Metals & Alloys
Advanced metals 3D printing for mass production
HP recently launched its Metal Jet, which it describes as the world’s most advanced 3D printing technology for the high-volume manufacturing of production-grade metal parts....
Industry pact key to Africa’s auto ambitions
THE auto industry is so complex that a regional automotive pact is required before it can succeed in Africa. That’s according former politician and now consultant, Alec Erwin,...
Aluzinc a game changer for MCCS
THE replacement of steel by aluzinc in the manufacture of Shaw Controls motor control centres (MCCs) is giving a range of benefits to the company’s customers, according to the...
High-pressure gas pipeline offers brewer new capabilities
AB-InBev has commissioned a strategic 800-metre high-pressure underground pipeline which allows its SAB Rosslyn branch to have its own filter and metering station to procure...
Extending the life of mud motor bearings
MUD motor bearings need to be carefully designed because they are called upon to deal with exceptional stresses and particularly harsh conditions That’s according to Roland...
Oil-free compressors help luxury automaker achieve a perfect finish
LOCAL provider of portable air and power Rand-Air was recently asked to hire two diesel oil-free compressors to a local facilities management company, for use at the...
Global fatigue expert in SA
THE Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) is bringing to South Africa Prof Adolf Hobbacher of the University of Applied Sciences, Wilhelmshaven, Germany and one of the...
Latest drills for hole making in aluminium auto parts
TWO new drills optimized for drilling aluminium automotive parts have been developed by cutting tool and tooling systems specialist Sandvik Coromant. Ideal for the machining...
New tech promises to destroy illegal copper resale market
South Africa is experiencing almost 200 instances of cable theft per day. The scourge costs the country an estimated R10 billion per year loss in lost productivity. Although...
Why cheap imitations may spell ‘grate’ danger
IN the current economic climate, with project managers under increasing pressure to reduce costs, there may be a very real danger that inferior quality products will be used,...
Why welding’s such a hot career
FOR many years, the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW), has provided opportunities for young South African men and women to acquire the skills in the welding and...
SA-made distillation columns for Swazi ethanol project
MASS & Heat Transfer Technology (MHT)are in the process of completing the construction of five large Ethanol Distillation Columns for export to The Kingdom of Eswatini...
