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Electrofusion is a method of joining two polyethene or plastic pipes with the help of electrical energy. It is one of the most popular and simple methods used by many plumbers. There are various methods for pipe joining, like butt fusion, but the easiest and most convenient way is electrofusion only. A special technique is used in this method to join the conduits. A proper process is followed for joining the pipes. Let us discuss more this. What is the procedure of electrofusion ? Before you get your hand in this procedure, you should have all the essential parts required. This process will only be successful when you have the materials in your hand. Here are some tools needed: Pipes you want to joint A clean cloth Electrofusion fitting/control unit Pipe clamps A marker pen A measuring tape Rotatory-scarper Procedure of electrofusion STEP NO. 1- You have to prepare everything before starting the work. The first step that comes is the cleaning of your particulars. Any dust or debris ca...

It is a popular welding method used to join high and medium-density polyethene piping. It can also be found on various plastic-based pipes. Electrofusion welds parts together using special fittings with built-in electric heating components. The ends of the pipes that will be welded are cleansed to begin the operation. They're then inserted into the electrofusion fitting, and voltage is supplied to the connection to fuse it—the heating coils melt the pipe wall and the fitting on the outside. A strong homogenous joint is formed after the assembly cools. If done correctly, the connection will be as robust as the original pipe and will be able to sustain all of the loads required for standard installation. Equipment: Electrofusion welding necessitates the use of specific equipment. Before welding, these items should be prepared. The welding process will not be disrupted in this way. The electrofusion welding equipment includes a scraping tool, measuring instrument, mark pen, cutting t...

DFM is also known as Design for Manufacturing is the process of designing parts, components that simplify the manufacturing process. The primary aim of designing manufacturing components is to eliminate the operation cost and boost productivity. This can be achieved by simplifying, optimizing, and refining the product design. What Makes Design For Manufacturing Important? Like said before around 70% of the manufacturing costs of a product are derived from the decision of the manufacturing design and material used. The remaining 30% of the cost is the planning of the process and tool selection. Focusing on design optimization reduces the cost of manufacturing.‍ The struggle of hardware development comes from scaling from prototype to production. Considering Design for Manufacturing from the beginning of the product development cycle reduces redesign work, improves product quality, and speeds up your time to market. It cuts the cost by reducing the inventory expenditure along with scal...

Toolmaking is a combination of science and art wherein a product is precisely manufactured. Toolmaking is highly skilled work and is done by toolmakers to help the engineering craftspeople. Moulds die, jigs are made by toolmakers, which are later used in manufacturing processes. Toolmakers are engaged in making tools, but they also have the software knowledge required to make different designs using 2D and 3D manufacturing software. Toolmaking in plastic injection moulding are specialists with years of experience. They are well versed and have hands-on experience in designing, tooling, and injection moulding. The molten plastic polymer is injected into the injection moulding tool. When the melted or molten plastic is poured into the mould, it cools and solidifies. The molten plastic achieves the unique shape of the mould; plastic as it cools down. The cooled or solidified plastic then separates from the mould and is easily taken out. The final result is the outcome of the three-comp...

Electrofusion is a method of joining MDPE, HDPE, and plastic pipes. The pipes are joined using fittings such as valves, tees, and elbows. The conventional fusion methods are butt, saddle, and socket. In this method, the pipes and pipe surfaces are heated up with heating equipment. The electrofusion is done by heating the pipes internally with a conductive polymer or conductor at the joints. When an electric current is passed the conductive material in the pipe gets heated up. Electrofusion couplings are used when PE pipes are joined. The fittings that are welded have fusion time mentioned on them through bar code. The electrical energy is supplied to heat the coil which expands the material adjacent to it. This expanded material and the pipe surface come into contact with each other. The melting of the surface of the pipes and the material mix cause a weld. The pipe is left to cool to strengthen the joint. The strength of the electrofusion is decided when the surfaces to be welded ha...