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What Is Sheet Metal Fabrication? -3What Are The Main Features To Specify When Getting Acoustic Louvres Made? -5Discover The Benefits Of Acoustic Enclosures In Industrial Environments -7Minimise Downtime At The Job Site With Vandal Covers -9Shipping Container Modification For Industrial Purposes -11www.dandenongsheetmetal.com.au Copyright 2013

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What Is Sheet Metal Fabrication?

You can find sheet metal in just about anything and just about anywhere. It may be found in home appliances, aircrafts, construction, HVAC, furniture, cars, and in various industries. There are probably hundreds of products that contain this pliable and durable material. The raw material is used for a wide variety of applications because it can be bent, stretched, shaped, and cut into practically any shape. And the manufacturing process to which a piece of sheet metal is shaped into the required part through material deformation or removal is called sheet metal fabrication. The process for fabricating sheet metal may be categorised into two: forming and cutting. Forming may be done through different means such as stretch drawing, roll forming, spinning, or bending. Meanwhile, cutting can be applied with or without shearing force. When manufacturers cut without shearing force, they can utilise water jet cutting, plasma cutting, or even laser beam cutting. The process used will depend on specifications for fabrication. Note that the thickness of a sheet metal is called the gauge. The number will vary from 3 to 38; a higher gauge will mean a thinner piece of metal. The thin piece of sheet metal may be referred to as a foil while a thicker piece of metal may be called a plate. The required gauge will, of course, depend entirely on the application needed for the sheet metal. The same consideration also goes for the type of metal needed as sheet metal can come in stainless steel, steel, aluminium, copper, brass, titanium, zinc, and others.

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Another element to the fabrication process of sheet metal is welding. After parts have been shaped according to specifications, they have to be assembled and tack welded. There are different welding techniques the manufacturer can use in order to prevent warping of or visual defects on the raw material. The most common techniques are TIG, MIG, and Oxyacetylene. TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) is generally used for difficult welds such as for s-curves and round shapes on copper and titanium. Meanwhile, MIG (Metal Inert Gas) is ideal for joining wide-ranging metals and gauges and Oxyacetylene can straighten warped steel. Once welded, the manufacturer finishes off the fabrication job usually by sandblasting, priming, and then painting. The finishing touches, as always, are done according to the project specifications. So the next time you see any kind of consumer product, look at a car, or stare out at an airplanes wing from your airline seat, know that a lot of work has gone into just a few of its essential metal parts. And should you have need for metal fabrication, always go to an experienced and expert manufacturer to ensure that each piece has been cut, shaped, welded, and finished to the highest quality. Click here for more.

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What Are The Main Features To Specify When Getting Acoustic Louvres Made?
Certain buildings, factories, or big plant rooms, can create sound pressure levels that go beyond the existing or required noise criteria prescribed in specific locations. To address the reduction of noise egress, an acoustic louvre will have to be mounted behind a louvre panel. But aside from enabling noise reduction, an acoustic louvre can also assist with ventilation, which means that construction of this important feature will require great consideration. This will guarantee that the intended purpose is met and that establishments that use it can expect longevity. The first thing to consider before getting acoustic louvres made is where they will be used. Applications for the acoustic louvre are generally for refrigeration machinery, underground or enclosed car parks, processing plants, plant rooms, cooling towers, and the like. Because it will come in two standard ranges and it can be made in different metals, it is critical that the application be determined at the design stage. Doing so will guarantee the best noise control and economical solution. It should be pointed out that retrofitting is not only quite pricey but may also disrupt operations. The two standard ranges for acoustic louvre panels are the R type and the LP type. The choice will depend on the required acoustic performance; the R type delivers maximum noise acoustic performance, with normal pressure drop while the LP type gives the normal acoustic performance, with minimum pressure drop. Some manufacturers may also add perforated underside for maximum sound absorption.

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While construction of these noise-reducing panels will be determined by its application, it is recommended that businesses specify acoustic louvre panels to be weather-rated and vermin proof. A non-combustible acoustic fill should also be requested for added safety. As for the materials used, most businesses might have their acoustic louvre panels made from galvanised mild steel. But it can also be made from other metals such as aluminium and stainless steel. Another main feature to specify in the construction of acoustic louvre panels is the blade styles. It would be ideal to complement the scale and aesthetics of the building or structure where it will be mounted. In addition, some consideration should also be placed on blade orientation as this, too, can have bearing on the overall look of the building as well as have an affect on acoustic performance. Finally, businesses should also specify bird or insect screens for their acoustic louvre panels as additional forms of protection. Know more about acoustic louvres at DandenongSheetMetal.com.au.

