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May 16, 2022The Differences Between Horizontal And Vertical MillingA Brief Overview of Vertical Milling Machines Vertical milling machines are the most common setup where you see the cutting tool in a vertical orientation. The tool presses agai...
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May 16, 2022Brass Vs Bronze Vs CopperBrass vs Bronze vs Copper: Examining Their Differences A brass vs bronze vs copper comparison is vital because it is very easy to muddle up these metals. In addition, the variat...
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May 09, 2022How Do You Cut Pipes For Brass PlumbingHow do you cut pipes for brass plumbing? Use a pipe reaming tool inserted in the open end of the pipe to remove any burrs or brass filings. Use a piece of emery cloth to remove ...
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May 09, 2022How To Solder Brass Plumbing FittingsHow to Solder Brass Plumbing Fittings As an alloy of copper and zinc, brass is compatible with copper, and manufacturers produce many common plumbing fittings with the material....
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May 09, 2022How To Connect PVC Pipe To Brass PipeHow to Connect PVC Pipe to Brass Pipe There are several ways to connect PVC pipe to brass pipe. Mechanical pipe connections using threaded joints are the most secure. Compressio...
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May 06, 2022How To Measure Pipe And Fitting SizesHow to Measure Pipe and Fitting Sizes Determining what size pipes you need for your project can be confusing. Many people assume pipe size is the outer diameter of the pipe—but ...
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May 06, 2022How Do I Loosen A Stuck Threaded Brass Fitting?How do I Loosen a Stuck Threaded Brass Fitting? Brass fittings, primary used on hot or cold water lines to connect one piece of pipe to another, become stuck due to corrosion or...
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May 06, 2022What Are Hydraulic Hose Swivels?What are hydraulic hose swivels? Most hydraulics engineers are well aware that proper hose routing often means accommodating machine motion without overly stressing the hose, or...
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Apr 29, 2022What Are ORFS Fittings?Connection Types: ORFS (O-ring Face Seal) What are ORFS fittings? As the name implies, ORFS , or (O-ring Face Seal) fittings incorporate an O-ring at the face of the fitting . M...
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Apr 29, 2022What Are ORB Fittings?Connection Types: ORB (O-Ring Boss) What are ORB Fittings? ORB, or ( SAE Straight Thread O-ring Boss) fittings, incorporate a port connection as recommended by the National Fire...
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Apr 29, 2022What Are NPT Fittings?Connection Types: NPT (National Pipe Tapered) What are NPT Fittings? NPT connections seal pipes for fluid and gas transfer. They’re available in iron and brass for low-pressure ...
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Apr 26, 2022What Are JIC Fittings?Connection Types: JIC (Joint Industry Council) What are JIC Fittings? JIC (or Joint Industry Council) fittings, defined by SAE J514, are compression fittings machined with a 37 ...