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The world's top 10 hydro plant projects approved for construction
Earlier this year, we posted an article listing the top power plants under construction in North and South America. This was well received by our blog subscribers, so thank you all for your continued...
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Pneumatic motor maintenance tips every on-site machinist needs to know
Flange facing machines and many other portable machine tools in the Mirage range can be specified with a pneumatic drive option. Where a compressed air-line is available, these motors provide a...
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What are spiral wound gaskets?
The spiral wound gasket was developed in the early 20th century to meet the increasingly demanding conditions encountered in oil refinery operations. This type of gasket is commonly used with flange...
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How to get a new flange facing machine at a reduced price
This week, we take a break from the usual technical insight to bring you something different. 2018 marks our 25th year as a manufacturer of portable machine tools, so we’re launching a superb offer to...
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Case study: Machining i-beam end faces with a milling rail and gantry
Using a gantry with a milling rail creates working envelope to suit the specific project. it will also enables a 2 axis milling rail to be used across 3 axes. This is illustrated in this case study...
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Portable machine tool photo round-up: Q2 2018
These featured photos are highlights from those posted on our social media channels from April through to the end of June 2018. Included are heat exchanger machining, building of a clamshell cutters, a...
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In Focus: MRY 3-axis Milling Machines
How much do you really know about portable 3-axis milling machines? The name describes what they do, but not how they work, or the type of projects they're used on.
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Types of construction vehicle and opportunities for in-situ machining
If you’re an on-site machinist looking to get work in the construction and mining industries, you’ll need to understand the basic types of plant used in this lucrative sector. From bulldozers backhoe...
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Insight for in-situ machinists: How a thermal power plant works
Mirage is not connected in any way with adverts that may appear during this video.Most of you reading this article be technically minded enough to know that a thermal power station works by...
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How has the energy sector changed in the last 25 years?
As part of our ongoing 25th anniversary celebrations, this week we’re breaking away from the usual portable machine tool insight and take a look at what has changed since Mirage Machines was founded...
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World-Class: What does it mean for portable machine tools?
The words ‘world-class’ are so over-used in the business world that they’re now treated with a high degree of scepticism. Many use this phrase without any real thought, hoping it will leave the reader...
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The A to Z of nuclear power for on-site machinists
Getting involved in portable machining projects within the nuclear power sector isn’t normally a quick and simple process. The unique nature of some projects (especially in nuclear decommissioning),...
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Portable band saw blade speeds for cutting metal pipelines
Portable band saws are designed to be robust and simple to use. If you use them correctly you’ll experience hours of trouble-free cutting with plenty of use from each band saw blade.With Mirage...
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Metal Machining Insight: Avoiding built up edge
What is built up edge?Built up edge (BUE), is a problem you can face when machining ‘sticky’ metals such as low carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminium. BUE is material from the work piece that...
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Portable Bandsaw Blade Essentials
What type of blade should be used with a portable band saw? When cutting metals with a Mirage portable band saw, an M42 Cobalt bi-metal blade is the way to go. Blades if this type incorporate a high...
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What are portable milling machines used for?
Portable milling machines can be used for a wide range of applications in the oil & gas, power generation and many other sectors. Fixing methods include a gantry frame, which converts a 2-axis...
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In focus: The MM2000i Flange Facing Machine
In our 'In-focus' blogs, we take a look at one of our portable machine tools. This time we're examining the MM2000i internal mount flange facing machine.This is an internally mounted flange facing...
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Video Round-up: July to September 2018
They say a picture paints a thousand words, but videos take this to the next level.In the engineering world there's no substitute for a product video to show how things work and how they fit together....
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Types of gasket for oil, gas, petrochemicals and power generation
A flange leak results in loss of product and energy, sometimes with disastrous consequences. No plant operator wants leaking of toxic or hazardous material that can harm human and environment. The...
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In Focus: HT Portable Drilling Machines
In this 'In-focus' article we take a look at the HT range of portable drilling machines.If you mention portable drills to someone on the street, they’ll most likely think of the electric hand held...
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