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Angle Grinder for Performance Too!

admin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:03:20 +0000

Victoria Armstrong auditioned for Britain’s Got Talent with an extraordinary performance. Her “spark-ling” talent involved an angle grinder and a metal belt. Watch it Here.

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The Dome of Galleries Lafayette

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:56:38 +0000

The dome of Galleries Lafayette in Paris is simply stunning. The dome of the 10-storey department store is made of steel and glass. This was built in 1912 by Georges Chedanne and his student Ferdinand Chanut when Theophile Bader commissioned it for his fashion store at the corner of La Fayette.

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Steely Ride

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:50:45 +0000

Man has come to an age where his ideas become bizarre or amusing if not extreme. Checkout this ultra modern motorbike. Looking more like an art than a vehicle, this doesn’t look like anything ordinary to you.

This motorbike proves that man’s idea of ordinary vehicle is challenged by the evolution of ideas, freedom of expression, and of the nonstop discovery of new ways to put metal into use.

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Inverted Church

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:47:45 +0000

The upside down church is one controversial piece of art especially among the members of the Catholic Church. However, this piece of art is stunning if you simply look at art for art’s sake.

At more than six meters tall, the church stands at the tip of its bell tower making an impression of a metal structure balancing itself on the ground. Made by New York artist Dennis Oppenheim, the structure stood on the grounds of Harbor Green Park in Vancouver before it was dismantled due residents’ complaints about the sculpture blocking the water view and the controversy and offense it poses on Catholic beliefs.

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Extreme Fashion Sculpture

admin — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:44:53 +0000

This amazing giant pair of shoes is made of stainless pans.

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Extraordinary Beetle

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:40:22 +0000

You don’t see Volkswagens like this on the streets. And if you see one, you will surely be impressed. This Volkswagen was customized with intricate metal artworks making it way too far from the ordinary.

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Measuring Bends and Cut Points on Metal Roofing

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:38:04 +0000

Watch this instructional video and learn how to measure bend lines and cut points when working on metal roofing.

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Industrial Use of Automated Brake

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:35:32 +0000

Watch this video of a 60-ton automated brake being used in fabrication.

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Best Steel Cutting Procedure

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:32:58 +0000

Want that perfect cut through steel? Steel workers want buff free and clean cut everytime they work on steel. Learn how to make perfect cuts using a metal cutting chopsaw blade.

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Basic Tips for Welding Stainless Steel

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:30:46 +0000

Welding stainless steel or just any kind of steel requires procedures that should be followed to acquire the desired result and to prevent accidents from happening.

It is necessary to be aware of the possible health effects and accidents that you might acquire if you don’t follow the simple safety precautions. Welding stainless steel or any kind of metal produces fumes and toxic gases that is harmful to health. Faulty electric wirings and improper electrical installations can lead to electric shock and death. It is necessary to read the manual and follow the proper directions before operating a welder or other electrical tools. Work in an open space or in an area with proper ventilation to prevent inhalation of toxic fumes.

It is also necessary to choose the best welding process to use. SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc welding), FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding), GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) are the most common welding process used on stainless steel. Choose the welding process that would work best on the type of stainless steel you will be working on.

Selecting a filler metal similar to the properties of the base metal will ensure compatibility and good weld.

Cleaning the base metal before welding will prevent oxide form forming on the metal. Wire brush can do a great job in removing burrs, rust and other oxides on the surface. Removing dirt from the surface will result to a smooth and strong joint.

During welding, it is important to apply the best welding technique that would give you the best results. Ensure that the material is tucked in place and is free from moving. Constant and steady speed must be applied to have uniform weld.

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