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Tooling, Fixtures and Jigs

Tooling, Fixtures and Jigs: All You Need to Know

As an engineer, you are likely familiar with the terms Tooling, Fixtures and Jigs but do you fully understand the differences and similarities between these types of equipment used in manufacturing? In this blog post, we will explore the distinct differences and similarities

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Offshore Metal Manufacturing

10 Advantages of Offshore Metal Manufacturing in Australia

Offshore metal manufacturing in Australia has been popular now for decades, especially in countries like China, India, Vietnam and Thailand to name a few. Despite the controversies, and the reverse trend during the Covid-19 pandemic, offshore manufacturing has proven to have numerous benefits

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Metal fabrication

How Metal Fabrication Is Used In The Agricultural Industry

Metal fabrication is a crucial aspect of modern agriculture that enables farmers to increase efficiency and productivity. From customizing machinery to improving the durability of tools, metal fabrication has numerous benefits for the agricultural industry. In this post, we’ll explore the different processes

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Pros and Cons of Carbon Fibre in Fabrication

Carbon fibre is a stranded material that consists of tens of thousands of singular graphite fibres. This material, alongside its composites, has been dubbed the ‘wonder material of the century’ due to its quite interesting characteristics. Carbon fibre is approximately 4 times stronger

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Aluminium fabrication

The 5 Most Common Metals used in Metal Fabrication

The industrial sector relies heavily on metal fabrication materials and its technologies to meet its operational requirements. Today, an extensive range of metals and their respective alloys are used to fabricate industrial components across the industrial sector. These metals are chosen according to

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IS ROBOTIC WELDING RIGHT FOR YOU?

Everything you need to know to make an informed decision. HOW DID WE GET TO ROBOTS IN FACTORIES? The use of robots in manufacturing is becoming increasingly more popular as we find ways to increase productivity and improve their functionality. Their application now

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Home office, working from home during Covid-19 pandemic

How has covid changed the way we work?

One question we have been asked quite frequently over the past few months, is how Covid has changed the way we work at Dragon Metal. The short answer is, not much. At the front end, we are still communicating regularly with our customers

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Offshore Manufacturing -Inside a Chinese factory

Flying the flag through offshore manufacturing

Boosting Australian Made with offshore manufacturing. As Australia embarks upon a manufacturing revival, offshore solutions could well be the key to unlocking sustained growth for domestic producers. Rather than being seen as a threat or an alternative to Australian manufacturing, many are beginning

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Welding standards

Meeting AS/NZS standards

It is increasingly more important for Australian manufacturers to meet Australian standards, and many are finding that their clients are becoming more demanding when it comes to welding certifications. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? AND HOW DO STANDARDS HELP? Although it is somewhat possible

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