2017

About Me
Process & Manufacturing: How to Be Successful

Hello, welcome to my blog. My name is Nigel. I live in Perth with my two children and a pet dog. At weekends when I am not at work, I like to paint and play the piano. Five days a week, I run a processing and manufacturing plant on the outskirts of town. For many years, while the plant was doing all right, it wasn't the massive success I once dreamed it could be. At a trade conference, I got talking to a consultant who visited my plant and recommended that I make some changes. Since then, my business has really taken off. I decided to start this blog to offer guidance to others.

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Metal Fabrication Methods: The Benefits of Laser Cutting

17 February 2017
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One of the top ways to fabricate sheet metal is with cutting. There are a few different methods for cutting sheet metal, but laser cutting is quickly becoming the go-to method. Here are some different benefits of laser cutting sheet metal so you can decide if this works best for you. Better Precision For Complex Shapes With laser cutting, you are getting the best precision and speed possible. The laser cutting machines allow you to cut a variety of different intricate and complex shapes into the sheet metal with ease. Read More …

3 Top Tips For Briefing Your Toolmaker Correctly

9 February 2017
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When you're starting out on your career using expensive injection moulding tools, it's important that you brief your toolmaker correctly in order to help them get the job right the first time.   Here are three top tips to help you. Understand which polymer you are going to use In order to brief your toolmaker correctly, it's important that you know which polymer you are planning on using, before they start making the tool. Read More …

CNC Machining Explained

8 February 2017
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Computer numerical control, which is more commonly known in Australia simply as CNC, is a type of machining process that fully engages with the computerised world. Unlike hand machining methods, such as oxy cutting, drilling and boring, CNC machining is a computer-aided technique. This means that designs can be met at a highly consistent level time after time. Indeed, CNC techniques can be used in conjunction with a wide range of equipment and other machining services. Read More …

Types of welding processes used by welders

6 February 2017
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In order to fuse metals together, a professional welder has to rely on good welding equipments. Welders have a wide variety of welding equipment they can use these days. No single type is suitable for all your welding applications. Each has a unique area of application. When dealing with a welder, you need to have an idea of the type of welding process they will use, its capabilities and advantages. This helps determine how suitable the welder you hire is for the job at hand. Read More …

How Do Powder Coatings Work?

3 February 2017
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Affording very attractive finishes to products and components, powder coatings provide a durable and protective layer which can help to prevent structural damage, corrosion and cosmetic problems, such as scratching or fading. Like other protective coatings, the process of applying them is often conducted by specialist contractors. In the case of powder coating, a procedure of electrostatic spray deposition, or ESD, is frequently adopted to achieve a thorough application. How is this done and what are its effects? Read More …