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  • Advantages Of Resharpening Worn End Mills

    If you are a milling machine operator, you probably rely on end mills a lot. They're a special type of cutting tool that lets you manipulate materials in endless ways. Over time though, these mills can become dull. If you decide to resharpen them at the appropriate times, you'll see these benefits come to fruition.  Avoid More Expensive Replacements  End mills can be an expensive cutting tool to replace. They can range into the hundreds, and that can cause budget problems if you're having to replace end mills pretty consistently.
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  • Choosing Plastic Injection Molding For Your Manufacturing Needs

    For a business that needs to have products or other items manufactured, it can be a daunting task for the firm to decide on an effective manufacturing process to use. While there are many different types of manufacturing processes that can be used, plastic injection molding can offer a few especially valuable advantages. Better Durability Plastic injection molding is capable of producing extremely durable products for your business. This is always a concern for ensuring the reliability of the product.
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  • How to Find a High-Quality Crushed Stone Supplier

    If you own or manage an industrial business, then you may need crushed stone as a subbase material, pipe base, drainage, or for other uses. As such, you will need to find crushed stone suppliers through local or national industry publications. Here are a few tips for connecting with the right companies.  Local or National Industry Publications One of the best ways to find a supplier is by finding local or national publications around your industry or business of choice and scan them for possible companies to use.
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  • Do You Need A Steel Curtain For Your Hydraulic Press

    If you own or operate a business that uses a hydraulic press or other hydraulic-powered equipment, you likely are already putting safety at the front of your mind every workday. As a business owner, you know that one bad move could result in significant property damage or even an injury to your employee. You are likely already outfitting your workers in protective gear, but there may be something else you can do to provide an additional shield for both your employees and the rest of your warehouse or production area.
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  • 4 Pallet Racking System Considerations

    Pallet racking is essential when you start storing away hundreds of products on pallets. When pallets arrive at your warehouse, having a strong racking system will not only give you somewhere to put the pallets, but will also ensure that your warehouse is better organized too. The racking system you put together needs to support your pallets and products well, so consider these rack tips. Choose Material Carefully Most racks and racking systems are done in either wood or metal.
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  • Is It Time For New Steel Pipe?

    Steel is supposed to last a long, long time, but it is susceptible to damage that could weaken the pipe and the equipment it connects long before its expected lifespan is up. Yet it's not always easy to tell when it's time to replace the pipe. In fact, sometimes you might think you have to replace it when you don't. Of course, you don't want to ignore trouble signs, so take a close look at the pipe, and you can arrange for new steel if needed.
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  • Five Safety Mistakes To Avoid When Using A Wet Tile Saw

    A wet tile saw is essential for any project involving installing tile on a floor or wall. If you've never used a wet tile saw before, you should be aware of the safety precautions you need to take into account to make sure your job goes smoothly and safely. The following are five safety mistakes you'll need to avoid if you're using a wet tile saw for the first time:
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  • Tips For Taking Care Of Your Masonry Tools

    If you lay brick or otherwise work in the masonry industry, then you might have a lot of tools. As a part of your job, you may work with a level, a square, different trowels in different sizes, a mason's hammer, and more. Taking care of your masonry tools will help them last longer so you can make sure that you have the tools that you need for each job and so that you can save money on replacing them.
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  • What Does A Thread Pitch Gauge Measure?

    If you are a blacksmith or metal worker, there are times that you are going to have to tap a screw. That means that you are creating screw threads on a screw or pipe or the receptacle so that the two pieces can be connected. Before everything can be connected, you are going to want to make sure that the threads are the correct size, which means you are going to need to use something like a thread gauge to measure that the threads are the right distance apart.
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  • 3 Tips To Take Care Of Your Commercial Paint Sprayer

    If you have a painting business or if you otherwise rely on using a commercial-grade paint sprayer as a part of doing your job, it's probably important to you to take good care of it and keep it in good shape. After all, you might have spent a lot on your paint sprayer, and you might not be able to do your job without it. Luckily, paint sprayers are usually pretty easy to take care of.
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