Improving Your Understanding of Manufacturing

Understanding the Core Precautions for TPV Grade Selection

If you are interested in using TPV Santoprene during your manufacturing project, you must be cautious when choosing the ideal material grade. In general, thermoplastic vulcanizates are favourable for fabrication because these have the benefits of both plastic and rubber. TPVs can be manufactured with incredible ease because of the thermoplastic aspect. In addition, the materials have great performance characteristics like durability, reduced weight and low systems cost due to the rubber component. Read More 

Essential Guide for Choosing a Finishing Option for Your Metalwork

For most metal products, finishing usually marks the end of the metal fabrication process. It is mainly performed to prevent the deterioration of the substrate metal by the elements but can also be done for decorative purposes – or both. There is a vast range of metal finishing techniques that you can choose for your metal parts. If you are new to the world of metal fabrication, choosing the right finish type for your products can be a confusing thing. Read More 

What to Consider in A Steel Fabrication Company

There are numerous steel fabrication companies across Australia, making it difficult for business owners to hire the right company. Choosing the right steel fabricator starts by understanding the fabrication process. The job has to be done by qualified and experienced professionals for accuracy. Steel is a trusted metal used in industries such as construction and motor vehicle. Therefore, there cannot be room for any errors during the fabrication. To ensure that you get up to standard steel fabrication, consider the following when hiring a steel fabricator. Read More 

What Is 2Pac Spray Painting, And Can I Use It on My Car?

Keeping your car nice and neat in an environment as harsh as Australia is almost impossible. From the scorching suns out west to the tropical heat of the north and the cold showers down south, there is no respite for a car in this country. All that means you are going to have to deal with dings, scratches, rust and other problems on your car's surface. Luckily, there are a variety of solutions you can employ to tackle these problems, but none work as good or as quickly as 2pac spray painting. Read More 

Why Injection Moulding Is Better Than 3D Printing

Injection moulding and 3D printing are both ways of manufacturing customised items from raw materials. Injection moulding is done by pumping a material (generally plastic) into a custom shaped mould which is generally made out of metal (steel or aluminium). 3D printing, on the other hand, is done by slowly building up a plastic model through a specialised tool that acts like a traditional printer, going back and forth over itself until the desired object is achieved. Read More