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Solving the Problem: a Million Gallons a Day -
Larry Bush (156)    Third Article in a Series of Problem Solving Articles in an Industrial Setting At the olive cannery where I worked, the waste and cleanup water was collected in a series of floor drains and then gravity-flow, piped out to a 20 feet deep tank capable of holding 20,000 gallons of water. Two... ( added 1 year 29 days ago.) |
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Why Should I Cover My Air Conditioner During the Off Season? -
Brian Jones (40) Air conditioning manufacturers make rugged, high quality products that are designed to withstand the elements i.e. snow, wind, rain, sun, and extreme heat/cold. However, an air conditioner's filters, coils and fins require regular maintenance for the unit to operate effectively and efficiently... ( added 2 years ago.) |
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Free As Air -
Richard H Henley (258)    Richard H Henley How often have you heard the expression “free as the air we breathe”? We do not see the air we breathe or the air we use. The latter is most frequently “compressed air” and it is certainly not free. Actually, compressed air is a costly, but very valuable, servant of mankind, typically produced by... ( added 2 years 106 days ago.) |
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Explosive Chemicals - How Dangerous are They? -
Thomas Yoon (4,590)    Thomas Yoon  Enter at your own risk! The flammable hazard signs with their bright red flame graphic and danger wordings say it all. You are now entering a restricted area... Many people have a natural fear of chemicals that catch fire easily. In fact, I know of some people who became so nervous whenever... ( added 1 year 83 days ago.) |
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Making Sense of the Topsy-turvy, Melting Pot of Measurement in Physics and Engineering -
Thomas Yoon (4,590) Thomas Yoon Unless you are really cut-off from the world, you can’t help noticing that there are really so many kinds of measurement units in use today. Do you find them confusing? Many countries have adopted or developed measurement units on their own throughout the ages. Many have gone on different... ( added 1 year 97 days ago.) |
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How to Troubleshoot Intermittent Problems -
Robert Verstandig (28) One of the biggest challenges facing the service and support engineer is locating and resolving the Intermittent System Problem. By its nature, this type of problem does not usually present itself in a consistent manner. This means that you can’t easily track it down using the Split and Test or... ( added 1 year 233 days ago.) |
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What You Should Know About Corrosion -
Thomas Yoon (4,590) Thomas Yoon Corrosion causes a lot of problems in maintenance. Machines get worn out, structures become weakened, appearance gets tarnished and metals like iron do not last as long as we wanted them to. Yet not every wearing of machines can be attributed to corrosion. Erosion, abrasion and scuffing can... ( added 1 year 341 days ago.) |
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Metal Cleaning: Washing Long Aluminum Skin Panels -
Jamie Knapp (324) Large, aluminum door panels can be difficult pieces to clean. Used in many applications, including the construction of the United States Army's Hummer vehicle as a skin to be placed over the armor plate frame, these panels need to be cleaned quickly and efficiently. This article will serve as an... ( added 152 days 13 hours ago.) |
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Metal Cleaning: Introduction and Use of Chlorinated Parrafin -
Jamie Knapp (324) The stamping industry focuses on clean cuts and fast forming. Clean cuts and forms prevent metal from losing strength or stretching. Cost and production rates are of equal importance. These necessitate finding a lubricant that extends the life of the tooling that forms the product. One of the... ( added 197 days 6 hours ago.) |
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New Parts Washer or Rebuild of Old Unit? -
Jamie Knapp (324) A custom-built parts washer takes from 14 to 22 weeks to build and costs a significant amount of money. When a manufacturing company needs a new parts washer, but is unable or unwilling to purchase a brand new machine there is an alternative. If a company is operating under a tight budget or... ( added 197 days 6 hours ago.) |
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Parts Cleaner: Cleaning Complex Geometric Parts In Single Piece Flow -
Jamie Knapp (324) Impingement vs. Ultrasonic Cleaning A program engineer is presented with a challenge. A new part is manufactured containing different types and grades of steel, brass and other material. The part is designed with one deep hole, several threaded small holes, and a series of threaded shallow... ( added 197 days 7 hours ago.) |
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Parts Washer: Removal of Chlorinated Paraffins -
Jamie Knapp (324) Chlorinated paraffins are excellent stamping lubricants. They protect the tooling during deep draws and allow the formation of the part to take place without weakening the metal. The problem arises when these waxy lubricants need to be removed from the part after they have been formed and before... ( added 197 days 8 hours ago.) |
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Removing Particles from Air-Conditioning Systems -
