Students can earn a certificte or degree in Welding with a specialization in Structural Steel Fabrication, Pipe, or Aluminum. The Welding Technology program prepares students for employment in the metal and construction trades; this is a field that continues to grow and is in very high demand.. Students will gain experiences and competencies in all major welding theory, processes and Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) welding certification testing procedures. BTC's program offers instruction for students to develop expertise in structural steel fabrication, pipe, and aluminum welding. www.btc.ctc.edu
"GURU NANAK " Platen Punching Machine is designed for Cutting, Creasing and Embossing on Paper, Duplex Board, Paper Corrugated Sheets, Fibreglass sheets, Vinyl, Foam Rubber, Felt, Gaskets, Wood Veneers, Leather, Sponge Rubber, Cork, Plastics, Polythene, Linoleum & PVC Sheets, etc. Salient Features : 'DWELL TIMING DEVICE' can set timing of the moving platen from 0.5 to 10 seconds. At dwell option, the moving platen remains stationary in an open position for the set dwell time before resuming motion. This is very useful feature when large/difficult jobs are being fed or when fine registration of Die in a job is required. This feature minimizes wastage in jobs. 'ELECTROMAGNETIC CLUTCH & BRAKE' enables push button control of the machine for easy and efficient operation. The advanced electromagnetic clutch & brake do not require lubrication. Multiple 'SAFETY DEVICES' viz. Off-position at Rotary Switch, Leg operated Safety Guard, Protective Wrap-Around Safety Guard, Trip Bar on the moving platen (optional), Safety is ensured by full electrical interlocking. All moving parts of the machine are protected by approved safety guards. Quick & simple adjustment of impression / pressure equalization independent for each side. The set value of impression can be read on graduated scale. High performance Precision Gears viz. Helical & Herringbone Gears (it works silently, without vibration and have capacity to bear extreme load). The Platen is driven by the ball bearing mounted shafts ...
report on March 21, 2007 about the need to repair Michigan's bridges, Dr. Nabil Grace explains how replacing the steel in a bridge's concrete with carbon fiber will dramatically reduce the corrosion damage caused by salt and other chemicals