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That’s the Point – the Ballpoint!

Everybody loves a ‘wonder of technology’ and the current hot trend is clearly Virtual Reality; the ability to create an entire, three-dimensional world that exists only in a headset. This week, however, saw excitement over...


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Reassembling Our Love of Everyday Engineering

We hope you’ll forgive us for a moment of misty-eyed nostalgia, but we’re very much enjoying an odd little series currently on BBC Four – James May’s The Reassembler. The principle is extremely simple –...


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Manganese Steel

Manganese Steel with a 11% to 14% manganese content is a work hardening steel. With its high carbon (approximately 1.2%) and high manganese contents it combines its work hardening resistance to wear characteristics with high...


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Steel – How Hard Is It, Really?

Steel is practically a synonym for strength and it’s surprising how many different situations make use of it. You can have steely determination, steel yourself against misfortune, have a mind as sharp as a steel...


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