Galvanic Reaction: Incompatible Metals Responsible for Corrosion
During a maintenance check in the 1980s, workers discovered that the Statue of Liberty had a serious structural issue: the statue’s internal wrought iron support system was rusting over because the insulating layer of shellac between the iron and copper had failed and allowed for galvanic corrosion to occur. Although this was not a surefire […]
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3D Printing Metal: The Advantages of Direct Metal Laser Sintering
Did you know that metal parts can be 3D printed? It happens via a process called Digital Metal Laser Sintering or DMLS. DMLS is a form of additive manufacturing that uses metal powders and precision lasers to create the desired part. The technology operates on the basis of a 3D CAD file which specifies how
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5 Things You Didn’t Know About the Metal Fabrication Process
Basic metal fabrication involves the forming, shaping, or joining of metal. Typically, this happens through deforming or removing some portions of the raw material. To many, metal fabrication may seem like a simple one or two step process. But the fact of the matter is, it’s much more detailed and comprehensive than simply pulling metal
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8 Tips for Making Any Woodworking Project Successful
If you’re a new woodworker, safety and precision are likely two things you keep top of mind at all times. But that’s only the tip of the iceberg. As many a skilled woodworker will tell you, any project requires your attention in several different places at once…and this can be difficult as well as dangerous.
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The Hidden Health Dangers of Sawdust
Let’s put it this way: investing in a dust collector can really go along way, especially when it comes to your health. If you regularly spend time working wood, you know how much of a nuisance sawdust can be. It flies all over the place, gets into your power tools, coats your hand tools, and
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The Future of Manufacturing: Are We in the Midst of a Robot Takeover?
Robots often get a bad rap. Sci-fi novels and films have painted them as evildoers looking to take over our lives and our jobs. Pundits and politicians have largely done the same. But today’s innovative technology is proving that quite the opposite is true. Not only are robots creating jobs but they’re also making existing
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Job Training Programs: How 4 Companies are Closing the Manufacturing Skills Gap
Over the next decade, an estimated 3.4 million jobs will need to be filled in the manufacturing sector. The problem? Candidates with the right skills to fill those positions will be few and far between. To close this skills gap, these four companies are taking matters into their own hands:
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The Basics of Agile Manufacturing
So, let’s say you’ve implemented lean manufacturing principles, have achieved a certain level of success, and are now ready to make your manufacturing business even stronger. What’s the next step? Is there a next step after lean? The answer is simply: yes.
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Do Metals Contribute to Sustainable Building? You Bet They Do
While you may think of wood as the main source of sustainable building material, various metals actually play an integral role in keeping the green building industry going. Here’s how metals contribute to the bigger sustainability picture: They’re Recyclable Metals like copper, stainless steel, and aluminum are 100% recyclable which means they can be remade
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Is New Technology Fueling the New-Shoring Trend?
Innovations in technology are making it easier than ever to manufacture products right here at home. From 3D printing and computer aided design to the Internet of Things and data analytics, modern technology is transforming the way manufacturers think and create. But something else is transforming, too: production. While many established companies have chosen to
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