Welding is a common procedure used to join two or more pieces of metal for use in a wide range of applications. The process can be done at outdoor locations (e.g. farms, highways, construction sites) or in an indoor setting, typically shops and factories. [read: An Introduction to Welding] Welding requires the following components: metals to be joined, a heat source, and a filler metal. The most common types of welding found in industrial environments are: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Stick Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), and Flux Core Arc Welding. [read: 4 Popular Types of Welding Procedures] […]
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Cooling During Injection Molding
Injection molding is a manufacturing process wherein raw materials, most commonly thermoplastic resins in pellet form, are consecutively melted, remolded and cooled. This manufacturing method is typically used in mass-production processes were the same part is being produced thousands or even millions of times in succession. The components made through this process can be found on almost every product that you encounter– from automotive products and electronics to housewares and food packaging. Cooling during Injection Molding In the injection molding industry, process cooling covers an average 95% of the cycle time. After the end of the first stage of injection, […]
Cooling in Printing
Cooling in Printing Throughout the printing process heat is generated as a result of friction between component parts and then transferred to ink and paper. There is also an elevated ambient temperature within the press room. This increased heat can deteriorate the quality of the ink and the overall quality of the printing operation. Printing chillers and process cooling can preserve and improve print jobs and extend the life of printing equipment. Moisture is Important Many outside the printing industry take for granted the fine details and attention required to create the printed materials we read and enjoy every day. For […]
