products individually before they are loaded can be a slow and cumbersome operation. A better alternative is to weigh the products once they are loaded into the van. A weighbridge is a machine that has been used since the early 1900s to weigh large industrial vehicles and their contents. The truck is driven onto the machine, and since the weight of the empty truck is already known, it becomes a simple matter to determine the weight of the cargo by subtracting one figure from the other.…

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Waste Oil Collection Tips for Small Scale Manufacturers

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Small manufacturing plants need oil to run their machines. To keep equipment running optimally, the oil must be changed regularly. Therefore, what happens to the waste oil? Where does it end up? Unfortunately, most small-scale manufacturing plants lack elaborate strategies to dispose of or recycle waste oil. This might explain why there is a continued increase in poor waste oil disposal among small manufacturers. However, with the community becoming conscious about safeguarding the environment, manufacturing firms have been forced to observe strict oil disposal regulations.…

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