building modern marvels
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BuildingModernMarvels
What does it take tobuild big?
1. CuttingSteel and metals require powerful cutting systems
Bevelcutting
Laser cutting
Plasma cutting
Oxy-fuel cutting
2. AssemblyLarge materials must be joined together seamlessly
3. WeldingAlloys are used for powerful welding, and robotic arms oftenperform the job more efficiently
Cast iron
Copper
Aluminum
Titanium
MODERN MARVEL #1: Ships
Can be 18 levelshigh
Usually weighs over100,000 tons Costs over $400
million to build
Construction Process:
1. Steel is cut and welded to form sections of ship2. Sections (usually around 8) are joined together3. Engines are fitted4. Final welding is completed5. The ship is placed into water 2 months prior to first voyage
MODERN MARVEL #2: Tractor Trailer
Can weigh 80,000lbs. when loaded
Has an averagelength of 17-80 ft. Standard height is
13 '6"
Construction Process:1.Bearing frame of the truck is built out of steel beams2. Main chassis is assembled3. All mechanical parts are installed4. Truck is assembled while suspended upside down 5. transmission and wheels are installed6. The cab is assembled and attached
MODERN MARVEL #3: Artwork
Products ofmetalworking
range from jewelryto statues Originated as early
as 7,000BC forweaponry
Construction Process:1. A design must be created2. Appropriate metals are determined3. metal is manipulated by: Casting: pouring molten metal into a mold Cutting: Plasma or Oxy-Fuel Joining: either welding, soldering, or riveting
Messer CuttingSystemscreates heavy duty cutting and weldingequipment to support themanufacturing of thesemarvels.
For more informationabout our products and systems, visit:
http://www.messer-cs.com/us/