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Surface Finishing Basics
28. January 2020Metal products surround us everywhere. Some are shiny, others matte. Some are metallic, others coloured. The looks of a metal object depend solely on one thing – its surface finish. […]
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Mild Steel – All You Need to Know
24. January 2020Due to its excellent properties, mild steel has become an in-demand material in steel fabrication. It has unparalleled weldability and machinability, which has led to an exponential increase in its […]
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What Can a Laser Cutter Cut?
21. January 2020Laser cutting is so popular largely because of its versatility. Laser cutters can cut a wide variety of materials – anything from paper, wood, cork, acrylic and foam to different […]
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Laser Cutting
21. January 2020Cutting is the most basic and widely used process in metal fabrication. Laser cutting is the go-to technology to perform such jobs in the industry because of its many advantages […]
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How Much Does a Laser Cutting Machine Cost?
21. January 2020The cost of laser cutting machines varies greatly. A new laser cutter can cost anything between £200 and upwards of £1,000,000. Evidently, the cost varies greatly. Therefore, it is important […]
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How Does Laser Cutting Work?
21. January 2020Laser cutting is an everyday method for manufacturing metal and non-metal parts. The 4 billion dollar industry is responsible for producing cars, ships, machines, furniture etc. The constant evolution has […]
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Engineer Making a Car – Case Study
09. January 2020In our quest to find interesting customers to talk to, we stumbled upon the epitome of a DIY engineer – Roger. Hopefully, you’ll enjoy reading this as much as we […]
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New Year’s Resolutions for 2020
23. December 2019A full year has passed and we are back with another edition of promises for the next year. There are plans to further grow the business but also develop the […]
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Heat Affected Zone – Causes, Effects and How to Reduce It
25. November 2019The heat affected zone (or simply HAZ) is something that occurs when metal is subject to high temperatures. It has a negative impact on the design and structure of the […]
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Tool Steel Grades, Applications and Production Methods
20. November 2019Tool steels are a group of alloy steels that are particularly well-suited for applications requiring high hardness, wear resistance, and the ability to retain shape at elevated temperatures. These properties […]
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Start Saving Your Quotes & Reusing Past Orders
05. November 2019A lot of you have asked for this option and our development team has delivered. You can now save your quotes, create multiple ones at the same time and reuse […]
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What Is Cloud Manufacturing? And Who Can Benefit From It?
30. October 2019Cloud manufacturing may not be a familiar term to everyone. But there are good reasons to get acquainted with it. Michael Mandel’s Forbes article about manufacturing platforms brings out many […]