MACHINE TOOLS
A machine tool is typically powered by electrically, hydraulically, or via line shaft and is used to make manufactured components by cutting or grinding on metal. There are approximately 600 machine tool brands and 7500 new models to choose from. Not surprisingly, the new machine tools industry confronted its toughest challenge during the financial world economic recession and orders for machine tools declined. Reduced engineering activities resulted in less
demand for machine tools.
Europe and Asia-Pacific have the lion’s share of the global new machine tools market and this could grow by 6.6% in the future. There has to be a significant increase in demand because of the now aging machine tool bases which need upgrading. As a result of this, used machine tools are available from many companies throughout South Africa. They supply machine tools such as CNC Machines, Metal working Machines, Injection
Moulders, CNC Plasma cutting machines. They usually employ full time technicians that are factory trained to repair, install and commission these different machines. In addition some companies offer In House Training Centres for CNC Programming courses.
These are some of the new machine tools being manufactured worldwide: Metal Cutting Tools (Boring & Drilling Machines); Gear Cutting Machines; Grinding, Honing, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machines; Lathes; Milling Machines; Machining Centers; Station Type Machines; Metal Forming Tools (Punching & Shearing Machines); Bending & Forming Machines; Metal Working Presses; and Miscellaneous Tools, and Special Machine Tools (Water Jet Machines; Laser Machines; Electro Chemical Machines; Electrical Discharge Machines; and Coordinate Measuring Machines).
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High pressure cleaners are essential whether your establishment is small or you have a large shopping centre, hospital, or factory; regardless of the type of operation you manage and maintain you will find that keeping your workspace and place of business spick and span will show that you are serious about your business and that you are really professional.
Kiloton stocks high pressure cleaners for every use.
The SSE 350 small scrubbers and dryers are simple when it comes to transportation. The nice thing about this machine is that you will be able to walk behind this machine and it cleans both backwards and forwards making this ideal for smaller areas.
The Scrubtec 743/751 is a medium scrubber dryer which is quite compressed and really quite user-friendly, and is designed especially for extreme water pick-up functions.
The Encore 20 is a enduring and low-maintenance machine and is ideally suited to energetic cleaning functions and is specially designed to use in shopping centers, hospitals and schools.
Consumer pressure cleaner are perfectly suited to basic functions, and are mobile, with outstanding portable options and quite simple to store, making it ideal for smaller use including domestic chores and smaller commerce options.
For a complete range of high pressure cleaners and floor cleaning equipment you will find something to suite your individual needs; all you have to do is contact us now for further options.
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HIGH PRESSURE CLEANERS
High Pressure Cleaners come in wet and dry vacuum options as well as hot and cold water options. Products to suit recreation, domestic, industrial and trade use are available. These machines are designed to handle large areas efficiently and economically. The ranges of high pressure cleaners cover the whole spectrum – namely steam cleaners, sweepers, vacuum equipment, and water treatment systems to mention but a few. This gives the potential buyer the choice which he needs for his particular application. The advantage of the high pressure cleaners is that the cleaning is accurate and results in a massive saving of water consumption.
There are many applications for high pressure cleaners, i.e. car wash equipment, agriculture, trade and industry, municipalities, the food processing industry, etc. etc. The hoses of high pressure cleaners have small nozzle openings guaranteeing the cleaning of the most inaccessible areas and surfaces.
These high pressure cleaners are designed to cope with large industrial areas ranging from office blocks to
large shopping malls, airports and hospitals. The results are clean, hygienic floors, walls and windows. Even
graffiti can be removed from the side of a building and unreachable windows can be given a proficient,
cleansing blast with little effort from these giant cleaners.
What’s more the high pressure cleaners use cleaning products which are environmentally friendly – thus ensuring that the carbon footprint left from cleaning large industrial areas is minimal.
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Here are a couple of points that describes what an environmentally company is and what it does to save the world:
These arethe three most important things that affect our immediate surroundings and our environment in the place where we work, whether it is an office, factory or shop:
They include energy, water and paper.
Saving the small stuff adds up to the big stuff . In to-days economic climate it is really important that we all save and recycle whatever we can. Saving on paper and not printing every email saves trees, and in turn saves forests, and in turn saves the world. Sounds intense, perhaps, but this is really how it works.
If every single individual did their little bit; for example, if mothers used cloth diapers instead of disposable nappies, and we used cloth serviettes instead of paper ones, these will in turn start making a small difference; this is a start. Recycling by separating your glass, paper, tin and plastic also adds up, and if we did not litter then the oceans and rivers as well as our forests would also benefit from us trying to be a little more thoughtful and save the future for our future generations.
If costs are kept low in companies this could mean jobs are not lost and overheads are kept low. It is amazing how a little adds up really fast.There are various ways that waste can be avoided both in the home and at work:
Turning off computers at night can save as much as 50 percent of the energy wasted. Communication from fax to computer and by email saves a lot of wasted paper. Dripping taps waste a whole lot of precious water; keep these in good working order to save. Refurbish old furniture and equipment and use recycled paper wherever you are able to.
Find out more on the topic of eco-friendly and environmentally friendly companies by contacting us today.·
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How to Make Angled Cuts
To make an angled cut you can use a crosscut saw or an electric compound mitre saw.
Let’s imagine that you want to cut an angle across a picket.
If you are going to use a hand saw take a bevel gauge and set the angle to suit your needs. Hold the handle hard up against the edge of the wood and draw a line against the steel blade.
Set the work piece in the work bench and use the crosscut saw to make the cut.
To use the compound mitre saw first set the blade of the saw to the desired angle and lock it into position.
