industrial--manufacturing

Three Heating Oil Tank Tasks To Complete As Summer Starts

If you are a homeowner whose home is heated by oil, you’re well aware that as winter approaches, you need to ensure you have a full tank that’s in good condition. But as summer approaches, you still have to pay attention to the tank. While letting the tank sit for a few months, even with fuel in it, is fine, you have to be sure the tank is ready to sit unused.…

EDM Vs. Milling For Die And Mold Machining

Traditionally, choosing how to approach a workpiece was relatively straightforward. Choosing between EDM and milling is becoming more difficult in a lot of die and mold shops. There seem to be new rules, making the choice complicated. Here is when it makes sense to use each respective process: EDM Inside corners - EDM is effective on inside corners, particularly those with a sharp angle. Complex geometric shapes - the more twists, turns, sides, and edges, the better off you will be using EDM over milling.…

Customized Equipment Storage For Changing IT Standards

Whether you’re keeping an entire department’s tools in organized shelving or putting computer networking devices into server racks, changing standards can change the way you arrange your equipment. The Information Technology (IT) industry is a good example of these changing standards as new devices offer innovative solutions with a new look at design–a new look that may not fit your existing storage racks. Take a look at how changing standards can become a problem and what a fabrication company can do to help you.…

3 Innovatively Modern Home Features Made Possible By Fabricated Steel

You may think that while in the process of remodeling your home that you have no reason to visit a steel fabrication shop like Simko Industrial Fabricators, but you may be surprised to hear that this could be one of the places where you find what ends up being some of your favorite home design features. Taking your home from ordinary and traditional to modern and extraordinary could easily be about the steel features that you choose to implement.…

The Easiest Ways To Keep Your Home Appliances' Nuts and Bolts Tight

If you’ve ever put anything together that uses nuts and bolts, you know that within a few weeks you could usually count on seeing the bolts loosen a bit. The loosening is generally due to vibration; as the appliance or machine vibrates, the bolts move very subtly. The bolts are threaded, and it would be difficult for the bolt to turn in the direction that would make it tighter. So, as it moves, it moves in the direction that would make it eventually loosen.…

Tips For Using A Milling Machine For Your Customer's Prototype Development

If you are making a prototype part from a blueprint, you may have several machining option for doing so. For some prototypes, you may need the perfection a CNC lathe produces. Some other parts may be easily manufactured using a CNC punch press. However, for some prototypes, a milling machine may be your best option. Check out these tips for getting the most out a milling machine during the manufacturing of your customer’s prototypes.…

Separating Rocks, Gold Nuggets And Coal: How Screener Separators Can Help

In major mining operations, miners cannot simply stand knee deep in rivers and pan out everything like a “forty-niner.” Instead, conveyor belts carry tons of quarried rock, stones and sediment from up stream or inside a mountain down to a screener separator. This is what the separator does to help sort the good from the bad, the chaff from the wheat and the gold from the gravel. Vibration and Gravity…

Protecting Scrap Metal When Demolishing A Building

If you are planning on having a building knocked down so you can build a new one on your property, you have most likely hired a demolition company to take care of the job. Your demolition service will work with safety in mind as they bring your old building to the ground. In this process, scrap metal will be present for recycling if you wish to make some extra cash from the process.…

3 Reasons To Choose A Concrete Patio Instead Of A Wooden Deck

If you are planning the construction of a custom-built home or are making changes to your existing outdoor living area, you might be unsure of whether you want to install a concrete patio or a wood deck. Both options certainly have their advantages, but many homeowners find that they are much more pleased with their concrete patios in the long run. These are some of the reasons why you might want to talk to a concrete contractor about this option instead of planning for a deck:…

Methods Used In Foundation Repair

If you have noticed cracking around your windows or if your doors close on their own, you may be experiencing foundation troubles. Have a professional evaluation done at the first signs of cracking in drywall or pooling of water around your home’s perimeter. If the foundation is slipping at a quick rate, it will need to be raised up to its original position. Foundation repair is an extensive job that needs to be executed properly so your home does not continue shifting due to poor soil conditions.…