Ian’s Guide to the Industrial Sector

Posted on: 9 December 2020

When you think about building work your mind probably concentrates on the building erection stage. Being able to see the building rise skywards as the workers complete the structure stage by stage is certainly the most obvious sign on ongoing building work, but that isn't the only part of the building process. Long before work can begin on erecting the building, there is a lot of preparation work. First, there will the planning stage with the surveying being carried out and the architectural plans being drawn up and submitted for approval, but then there will be all of the preparation work on the building site that must be completed before the building can start going up.
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Posted on: 9 January 2019

Many industrial parts are produced using a process called injection moulding. In this process, molten material is injected into a prepared mould, then cooled. A range of materials can me used in this process, including metals, thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers. The initial product is designed by an engineer or industrial designer; then a professional mould maker will create the mold for the product.  There are a many applications of injection moulding, including the manufacturing of metal parts, plastic parts, musical instruments, toys and packaging.
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Posted on: 16 December 2018

Construction projects offer numerous employment opportunities. For casual workers, temporary engagements with contractors often come about when they have work that does not require lots of specialised training. You can learn on the job or undergo training for a few days before you start working. It's important to learn about the use of scaffolds because they are popular in many construction sites. If you are looking to do some casual work in construction sites, here are some of the important guidelines you should follow when using scaffolds:
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Posted on: 3 October 2018

Once sheet metal fabrication goes through the rolling, forming, bending and cutting processes, finishing is done to signal completion of the fabrication process. The primary reason for giving sheet metal products a finish is to provide them with a protective coating and an attractive look. Sheet metal parts or components come in different finish types, and it's important to be familiar with these finishes so you can choose the right finish for your sheet metal products.
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