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Discover The Benefits Of Acoustic Enclosures In Industrial Environments

Noise is inevitable in industrial environments. Most machines can produce noise that exceed limits, which can lead to serious health risks for those who need to work around them. Employers are bound to protect their employees from noise levels above 85dB(A). Naturally, having workers merely wear protective earmuffs or ear plugs cannot stifle certain levels of noise. A more effective solution needs to be implemented. And that solution may be delivered by an acoustic enclosure. An acoustic enclosure can be used and designed for fixed or mobile applications. Enclosures for diesel and gas generators are effective buffers from the machines noise. An acoustic enclosure may also be customised as a soundproof control or observation room, which will allow employees to work in a quiet environment and protect them against the noise in the plant. But generally, acoustic enclosures serve to muffle or shield the noise emanating from certain engines and machineries such as compressors, pumps, grinders, and the like. Aside from protecting employees against the health risks of a noisy environment and helping the business adhere to noise regulation, an acoustic enclosure may also guarantee the uninterrupted and optimal performance of engines or machines. Manufacturers of this type of industrial enclosure can design it according to its application and add features that would prevent, for instance, electric motor heat. The addition of a small ventilation fan may address this need.
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Meanwhile, external materials and finishes may be specified according to the weather conditions the acoustic enclosure will encounter. Since an acoustic enclosure can be designed and installed outdoors (not just indoors), nearby areas may also benefit from its noise-reducing capabilities. Instead of leaving a booming generator on top of a building or by the side of a structure, its owner may well protect neighbouring buildings from its noise by housing it in an acoustic enclosure. The enclosure may even be finished with paint that will match the overall appearance of the building so that it does not ruin its exterior area. This consideration of aesthetics is especially important for establishments that may be situated in a business or tourist area. Generator sets, compressors, pumps, blowers, and every other noise producing machinery and engine are not only unpleasant to hear. High levels of noise can also create health risks, particularly when workers are exposed to it constantly. By using an expertly constructed acoustic enclosure, employers provide a quiet and healthy working environment for employees so that production is efficient and uninterrupted. Visit this website for more.

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Minimise Downtime At The Job Site With Vandal Covers

Towering skyscrapers. Highways and streets stretching for miles and miles. The food on your table and the gadgets you can't live without. All these modern marvels would not have been made possible without the construction and mining industries which rely heavily on earth moving equipment like graders, bulldozers, excavators, backhoes and scrapers. While ancient builders constructed timeless wonders using ingenuity and sheer manpower, today's builders cannot create modern wonders as quickly and as efficiently without these equipment. Heavy equipment manufactured by the likes of Daewoo, Caterpillar, Mitsubishi, Yanmar, Komatsu, Kubota, Case, JCB and Bobcat are built tough and can handle the demands of both construction and mining sites. However, there is one particular part that can leave them vulnerable to vandal attacks as well as harsh work environments the operator's cab. In order to protect heavy equipment against vandal attacks, construction and mining firms can implement a variety of strategies. These can include beefing up security especially during night time when operations have ceased, the use of security equipment like alarms, padlocks and CCTV. But if there is one convenient and cost-efficient way to protect a construction or mining firm's investment, that would be vandal covers or vandal guards.

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Vandal guards may be made of aluminium, punched, welded or woven mesh, solid steel, solid plastic or flat bars and are installed onto the earth moving equipment's cab through buttons, brackets, hinges and padlockable over-centre catches. While vandal guards can prevent stones hurled against it by saboteurs or during industrial demolitions or mining operations, mesh vandal guards can allow visual control for the operator without compromising his safety. In addition to this, they are designed to allow the quick and safe entry and exit of the operators. When it comes to turning projects in time or meeting quotas, time is of the essence. Construction and mining firms must ensure continuous operations and minimise or prevent the cessation of operations due to various causes including the breakdown of earth moving equipment. Breakdown of equipment can translate to delays, which in turn can mean loss of profits and opportunities, or even hassles with the client. As such, it is essential to put in place measures that will ensure continuity of operations. In addition to these, vandal covers are a small investment that a firm can make in order to protect some of its most important assets its heavy equipment. Take the necessary precautions and do not leave anything to chance. Visit Dandenongsheetmetal.com.au/vandal-covers for more.

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Shipping Container Modification For Industrial Purposes

Various industries have utilised shipping containers to transport finished products and raw materials over long distances over land and sea. Because of their great size as well as their sturdy built and ability to protect goods against the elements, they are seen as a cost-effective means for transportation. However, after use, many of these containers are left when their cargoes have been delivered because it is more costeffective for businesses to purchase new ones rather than ship these containers back to their countries of origin. As such, used shipping containers have created new industries which take advantage of their sturdiness. Some enterprising individuals make use of shipping containers for a variety of purposes including homes, mobile bars and storage units. Even businesses engaged in various industries have benefitted greatly from shipping container modification. One of the most obvious and perhaps most important advantage of appropriating shipping containers for other purposes is that it allows consumers and businesses to recycle a material into something beneficial instead of letting them languish in shipyards, accumulating rust when they can be given another lease on life through creativity. In addition to being sturdy, shipping containers are versatile and can be modified to meet the various needs of businesses. Many industries have modified shipping containers into acoustic enclosures for their generators, compressors, pumps and similar equipment which can create a lot of noise. They can also be modified for storage, even those which require special storage features like temperature control. Shipping containers can also be
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modified as a mobile acoustic enclosure using attenuators, acoustic doors, absorptive linings and fuel tanks to enable sound absorption. Shipping containers can also be modified into access doors for plant equipment that may need seals or specific door frames. They can also be utilised as a weather-proof enclosure for machineries that need to be placed outside. Converting shipping containers for these and other industrial applications requires specialist expertise in order to design and modify the shipping container that meets a business's needs. In order to do this, the modification specialists need to visit the job site or area where the modified shipping container will be used and placed in order to fully assess the environment as well as come up with the necessary modifications to suit these. Modifications can either be made in a factory or on site when the scale of the project is too big and too inconvenient to transport. For more, click here.

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