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Broaching – What is it?
PTL explains. Broaching is a machining process that uses a toothed tool, called a broach, to remove material. There are two main types of broaching: linear and rotary. In linear broaching, the broach is run…
Plumbing vs Process Piping
PTL explains the difference. According to Wikipedia, Plumbing is any system that conveys fluids for a wide range of applications. Plumbing uses pipes, valves, plumbing fixtures, tanks, and other apparatuses to convey fluids. Heating and…
Planning on a career in the Technical Field?
PTL explains some of the myths about the jobs. Here are some myths we’d like to clarify: Myth: You have to be a big, strong man to work in the technical field. Fact: While you…
Plasma Cutting
What is Plasma Cutting? PTL explains: To fully understand what Plasma Cutting is, we need to start with the question – what is plasma? Simply put, plasma is the fourth state of matter. We usually…