Industrial & Manufacturing Blog
If you have a pile of electronics in your garage taking up space or if you have one or more non-working appliances doing the same, it is important to understand that you might be able to make some money for the scrap metal within those items. Specifically, although the value of scrap metal can vary extensively, there are numerous facts that can ultimately impact the amount of money that you could be offered for that scrap metal.
3 April 2017
Industrial & Manufacturing Blog
If you own a construction company you understand just how much activity takes place on a construction site. Not only are you usually in the process of tearing down one edifice, you may be simultaneously trying to erect a new structure in its place. This entails a good amount of materials and the scene can get pretty hectic. While you may be accustomed to having your workers simply leave things strewn around on the ground until the job is complete, it may be a better idea for you to rent a dumpster.
14 March 2017
Industrial & Manufacturing Blog
Watching fish swim around can be both relaxing and therapeutic. Investing in the construction of a custom fish tank is a great way to introduce fish into your corporate environment. Working with acrylic can be challenging, but access to an index machine allows you to customize the look of your fish tank. Here are three simple ways that you can use an index machine during the fabrication of your custom fish tank in the future.
27 February 2017
Industrial & Manufacturing Blog
Your employees may use an air compressor every day for tasks like clamping, powering tools and cleaning work areas or parts. Because of the daily use of air compressors, the risk of repairs becomes greater, especially those caused by wear and tear. Taking the time to learn more about some common oil-related problems with air compressors can be one of the best ways to prevent expensive repairs or the replacement of an entire compressor.
25 May 2016
Industrial & Manufacturing Blog
Your sifting screens do a big -- and important -- job in your factory. Keeping them in good condition is a must, and that includes preventing rust. Rusty sifting screens can create a lot of problems, since they can begin to deteriorate. This can cause holes in the screens, which can allow items that aren't supposed to pass through to go through the holes. Plus, the rust could come off of the screen and get mixed into your products, which can affect the quality of the products that you sell to your customers.
9 May 2016
Industrial & Manufacturing Blog
The tall stature of the overhead bridge crane makes it ideal for use as a work platform in some situations. If you are in the middle of a construction project where an overhead bridge crane is involved, you may be tempted to just have your employees go ahead and use the top frame of the crane to reach necessary heights during certain aspects of the project. While this is allowed by OSHA in some settings, there are specific conditions that must be met and rules that are to be followed if you plan to use your overhead bridge crane as a work platform during construction.
13 April 2016
Industrial & Manufacturing Blog
Sheet metal is a great material for manufacturing. It is superior to molded plastic or other forms of metal fabrication for many reasons. Cost Saving The primary benefit of using sheet metal is the cost savings in both production costs and long-term maintenance. During production, costs using sheet metal are lower because the blanks used during pressing are the same. They only need to be created once and can then be used repeatedly.
8 April 2016
Industrial & Manufacturing Blog
If your manufacturing processes rely on precise material measurements for success, having access to an industrial scale can be beneficial. Like any piece of machinery, a scale must be properly maintained in order to ensure that its readings are accurate. Here are three simple things that you can do to help improve the accuracy of your industrial balance in the future. 1. Be mindful of the environment in which you are using your industrial scale.
5 April 2016
Industrial & Manufacturing Blog
Technology in today's world is advancing like never before in history. It seems like new computers, phones, and other electronic devices are being updated so often that it is nearly impossible to keep up with the latest edition. This causes a high turnover rate of electronics, especially computers. But what do you do with your old computer once you have purchased a new one. You can try to sell it, but odds are that not many people who will want an outdated computer.
6 June 2013
Industrial & Manufacturing Blog
Pre-stretched canvases can be fairly expensive, depending on the quality, brand, size, and whether it is gallery wrapped. Often, framing using a canvas stretcher yourself is the least expensive route. When stretching canvas, there are many variables to consider, in order to have the most professional presentation. Some of those considerations are: • Type of Canvas: Canvas is the material typically stretched over the wooden bars known as 'stretchers', though some artists prefer linen.
4 June 2013