Did You Hear That? Why Evaluating Harmonics Can Make Or Literally Break Your Project

Posted on: 25 November 2017
Any engineering project has to be inspected thoroughly for flaws that could make it break down or harm people or the environment in some way. This includes evaluating all of the parts and the operation for harmonics, including resonant frequency. Ignoring harmonics or checking out only one form of resonance means that your project could end up failing spectacularly. This is one area where you should not skimp because harmonics, especially if you have a harmonic that matches the item's resonant frequency, can cause your project to literally break.
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4 Reasons To Choose Thinner Film Cores When Manufacturing

Posted on: 16 October 2017
If you manufacture plastic or other products that are put on a film core, you may want to look into buying thinner film cores to use. In many cases, you can put the same amount of product on a thinner film core. In these situations, opting for the thinner film core can be a good idea for a few reasons, such as: 1. Reduce Costs In general, thinner film cores are often less expensive than thicker film cores.
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Using Structural Steel To Create Your BBQ Area: Benefits Of Use

Posted on: 10 September 2017
Structural steel is used to make structures stronger and make them last longer. If you are going to build a brick BBQ area outside, consider using structural steel in its construction. Here are some benefits to doing so. Structural Steel Will Make the Surrounding Bricks Architecturally Beautiful Bricks can be rather boring if you just build things with a very square appearance. However, structural steel can be bent and shaped in ways that will allow you to build rounded arches and other shapes.
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Oil Mist A Problem In Your Shop? Get An Air Filter

Posted on: 11 August 2017
Machine shops are an important part of the economy because they create a wide range of great tools. Unfortunately, workers in these shops often get exposed to high levels of a substance known as oil mist. Thankfully, they can be protected by high-quality air filters. Oil Mist Is A Dangerous Substance A wide number of machine shops often suffer from a high contamination of airborne oil mist. This mist comes from a wide variety of items and can be very hard to detect.
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