Manufacturing Articles

After the boom, the Asiatic competition puts the Italian metal casting sector up against a wall. Only experience, flexibility, quality and competitive prices can contrast the Chinese giant.

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Most of the inexpensive modern tarps we see today are made from woven polyethylene; this material is used so widely that many refer to it as polytarp. Some tarps are still made of canvas or vinyl and are used mostly for specialized applications. Formerly, canvas and canvas-type tarps were heavy and bulky. To make them waterproof, they were treated with tar or paint. They also had a tendency to pick up moisture, and as one might expect, they had low to no flexibility in freezi...

There are several different methods of producing rubber stamps. The most cost effective method of making rubber stamps is vulcanizing. This process involves the creation of a rubber mould into which is poured the raw rubber stamp gum. The gum is placed on top of the mould and the stamp is then formed with a press. This is a relatively cheap method of stamp creation as many stamps can be produced quickly with the one mould. The only major expense in this process is t...

A forklift is a motorized work truck that is used to lift and transfer materials by way of large steel “forks” which are inserted underneath a load such as wood, metal, etc. although Forklifts are most commonly used to move loads that are stored on pallets.

Mechanical energy is an area of science that is making strides every day. The study of how actuators produce mechanical motion by converting various forms of energy into mechanical energy is a source of great exploration. Science finds new ways to make use of actuators every day including for medical purposes. Many scientists believe that the more they study these seemingly simple machines, the more they will discover ways of helping mankind. The way in which a linear actu...

Molybdenum's main use is in the production of the high speed steels used in cutting tools. Molybdenum alloys retain their hardness and strenght, even at very high temperatures. The article summarises some of the history and uses of this low density metal.

What is vacuum forming? What does it do? What are the methods used in forming vacuums? Vacuum forming is basically the procedure used in shaping any kind of plastic...

The process of preparing tobacco leaves for cigar making is a long and intricate one. First the leaves are harvested, then aged with a process using a combination of heat and shade to lower the amount of sugar and water in the leaves without causing the large leaves to rot.

A Vision for Design for Manufacturability in Chips.