Hold the work piece hard against the fence. Repeatedly lower the blade and nudge the wood until the blade is just to the waste side of the drawn line. Raise the blade, switch on the power, lower the blade and make the cut.
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How to Make a Straight Cut
To make a straight cut take a square and a pencil and mark the wood.
Let’s say you want to cut a 600mm length off a 150mm wide plank. Hold the wooden handle of the square hard against the work piece and run a pencil line against the edge of the steel blade.
Repeat on all faces and edges of the plank so the line encircles the wood.
Clamp the work piece in a work bench, take a cross cut saw and place the teeth to the waste side of the drawn line.
Perform a few short dragging strokes and then use the full length of the saw to make the cut.
At the end of the cut use your free hand to support the waste making lighter strokes until the wood is sawn through.
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How to Make a Bird Box
Making a bird box is simply and the best way to attract birds to your garden. This project uses a single piece o wood that is cut into 6 sections.
What you will need:
· 1.5m x 15cm x 1.25cm piece of untreated, sawn timber
· 20cm x 2.5cm nails, 3cm x 2.5cm self-tapping screws
· Drill and 25mm, 28mm or 32mm wood drill bit (see Step 6)
· Wood saw, sandpaper, hammer screw driver, tape measure and pencil
What to do:
Step 1: cut the timber for the bird box into six sections.
Back panel: 45cm x 15 cm
Base: 11cm x 15cm
Front: 20cm x 1cm
Roof: 21cm x 15cm
And two side panels cut for a sloping roof of 25cm high on the back x 20 cm high at the front.
Step 2: cut the wood along the pencil lines using a wood saw. Sand down any rough edges.
Step 3: nail one of the sides to the base of the bird box, and then nail them both to the back section. Hammer gently so that you don’t split the wood.
Step 4: turn the nesting box on to the fixed side and nail the other side into position. Three nails for each join should be enough.
Step 5: before fixing the front panel to the sides make an entrance hole for the birds by using a wide drill bit. Sand the edges.
Step 6: place the box on its back and nail the front to the sides. The pieces should all fit together without any gaps.
Step 7: to fix the top to the sides and the front use self aping screws. This will allow you to remove the top to clean the bird box out.
Step 8: drill a hole in the op of the bird box and attach it to a tree using a screw.
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How to Cut Curved Shapes
There are two ways to draw curved shapes.
To draw curved shapes that are made of circles or part circles a compass can be used. For symmetrical cyma curves, draw half of the shape freehand and cut it out. You then use this as a template to draw the other half. This helps to make sure that the shape is symmetrical.
A coping saw can be used to cut small, tight curves that are on or near an edge of thin wood. A power jigsaw can be used for broad curves in thick wood.
To use a coping saw, first make sure that the blade is fitted with the teeth pointing away from the handle. Tighten up the blade. In a portable workbench secure the work piece in the jaws. Position the blade to the waste side of the drawn line and work with a steady stroke to make the cut.
To use the power jigsaw, you must first bridge the work piece across a couple of workbenches. Set the bed of he saw on the work piece, switch on the power and slowly advance the tool so that the line of cuts runs slightly o the waste side of the drawn line. You must hold the tool with a firm grip.
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How to Build a Bat Box
Building a bat house is fun, easy and ecological. Bats eat mosquitoes, moths and other insects and can pollinate some flowers.
What you will need:
Scrap cedar or exterior plywood
Wood screws
Caulking
Dark stain or paint
Old pantyhose or netting
Staple gun
Hammer and large nail
What to do:
Step 1: screw together scrap wood pieces to make two walls 24 inches high and 13 inches wide. Screw together two side walls 24 inches high and 3 inches wide.
Step 2: hammer holes in the large walls about 6 inches from the bottom of the house using the large nail.
Step 3: to the wider walls staple pantyhose material. Reinforce about every 2 inches up the sides of the house. The material provides a perch for the bats to hang from.
Step 4: assemble the four sides by screwing them together then caulking. Lay the walls aside whilst you build the roof. Assemble two roof pieces 8 inches by 1 inch. Screw together at a 30 degree angle, then screw and caulk to walls.
Step 5: paint the outside of the house a dark colour. Nail the house 15 to 20 feet from the ground on a tree or pole or house. The opening at the bottom is the door for the bats.
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Building Your Own Wooden Bench
This is an easy do it yourself project that even an amateur carpenter can do.
What you will need:
· 1 by 6s, Pre-cut
· 2 by 4s, pre-cut
· Power Drill
· Pre-cut Wood Bars
· Long Wood Screws and #-inch Screws
· Wood Fence Posts or 4 by 4s, pre-cut
· Sandpaper
· Primer
· Paint
Step 1: you can have the wood pre-cut. This will make it easier as you do not need to measure and cut the wood yourself. The wood needs to be cut to the size of the bench that you want, so decide how big you want the bench first.
Step 2:pay attention to what length they are cutting your 2 by 4s. They should be about 4 inches shorter than the size you want your bench
Step 3: build the frame in a rectangle and drill in the screws. Once the frame is ready, turn it upside down so you can attach the legs. The legs can be made from 4 by 4s that are pre-cut, wood fence posts or fancy pre bought and ready made legs. Have the screw holes pre drilled through the frame and legs and then insert the screws from the outside.
Step 4: turn the bench on its legs and add the 1 by 6s onto the wooden frame, add the screws through pre-drilled holes. Stabilise the seat with 3-inch screws.
Step 5: use the sand paper and run it over your bench to remove dust, grime and other particles. Apply primer and let it dry completely. Then you can paint it whatever colour you would like.
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