As we head into 2023, here are our most popular engineering blogs of 2022, including deep hole drilling machines, the new AbramsX battle tank, night-time solar panels and fascinating off-world construction projects for the Moon and Mars!
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2022
Structural steel fabrication is the process of transforming raw steel into structures, products or components that can be used in construction or other industrial applications. Structural steel fabricators create a variety of steel beams, girders, decks and columns, among other things, that are used in a wide range of construction projects. So, if you are looking to get involved in the construction industry or just want to know more about steel beam fabrication, then this article is for you.
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Nov
2022
Effective structural design is challenging as the process requires an engineer to carefully consider loads, stresses, and forces at every step. They must also think about the environment in which it will be built and how it might affect other nearby structures. In this article, we share a few of the most important structural design considerations an engineer should keep in mind at all times. But first, let’s recap what exactly is meant by structural design.
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Oct
2022
Deep hole drilling is a machining process that can produce holes up to ten times deeper than the diameter of the hole and is suitable for a variety of metals, including the strongest of superalloys. Deep hole drilling services require special tools and setups to deliver high-pressure coolant, cleanly evacuate chips and reach the depth-to-diameter. Deep hole drilling, also known as gun drilling, is a highly-specialised machining operation that only a few engineering companies can perform, including PRV Engineering. Here is a closer look at some of the processes, applications and pros and cons.
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Sep
2022
Plasma cutting has been in use since the 1960s and is still the preferred method for automotive repair shops, fabrication shops, industrial construction sites and salvage operations. This is largely due to the high speeds and precision cuts these machines can achieve.
While it was rather time-consuming and expensive in the early days, advancements in technology and engineering techniques made it a more user-friendly, economical and productive method. In this article, we discuss different plasma cutting methods, how it works, some of the applications and pros and cons.
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Aug
2022
Although open-cockpit racing cars could make a comeback, it may not be everyone’s cup of tea, unless you’re an elite car collector or a racing driver. That said, looking at the new Aston Martin DBR22 Roadster, it’s easy to see why it might appeal to more people as its design is simply spectacular.
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Aug
2022
Deep hole drilling machines are metal cutting machine tools that can create very deep and extremely precise holes in just about any metal. Manufacturers relying on deep hole drilling machines can further optimise the process by using tools such as BTA and gun drills. It’s a prominent method in engineering materials and components used across numerous sectors. In this article, we take a quick look at how deep hole drilling machines work, the processes and some of the most common applications.
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Jun
2022
For some reason, many people believe that British manufacturing is dead and claim we no longer make anything. While suggesting that Great Britain transformed the industry is perhaps reaching but we know for a fact that we are still producing many products across various sectors. In this article, we look at the story of British manufacturing with some information from Phil Hamlyn Williams, the author of a new book, How Britain Shaped the Manufacturing World.
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Mar
2022
In a collaborative effort between the United Kingdom and France, the Concorde was born. It was the world’s first supersonic commercial aircraft which was a cut above the rest and, perhaps, a few decades before its time. Having invested so much in building this revolutionary supersonic commercial aircraft, why did the Concorde fail?
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Jan
2022
The new Boeing hypersonic aircraft concept could be a spiritual successor to the Mach 3 SR-71 Blackbird. At the AIAA SciTech aerospace forum, Boeing presented an artist’s rendering of the hypersonic aircraft concept delta-wing jet where it received a lot of attention.
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