When a piece of sheet metal is required for a particular application, it is often reshaped to a more useful shape. This process is known as hemming, and it involves folding one edge of the sheet metal into the other, or ‘seaming’. The two processes are similar, and the end result is a sheet that is stronger than a piece of metal without the annealing process having taken place.
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Luca Pacioli is a name that not many people have heard of, but it is one that is known by many Swindon Accountants, as he is noted as the ‘Father of Accounting.’ He was born in 1445 in Italy and was a mathematician. He studied and worked alongside medieval merchants and was interested in the world of commerce. He moved to Venice as a young man and worked with merchants in the town. Image credit He became an expert in maths and began tutoring others and in some cases, his…
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If there’s one garment any man should make sure he has in the wardrobe, it’s a plain white t-shirt. It’s a staple item for the wardrobe, perfect for any weather and for most styles. Use it in the summer for a cool look on its own, or in the winter months pop it under a flannel shirt, sweater or hoodie, depending on the occasion.
Read MoreAutumn is a good time of year to give your home a bit of a makeover -as the weather starts to change so do our lifestyles, so as we do in the Spring, giving our home a bit of love is a good thing to do at this time of the year. Preparing for the worsening weather, as well as creating a comfortable and cosy place to spend time away from the cold helps us to get through the worst that winter throws at us – here are a few…
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Located on the East Coast of England and to the North of beautiful Norfolk lies the seaside town of Cromer. It is known as the Gem of the Norfolk Coast, and rightly so. There is plenty to do and see in this picturesque town. One of its best-known features is the abundance of Crab. The Cromer Crab is a globally recognised delicacy and should be one of the first things you should try when you get there. Apart from the food, there are plenty of other sights to take in.…
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It is not permissible to simply cut down a tree. Local authorities have various rules and regulations that must be adhered to by the general public and commercial operations. The Tree preservation order was created to protect rare trees or ones that play an essential part in the landscape. Several restrictions are placed on what can happen to a tree that is the subject of a Tree preservation order. Image credit Firstly they are not to be felled under any circumstances. If this were to happen, the person or organisation…
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Did you know that the very first metal ever to be manipulated by humans was copper? Humans have been using copper to make things for at least 8000 years! Today we use copper for heating and plumbing purposes. The reason we use copper is because it is tough and also resistant to external corrosion. This means it can be used in underground applications. Thanks to its resilience, it can last for many decades and is also highly recyclable. Image credit As if this wasn’t enough – copper has other benefits…
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In today’s technological world, everyone owns a smartphone. In addition, there are thousands of apps that can make your smartphone more fun or more useful. However, many people have realised the disadvantages of having a smartphone – the disadvantages that may cost you more in the future if you do not take good care of it for starters. If you want to prolong its life and avoid common accidents that may break it or get it damaged, then there are several things that you should do including getting a case…
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Salsa dancing is a romantic, sensual dance that originated in the Puerto Rican islands of Cuba. It has now become popular all over the world. Salsa was originally called Savatea, which is translated as ‘Saviour dance’. Image credit The original version of Salsa was mariachi, which means ‘fire dance’. It has since become known as a part of the Salsa dance repertoire because of the romantic background and feelings attached to it. Salsa dancing is basically a combination of ballet and Flamenco style dances from Spain and Argentina. The new…
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One of the most hard, but necessary, metal materials we need is Nickel. Nickel is a wonderful material but it is difficult to find and to mine. It is also found in some of the most remote places of the world, also making it difficult to mine. The largest deposits are located in Canada’s least accessible places (of which there are many) and so the cost and effort employed is quite large. There are others like Russia that also has remote places and Australia in it’s outback. Why do we…
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