Circular saws saws are designed to make straight cuts on materials that are difficult to cut by hand. The saw’s size denotes the largest size blade that can be used with it. Most circular saws come with or can be equipped with a rip fence to maintain a uniform width of cut on long passes. [...]
While many building material manufacturers are closing down or cutting back in this slowing economy, Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation charges ahead with two new production lines in its Nashville, Tennessee and Rock Island, Illinois branches. Metal Sales is one of the nation’s most respected manufacturers of quality metal roof and wall panels. The new lines [...]
WorldSteel – Crude steel production for the 66 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 124 million metric tons (mmt) in May. This is 29.1% higher than May 2009. China’s crude steel production for 2010 was 56.1 mmt, an increase of 20.7% compared to May 2009. Elsewhere in Asia, Japan produced 9.7 mmt [...]
2 Jul 10 The pace of growth in the manufacturing sector eased in June reflecting slower growth in production, new orders, employment and supplier deliveries. The seasonally adjusted Australian Industry Group-PricewaterhouseCoopers Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI®) dropped 3.4 points to 52.9 in June, still above the 50 point level indicating an expansion in [...]
The body can heal minor bone injuries itself – but with major injuries, it needs help. That’s when implants frequently come into use. In contrast to long-term solutions based on titanium, degradable implants are intended to replace the missing pieces of bone only until the fissure closes itself up. That may last months or even [...]
A grinding wheel is an expendable wheel that is composed of an abrasive compound used for various grinding (abrasive cutting) and abrasive machining operations. They are used in grinding machines. The wheels are generally made from a matrix of coarse particles pressed and bonded together to form a solid, circular shape, various profiles and [...]
ANGLE GRINDERS DID YOU KNOW? Angle grinders are one of the most dangerous tools in any workplace. Most angle grinder injuries are from metal particles lodging in the operator’s eye. However the most serious injuries are from kick-back, where the disc is thrust back violently towards the operator. Discs can shatter or explode, sending [...]
By VALERIE SWEETEN CHRONICLE CORRESPONDENT No piece of metal, be it steel, copper, aged iron, platinum or pewter, is safe in the hands of Chuck Schwarz, a mixed-media artist and Lone Star College-CyFair adjunct professor. His artwork, known locally, nationally and internationally, are pieces manipulated in whimsical, thought-provoking shapes and design. Schwarz’s latest show, Wabi-sabi [...]
DIY Sheet Metal Brake If you are into racing your vehicle, then you know that regular maintenance of your race car can be a costly affair. When you are replacing car body panels and parts regularly and you want your car in perfect condition, the best option is to have your own diy sheet metal [...]
WorldSteel – Crude steel production for the 66 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 124 million metric tons (mmt) in May. This is 29.1% higher than May 2009. China’s crude steel production for 2010 was 56.1 mmt, an increase of 20.7% compared to May 2009. Elsewhere in Asia, Japan produced 9.7 mmt [...]
