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27 Aug,2019 -
An increase in demand has seen the market value attributed to metalworking fluids (MWF) rise. According to a report by Data Bridge Research, the Global Metalworking Fluids Market Forecast is expected to rise to a staggering $15.49 billion USD by 2026, which is $4.9 billion USD more than in 2018. Metalworking fluids include synthetic, semi-synthetic, ...
09 Jul,2019 -
Plasma cutting is one of the most common ways manufacturers cut thick metal. But, while it’s a common technique in the metalworking industry, many people may not know exactly what plasma cutters are, or how they work. In this article, we’re going to cover the basics of plasma cutting, what you can cut, and where ...
27 May,2020 -
Sponsored by Asset Plant If you’re looking to get into the metalworking industry and are not sure what you need to set up your workshop, this article is for you. We’ve highlighted the top 4 metalworking machines that are essential for any metalworking project. We spoke to Dave Tucker from leading Australian metalworking machinery dealership ...
28 Mar,2017 -
Some things just belong together. Thunder and lightning. Hot days and cold beer. Lathes and milling machines. If your workshop could do with an upgrade of the latter, Machines4U and Asset Plant are here to help. To celebrate Austech, Australia’s biggest machine tools expo, Machines4U has teamed up with Asset Plant to offer you the ...
25 Feb,2017 -
Lathes and milling machines are the perfect workshop bros: they share a common interest in shaping and cutting things but they never tread on each other’s territory. Lathe vs milling machine: how they work The biggest difference between these two machines lies in their technique. Lathes spin the material you’re working on, with a cutting ...
