Benefits Of Using Copper Press Fittings Over Other Types Of Metal Press Fittings
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4 February 2020
Press fittings fit over the ends of cables, wires, and/or pipes, depending on the categorical type of fitting you are using. Then they are pinched closed around the cable, wire, or pipe. Using copper press fittings over other metal fittings (e.g., aluminum, nickel, etc.) has its benefits, as you will see below.
Conduct Electricity Well
Copper conducts electrical current well. You should also know that a press fitting on the end of an electrical wire makes for the perfect conduit between the wire an the insertion of that end of the wire into a fuse box or electrical outlet connector.
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Three Reasons For Buying And Using Angle Head Bits In Your Machining Shop
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3 February 2020
Many industrial and manufacturing plants have a machining area where even the tiniest of details are added to a product. Small holes for tiny screws, precision cuts of small pieces, and even micro-tooling are par for the course when clients/consumers request it. If your micro-machining equipment could use a leg up, consider purchasing and using angle heads, which are bit holders that help pivot machining bits at different angles. Here are some reasons why you should buy and use these angle heads.
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3 Key Tips When Purchasing A Card Creasing Machine
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3 February 2020
If you're needing to fold coated papers in a professional manner, then you'll want to invest in a card creasing machine. They can make this folding task easy and safe to complete. As long as you remember these tips, buying one of these machines will be a smooth process.
Decide Between Automatic and Manual Design
In terms of how creasing machines operate, there are primarily two designs. These include manual and automatic.
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Common Materials Added To Alloy Steel Forgings
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3 February 2020
Alloyed steel is often used in forgings. They use a range of engineering alloys that can be heat-treated to be given a broad range of mechanical properties. There are several materials that can be added to an alloy steel forging to create different types of forgings.
Silicon and Nickel
Silicon and nickel are used to increase the retention of ductility and to improve the resistance to impact. Silicon is sometimes added to steel because it will give the steel magnetic properties.
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