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Author: Andreas Velling
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Posts
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Procurement and Supply Chain Risks in EPC Projects
23. April 2024Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects are becoming one of the most common methods to implement, large, complex projects. Undertaking EPC projects involves a meticulous approach towards planning, sourcing, and […]
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Precipitation Hardening – How It Works, Benefits & More
10. April 2024Precipitation hardening, also known as particle hardening or age hardening, is a heat treatment method used to increase the yield strength of many different metals, including most structural alloys. The […]
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Procurement Transformation: A Holistic Approach with Technology Integration
03. April 2024In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, procurement transformation is no longer a matter of choice but a necessity. While the traditional procurement models are becoming outdated, the integration of technology […]
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Copper Corrosion Explained
12. March 2024Copper is a widely used metal that possesses a unique combination of properties, such as being malleable, ductile, and conductive. Like any other metal, it undergoes a decomposition or oxidation […]
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Supplier Relationship Management
11. March 2024In today’s dynamic business environment, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) stands out as a crucial and significant avenue for optimising the impact that procurement and supply chain management can have on […]
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Sandblasting Explained – Definition, Process & More
20. February 2024The term sandblasting describes blasting abrasive material against a surface by using compressed air. Although sandblasting is often used as an umbrella term for all abrasive blasting methods, it differs […]
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Shot Blasting Explained – Definition, Process & More
31. January 2024Shot blasting is one of the most effective surface preparation methods wherein irregularities on the metal’s surface are removed through abrasion. This process is different from sandblasting as shot blasting […]
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What Is Corrosion & the 10 Most Common Types
25. January 2024Corrosion is a destructive phenomenon wherein the surface of the metal deteriorates from chemical or electrochemical reactions. Its pervasive nature impacts virtually all industries – infrastructure, electronics and the automotive […]
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Shot Peening Explained – Definiton, Process & More
11. January 2024Shot peening is a cold working process that alters the mechanical properties on the metal’s surface and creates a compressive residual stress layer. Its primary purpose is to prevent the […]
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Fretting Explained – Definition, How It Works & Prevention
29. November 2023Fretting is a phenomenon that causes damage when metal surfaces come into contact through repeated rubbing or cyclic sliding motion. The friction-induced damage from fretting results in material transfer and […]
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Galvanising Explained – How It Works, Types & More
20. November 2023Galvanisation involves coating iron and steel with a layer of zinc for superior corrosion protection. This plating method has been a cornerstone in industrial applications due to its cost-effectiveness and […]
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Black Oxide Coating – How It Works, Benefits & Types
07. November 2023Black Oxide coating is a type of chemical conversion coating mainly for ferrous metals but the process is adapted for stainless steel, copper, aluminium and zinc. Conversion coatings are different […]
