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Ian's Guide to Industrial Manufacturing

Hello! I would like to offer you a very warm welcome to my blog. On this blog, I will be detailing everything I have learnt about the process of industrial and manufacturing. I do not work in the industrial and manufacturing sector but I come from a family of industrialist. My great grandfather ran a manufacturing plant which produced the first Australian-made automobiles. My father then took over the family business and began producing appliances for oil rigs. Although I didn't enter the family business, I have always maintained a keen interested and I have learnt a lot about the sector which I would like to share here.

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Top Reasons to Upgrade Your Current Exterior Doors to PVC Doors

Posted on February 27, 2017

We lock them up before we leave our homes, and have to unlock them to gain access to our homes. Yes, exterior doors are one of the most used features of any home, so it is important to install something that will serve you well. One of the most understated yet effective exterior doors available on the construction market right now is PVC doors. This is mainly because these doors are relatively new on the market, and many people are oblivious to the many important perks they are able to provide. [Read More]

What to Ask When Renting Scaffolding

Posted on February 15, 2017

Renting scaffolding can allow a homeowner or contractor access to areas of a home or building that need repair or repainting, without using dangerous ladders or other unsecure pieces of elevated equipment. Scaffolding means you will have a long platform for safely holding supplies as well, so you're not trying to balance a bucket of paint and other items while working at an elevated height. When you are ready to rent scaffolding, note a few questions to ask so you know what's involved in the rental and are sure to get the pieces you need and can use them properly. [Read More]

Why It May Be Necessary to Remove Heat Tint from Stainless Steel

Posted on December 7, 2016

Heat tint refers to the change in the surface colour of stainless steel due to the thickening of the chromium oxide layer on the surface of the heat-affected zone. DIY fabricators may not be sure whether they should remove the heat tint after they have completed welding a stainless-steel product that they have been fabricating. This article discusses two circumstances that may make it necessary to remove the heat tint from the surface of stainless-steel products. [Read More]

Scrap Metal Recycling: A Couple of Tips To Boost Your Profit

Posted on October 28, 2016

One thing to note about the scrap metal industry is that it is always facing fluctuating prices. As such, you cannot have a definitive figure when it comes to estimating what your scrap metal is worth. Nevertheless, this does not mean you cannot make a profit from your scrap. What you would have to do is ensure that you are making the most of the scrap metal that you have, to get the best value once you take it to a scrap yard. [Read More]