We discussed powder coating in a previous post– the types, benefits and options available for those interested in utilising it. However we’ve discovered a shift in companies more and more seeking out our powder coating services so we decided to delve a bit further into why powder coating can be preferable to other types of finishing techniques.
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2011
Whether someone is an independent engineering contractor or they are responsible for an entire fleet of military helicopters an effective and reliable means of working with low, high or even extremely high voltage is required. This requirement has resulted in the development of busbars.
What is a Busbar?
The versatile and flexible busbar is a thick strip of aluminum or copper that controls the flow of electricity between two points. The very first busbar was created in the 1930’s by the British Grid System and of course, busbars have come a long way since then.
While not being the most glamorous piece of equipment, busbars work with precision to ensure that electricity is conducted safely, whether within a switchboard, distribution board or even between substations.
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Sep
2011
Powder coating has emerged as one of the most advanced techniques for applying a protective as well as decorative finish to almost any type of metal. The process basically involves spraying an electrostatically charged powder on the surface that needs to be coated. The powder used here is a combination of finely ground pigment and resin particles. The charged powder particles adhere to the surface, forming a smooth, durable and uniform coating, with a high quality finish. Powder coating provides businesses, industries and consumers with probably one of the most long-lasting, colour durable and economical yet high quality finishes. No matter which colour or texture you are looking for, powder coating can provide the right solution. In this article, we will take a look at some of the common types of powder coating available today.
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Sep
2011
Metal fabrication services play a major role in the manufacturing industries sector especially when it comes to producing material handling equipment. Material handling forms one of the most important aspects of manufacturing industries and is used in a number of sectors from steel and mining industries to cement and construction industries. To manufacture this kind of equipment metal fabrication services are used resulting in the production of various types of material handling equipment such as positioning equipment, and loading equipment. Among the various material handling equipment used today in industries, conveyor systems are perhaps the most important. In this article we will take a look at some of the most important types of sorting conveyor systems being produced by metal fabrication services.
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Sep
2011
Tool making forms a very important aspect of the manufacturing industry. From designing complex tools to precision engineered machine parts, tool making finds use in a wide range of manufacturing and engineering applications. With improved machining technologies and design capabilities, today it has become easier to produce high performance precision manufactured tools. However, when it comes to choosing a good tool making provider, it can be quite difficult with so many outfits claiming to provide unmatched services. Designing and making precision tools requires a lot of planning, high performance equipment, technical know-how and skill. In this post we will take a look at what things you should look out for when choosing the right tool making service.
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Sep
2011
Manufacturing for an expanse of industries from Food and Chemical Processing, Railway, Aircraft and Automotive to Pharmaceutical, Petrochemical, Defence and Construction PRV Engineering is truly a one stop shop for your engineering requirements.
So what makes PRV Engineering different from other engineering companies?
PRV Engineering Ltd was established in 1986, and since its inception, has expanded and developed our well-equipped 29,000 sq. ft. facility in Pontypool, South Wales.
With skillsets such as CNC machining, Deep Hole Drilling, Welding and Fabrication, CAD/CAM links and Mechanical Installation Teams, we are able to provide a complex and diverse range of services and products for our clients.
Quality is foremost on our agenda and all products and services offered are completed in accordance with our Quality Standard BS EN ISO 9001:2008 certification, which covers the following activities related to the services we offer our clients –
- General and Precision Engineering producing Machined Components and Turned Parts
- Wet Spray
- Painting and Powder Coating
- Steelwork Fabrication
- Installation and Maintenance
We manufacture from own design, customer drawings or OEM samples depending on our customers’ requirements, and if requested, provide complete drawings and stress analysis calculations.
Products in all materials from mild steels to the more exotics like, Monnel, Inconnel Hastalloy and Titanium are produced. We cater for one off’s, large batch production and rapid prototyping and supply a small stocking service to some of our customers enabling them to reduce their stock, and call off items as and when required.
At PRV Engineering we believe in providing our customers with a comprehensive service to enable us to solve any problems you may have. Developing our working relationship so that you receive a higher quality service and product that will satisfy your requirements.
Watch what Simon Jones our MD has to say about managing client relationships and how important a customer working relationship is to PRV Engineering –
PRV’s working relationship with our customers is a little different to our competitors. We add value through knowledge, recommending different materials or enhancing the product, so that our customers have a better and more cost effective result.
In short, if you want to make it better, we are here to help!
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Aug
2011
When it comes to finishing and cleaning operations, the shot blasting surface treatment technique is a highly effective option. The shot blast technique uses high velocity steel abrasives in a controlled manner (at speeds ranging between 65 and 110 metres per second). This high speed controlled blast creates an abrasive impact which removes surface contaminates, thereby making it an effective method for cleaning iron, steel, forgings, machine parts, fixtures etc. However, before you commission a shot blasting service, there are a few important things you must know about this technique.
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Aug
2011
From metal fabrication and metal removal to Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), CNC machining has revolutionised just about every aspect of manufacturing processes. The process of Computer Numerical Control or CNC machining involves shaping and fabricating complex three dimensional objects using machine tools controlled by a program running on a computer. The high degree of precision achieved through CNC has increased the demand of such machining services. However, with so many companies claiming to offer unmatched services, it can prove to be difficult to find the right one. In this article we will take a look at various tips to help you find the right CNC machining service.
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Aug
2011
Around 20 years ago machining workshops were pondering over whether they should switch over to CNC (Computer Numeric Controlled) from manual mills. Those who didn’t jump on the CNC bandwagon were eventually left behind . Today, the scenario for 5 axis milling and machining technology is somewhat similar. Many industries today, particularly those where a high degree of precision is required such as medical devices, optical equipment, aircraft, transport, aerospace and satellites have already turned to 5 axis technology as a way of speeding up manufacturing ability as well as increasing repeatable accuracy. The ability to produce complex machine parts offered by 5 axis machining allows for reduced labor time and tooling costs which lead to higher precision as well as lower costs per part. In this article we will take a look at the various advantages and benefits associated with 5 axis machining and why PRV Engineering invests and continues to invest in this technology on behalf of our clients.
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