Introduction: Ask the question - Stainless steel and carbon steel are the most commonly used metal materials, how do they differ in riveting and welding processes? What are the consequences of making the wrong choice? Quick Facts on Material Properties: Stainless steel: corrosion resistance, high strength, easy to work harden, poor thermal conductivity. Carbon steel: low cost,...

When a large domestic port decided to carry out intelligent transformation of 12 stacker reclaimers with an average age of more than 15 years, there was a lot of internal controversy. The opponents made a calculation: the total budget for the transformation is 28 million, while the new equipment purchased is only 120 million, is the transformation worth it? Now, three years later, this remodelling...

When the slewing bearing of the No. 8 stacker reclaimer in a port in Liaoning Province made its first noise, maintenance team leader Xiao Wang didn't pay much attention to it. After all, this equipment has been running for 11 years, a little sound “normal”. Three months later, the slewing appeared obvious stalling, they just stopped to check. After dismantling the machine, everyone...

When a large power plant in the south expanded its coal yard, there was a heated debate on equipment selection. One side insisted on the use of mature technology arm stacker reclaimer, the other side is pushing for more flexible wheeled stacker reclaimer. The debate lasted three months, and finally the deputy chief engineer of the power plant, Lao Chen, made the decision: “Let's go and see the real...

Last month in Shanxi to participate in a smart mine seminar, encountered an interesting thing: two neighbouring coal mines, last year, all purchased a “smart excavator”. A year later, A mine's equipment into a “model project”, B mine's equipment is basically in the “intelligent dormant” state - in addition to the base...

Three years ago, I accompanied a coal mining procurement team on a tour of two excavator manufacturing plants. The first factory had a shiny floor, brand new equipment, and a red carpet on the tour path; the second factory had grease stains on the floor, the equipment looked used, and the workers were hammering on the jigs and fixtures. Coal mine...

Purchasing Director must read: large mining excavator seven core parameters depth comparison and pit avoidance guide Full Article: Last week and an open-pit coal mine in Inner Mongolia, the equipment minister Lao Zhang dinner, he lamented: “Last year the procurement of that 380-tonne mining excavator, parameter table to see three months, the results are still off...

Planning to start a riveting factory? This article provides you with a full list of all the equipment needed from a small workshop to a medium-sized factory, including undercutting, moulding, riveting, welding and auxiliary equipment, along with key points for purchasing, to help you plan your investment wisely. The Ultimate Guide to Rivet Welding Plant Equipment: Essential for Investing in a ...

Quickly check all the operational methods of riveting! We list the definitions, tools, strengths, and applicable scenarios of hot riveting, cold riveting, and pull riveting techniques in a clear comparative table to help you make quick decisions. All Operating Methods of Riveting at a Glance & Quick Lookup Guide INTRODUCTION: Cutting straight to the chase, mentioning...

Say goodbye to rivets that don't hold or look good! This article through the advanced skills video explanation, in-depth solution to riveting eccentricity, deformation, sealing, dissimilar materials connection and other difficult problems, to enhance your craft level. Riveting advanced skills video explanation: from “can do” to “do fine” Introduction: For those who have mastered the basics,...