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How to Find Scrap Metal
Scrap metal is used in many of the products we use on a daily basis. While it may seem overwhelming to be able to find enough, once you start looking you will be able to find plenty to use for projects or to sell to a scrapyard. Many people don’t know that scrap metals can…
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A Review of Tool Shapes and Applications
By George Dixon Artist-blacksmith and Editor of The Hammers’ Blow http://www.ioa.com/home/abana/ In a recent E-mail, Ben J. Lobue asked a series of questions that made me consider revisiting these issues in an effort to clarify some concepts…. Ben began with: “In the Hammer’s Blow and watching your demonstrations at the Rocky Mountain Smiths Conference you…
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How to Build an Optical Pyrometer
By: Klaas van Ditzhuyzen Introduction Units are expressed in metric and prices in US dollars, unless otherwise stated. An optical pyrometer is a device which allows contactless temperature measuring by using the incandescense color. It is based upon the fact that all black bodies do have the same incandescense color at a given temperature. It…
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Building a High-Pressure Oil Gun from a Lever Action Grease Gun
By Kevin Pinkerton Most metal working machines require oil to be forced through channels for oiling the ways and other parts of the machine. On many of the older-model machines these channels will be fitted with standard grease fittings, but you should not use grease on them. A special type of oilier must be used,…
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Explosive Forming — An Overview
Amit Mukund Joshi (Mechanical Engineer)Junior Research FellowMechanical Engineering DepartmentIndian Institute of Technology(I.I.T- Bombay) Explosive forming has evolved as one of the most dramatic of the new metalworking techniques. Explosive forming is employed in Aerospace and aircraft industries and has been successfully employed in the production of automotive-related components. Explosive Forming or HERF (High Energy Rate Forming)…
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Machine Tools
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The Selection, Connection, Reversing and Repair of Electric Motors
Selecting a motor and connecting the electricals are the first challenges encountered after purchasing that long coveted machine tool. There are several types of single phase AC motors in current production in the U.S., but only two types are commonly used in powering our equipment. TYPES OF MOTORS For the purpose of clarity I will…