General Engineering

Benefits of automatic lubrication
Tuesday, 09 July 2013
Every year millions of dollars is spent on buying and upgrading plant machinery designed to produce things faster and better. However, machines continue to break down and unexpected plant failure...
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How to feed a three-lane machine with two conveyor belts
Tuesday, 09 July 2013
Helping egg carton manufacturing company Huhtamaki Moulded Fibre speed up its production line took a little bit of Kiwi ingenuity. Engineers had to modify a machine with two conveyor belts to feed...
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Counterfeit bearings rolling into the country
Tuesday, 11 June 2013
Following our feature on counterfeit goods in the May issue of Demm, more instances of firms being duped into buying shoddy knock-off bearings and other products are coming to light, reports Steve...
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Two shows deliver double the opportunities
Tuesday, 11 June 2013
The annual National Manufacturing Week (NMW) and Austech trade shows have been deemed an overall success for organisers and exhibitors.
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Industrial energy seminar focuses on energy efficient rebuild
Tuesday, 11 June 2013
Improved energy use in the re-build of Canterbury’s manufacturing capability was the theme of an EECA Business industrial energy seminar held in Christchurch.
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Lucky 13 for Southmach show
Tuesday, 14 May 2013
On display at the Southmach 2013 exhibition this year include the Mitsubishi EX laser, the world’s most advanced thin to thick metal laser cutting system, and the Mitsubishi ultra accurate EDM wire...
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Point of difference for hazardous area equipment
Wednesday, 10 April 2013
NHP’s proven automation and hazardous area solutions continue to help oil & gas producers around the world satisfy demand and maintain a competitive edge.
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Tsubaki GT4 Winner drive chain lasts longer
Tuesday, 12 February 2013
Tsubaki claims its BS chain offers 45 per cent less elongation than competitor products that are exposed to harsh environments.
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Vibrating wire strain gauge
Tuesday, 12 February 2013
New from Bestech is a range of vibrating wire strain gauges and sensors for geophysical applications – where the prime requirement is to monitor changes in structural integrity and stress over long...
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Touch sensitive student wants to help others
Tuesday, 12 February 2013
Steve Hart reports on how a young apprentice has completed a four-year course in engineering despite being completely deaf.Simon Holt looked like any other student as he operated a milling machine in...
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High dollar under the gun
Wednesday, 31 October 2012
Steve Hart reports on the latest talkfest to help generate jobs in manufacturing and make it easier for exporters to turn a profit.When all else fails, hold a meeting. That’s what happened in 2009...
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Manager’s appointment
Tuesday, 30 October 2012
Council members of the NZEI have appointed Allan Hill as secretary manager of the institute.
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Get up to speed with money-saving motors
Monday, 29 October 2012
The industrial motors and drives at the heart of industrial businesses provide a major opportunity for energy savings.
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Right filter for the job
Wednesday, 03 October 2012
The most successful method of extracting any dust or fume is at the point of creation, says Cameron Prestidge from Egmont Air.
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Coating for the future
Wednesday, 03 October 2012
Specifying the right coating for the job is key to managing maintenance and costs In the oil & gas and petrochemical industries the investment in bulk storage assets is a major capital item.
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