Stainless Steel Fabrication: Specifying Custom Name Plates for Your Business

Posted on 15 December 2017

Stainless steel name plates are ideal for marking doors, counters and desks in your business space. This material is beneficial over alternatives because it has exceptional inherent strength. This property ensures that the name plate will provide extended service after fabrication. In addition, stainless steel plaques are visually appealing and will resist corrosion in adverse environments. On the other hand, it is important to note that the precise performance of the custom nameplates will depend on the decisions made during the ordering process. [Read More]

3 Types of Finishes Available for Aluminium Products

Posted on 30 August 2017

Aluminium naturally and readily reacts with oxygen present in the air to form an inert, clear oxide coating that protects the substrate metal from the elements that cause rust and corrosion. To add an extra layer of protection, aluminium fabrications sometimes include a surface coating to serve functional and aesthetic purposes. There is a wide range of surface coatings that can be applied onto aluminium products, depending on their specific requirements and applications. [Read More]

How To Make A Bug Trap From A Plastic Bottle

Posted on 23 February 2017

When the winter months are finally over and the weather starts to warm up, you can be sure that bugs of all shapes and sizes will appear from out of nowhere. If you enjoy eating outside on your patio or if you run a pub with a beer garden, flying insects such as bluebottles, wasps, and mosquitos can be a real pain that's guaranteed to spoil your enjoyment of the summer weather. [Read More]

DIY Powder Coating—Best Application Practices to Prevent Defects and Mistakes

Posted on 9 December 2016

Powder coating has become the preferred technique of finishing metal due to its ability to deliver quality and durable finish. Powder coating allows fabricators to use various shades, effects, and textures that would not be achieved when using liquid paint. However, to achieve a high-quality finish with powder coats, you need to ensure that there are no mistakes or defects during the application process. This is particularly essential if you are not an experienced metal fabricator. [Read More]

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Learning, Safety and Joy in Processing and Manufacturing

Hi, my name is Katherine, and I worked in a processing and manufacturing plant for a number of years. The plant I was in made pen caps, but through observation and a bit of side research, I had the opportunity to think about products, practices and methods that would make not only my job more fulfilling, but jobs in any processing and manufacturing facilities. If you are in the field of processing and manufacturing and you are looking for ways to make your industry more fun, your employees more engaged or your workplace more safe, you need to check out these posts. Hopefully, they will help you generate ideas and strategies.

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