Thomas Yoon (4,590) Thomas Yoon Do you know that air-conditioning involves more than controlling the temperature of the air? For stringent climate control, the relative humidity, smells and dusts are also controlled. Today's topic is on air conditioning filters. These are the tools to control dust particles from entering the... ( added 1 year 266 days ago.) |
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What You Should Know about the Correct Paint Job -
Thomas Yoon (4,590) Thomas Yoon As we have mentioned in another article, one of the most common method to prevent corrosion in metals is to cover up the surfaces with a coating of paint. This prevents the flow of current whenever the metal is in contact with water. To be effective, the first coating on the bare metal must... ( added 1 year 341 days ago.) |
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Unique Fastener Stops Digital Projector Thefts -
Richard H Henley (258) Richard H Henley Rochester Institute Of Technology is an internationally recognized leader in technology and professional education. Ironically fifty years ago when this particular writer dreamed of becoming a Hollywood Cinematographer, the first school I considered was R.I.T., because of its well-known... ( added 2 years 101 days ago.) |
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UV-Ozone Cleaning: Introduction and Basics -
Jamie Knapp (324) Ozone, a compound consisting of three oxygen atoms, is a highly efficient cleaner. When paired with an ultraviolet light source, ozone is able to clean nearly any surface rapidly and effectively. This has been confirmed through years of testing and research. In the 1970s, a series of experiments... ( added 114 days 13 hours ago.) |
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How to Maintain and Clean Your Parts Washer -
Jamie Knapp (324) A washer works hard to ensure that parts come out clean and ready for the next production process. To keep the machine working at a high level, it must be cleaned on a regular basis. The contamination removed from the parts does not magically disappear; it builds up in the tank and can greatly... ( added 152 days 12 hours ago.) |
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Parts Cleaner: Evapo-Rust -
Jamie Knapp (324) Evapo-Rust is a chemical solution for cleaning rust from steel parts. It is an environmentally safe product, with the ability to remove rust in a relatively short time frame without scrubbing. Through immersion in the solution, parts are cleaned from their rust and able to function properly once... ( added 152 days 12 hours ago.) |
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Parts Cleaner Specifications for Production Part Manufacturers -
Jamie Knapp (324) For production part manufacturers, cleaning specifications are a major concern when setting up a line. Cleaning specifications have numerous effects on production, planning, and the ultimate success of a job. They set the parameters for the type of washer that will be used, they determine what... ( added 152 days 12 hours ago.) |
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Common Problems with Parts Washers -
Jamie Knapp (324) Several common issues often arise when operating an industrial production parts washer. Difficulties starting the machine, unsatisfactory cleaning and parts not drying sufficiently are the main resulting deficiencies that usually can be attributed to a contributing factor. These issues can... ( added 152 days 12 hours ago.) |
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Challenges in Metal Cleaning for Tube and Pipe Benders -
Jamie Knapp (324) Tube benders experience more challenges when it comes to cleaning their product than most other metal formers. Tubes present a challenge for cleaning, due to the viscosity of the lubricant used to protect the metal during the bends as well as the variations in shapes, tube diameters and orifice... ( added 152 days 12 hours ago.) |
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The Truth about Hydro De-Burring in the Parts Cleaner Process -
Jamie Knapp (324) Complex aluminum parts often leave behind burrs during the manufacturing process. Burrs can be located deep within tough to reach holes, or in more accessible locations along grooves. No matter where they are located, it is necessary to remove these burrs before the product is finished. Hydro... ( added 152 days 13 hours ago.) |
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Industrial Parts Cleaner Specifications and Standards -
Jamie Knapp (324) As the parts cleaning industry advances in technology and application, standards are becoming tighter in all industries. Increasing expectations and accountability from automotive manufacturers have led to cleanliness specifications becoming more strict, resulting in cleaner parts. While clean... ( added 152 days 13 hours ago.) |
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Regular Maintenance of Air-Cooled Reciprocating Compressed Air Systems is key for Peak Performance -
Tommy McGuire (22)  Tommy McGuire Establishing a regular, well-organized maintenance program and strictly following it is critical to maintaining the performance of a compressed air system and will save you time and money in the long haul. One person should be given the responsibility of ensuring that all maintenance is... ( added 156 days 13 hours ago.) |
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What You Need To Know To Buy A Parts Washer -
Jamie Knapp (324) Buying a new production part washing system can be an overwhelming experience. With all the options and decisions to make, it is easy to overlook important details and end up with an unsatisfactory machine. The key decision to be made before purchase is what level of cleanliness will this... ( added 172 days 9 hours ago.) |
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