Getting Professionals to Build Deburring Equipment
When metal acquires burrs after being cut and shaped, it can create friction and improperly aligned pieces, especially for precision metalworks like gears and parts. In the metal working industry, deburring has become increasingly important as professionals in this industry try to find ways to remove the burrs and debris from metal but while still keeping the deburring processes moving along efficiently. Some companies have found ways to build deburring equipment that is custom tailored specifically for a gear, part or other metal piece. Indeed, the availability of portable grinding and polishing applications processes has increased the efficiency of this process.
Deburring equipment can come in many different forms, but typically it uses certain types of abrasives and brushes to clean, smooth and polish the surface and edges of a metal piece as it goes through the process. The end result of smooth metal surfaces within seconds has created a window of opportunity for those in this industry, as they are able to build deburring equipment that can be adapted for a client’s specific metalworking needs.
It can be difficult to find affordable and efficient ways to deburr complex parts that are custom designed for a particular need. It is not such a difficult undertaking when dealing with batches of the same types of parts or gears, but for customized applications, it can be difficult to find economical ways for this service without losing out on profit. When companies can help by building deburring equipment, this allows for the high performance deburring in smaller quantities but still at an affordable price.
It is a fact that deburring is a field in growing demand, since the need for deburring applications for smaller and more intricate parts grows as well. From small companies and individuals to large metalworking corporations, there is a universal need for technologically advanced and custom designed deburring applications.
From aeronautics to the medical field to industrial automotive industries, there is no field that does not need good deburring applications. It is important to find a company that can help with the most delicate and precise components to the largest batches of industrial gears; versatility is the crucial element when considering whom to chose to build deburring equipment. This delicate process can be handed over to professionals who can effectively streamline both the equipment and the deburring production processes. From mass finishing to customized deburring, there are professionals who can get the job done with the right equipment.
A Comparison Of Recent Toyota Camry And Toyota Celica Engines
This author loves the Toyota Camry and Celica for completely different reasons, and has always had a fascination with the different vehicles a single engine design can go into.
Power to weight ratio is huge in determining whether or not a vehicle has takeoff or starts rolling like a slug on its way to the salt mines, and for a while, the Celica and the Camry both used the same engine. Well examine Toyota Camry and Toyota Celica engines in this article and briefly touch on their performance and some replacement options.
5SFE. The engine that powered Toyota for a decade. And for a while, it was the Toyota Celica engine and the Toyota Camry engine at the same time! While other Toyota Celica engines are more commonly thought of by mechanics as the engine powering Celicas (the 3SGTE, 1ZZFE and 2ZZGE come to mine), the 5SFE powered both Camrys and Celicas from 1992-1999 (through 2001 on the Camry).
Edmunds called the 5SFE engine lazy for a sports car, but the truth is that for the weight of the vehicles it went into, it was more than adequate. But lets face it, it was an engine designed primarily to go into a family sedan the Toyota Camry.
So, for the 2000 Model year, two new Toyota Celica engines were put into play: the 1ZZFE and the 2ZZGE engine. The 1ZZFE engine for the Celica was the old Corolla engine upgraded to include VVT variable valve timing. The 2ZZGE was all new as far as Toyota Celica engine go, and included a lot more get up and go. The 5SFE wasnt infallible for the Camry either in 2002, it was replaced with the 2AZFE, which was a 2.4L engine with more get up and go to match a frame that had more weight.
One of the most common questions I hear about these engines is whether one is better than the other (speaking of the 1ZZFE vs. the 2AZFE). The truth is that there havent been any published studies on failure rates for either engine, let alone a study comparing the two. As someone who has worked in the automotive industry for almost a decade, I can tell you that for the number of vehicles on the road, neither seems to have a high failure rate.
This reliability has had the effect of helping Toyotas retain value and become prime candidates for repowering when engines fail. If you find yourself in need of a new engine for your Camry or Celica, you might want to consider a used Toyota engine. There are plenty of JDM engine options available for the 5SFE, but for 1ZZFE, 2ZZGE, and 2ASFE, a used Toyota engine from a wrecked vehicle will be your best option.
You should start with yellowpages.com and do a search for used engine providers in your area. When you find some, check and recheck the companies, because there are both honorable companies and companies that will flat out rob you. Investigate the record of any company youre considering doing business with through the BBB to make sure they have a good track record and not a rap sheet a mile long.
[Top]Pick Up The Phone To Increase Your Auto Repair Shop Profits
You may be surprised to learn just how much financial power rests in the hands of the person who answers the phone at your auto repair shop. As a shop owner, you put a lot of time into getting that phone to ring. The first phone call from a potential customer is your best chance to make a good impression. How is your business first represented to your potential patrons?
Customers needing auto repair have a sense of urgency when they make the call to your auto shop. Transportation is both a necessity and an investment; when they call your business for service, they want to know that their vehicles will be in capable hands. How is that first communicated to your potential clients? If your answering system involves an answering machine or an uninformed receptionist, you may be losing calls and clients by the day.
You may be the best shop with the most skilled mechanics in your local area, but if that is not communicated to your clients on the initial phone call, your business will suffer. The average auto repair ticket is approximately $300. If your phone answering system causes you to lose one call per day, and you are open 5 days per week, your business loses $1500 per week! This adds up to $78,000 annually!
Having a pre-determined script for any type of call that may come into your shop is an ideal way to assure that your receptionist handles inquires in a manner that will convert the call to sales, says Gerry Frank and Keith McCrone, co-owners of Automotive Profit Pro. When this is executed properly, 75% of calls can be converted into appointments.
Customers typically call auto shops for three main reasons:
1.They have a question or problem. This customer usually calls asking if you can fix their air conditioner or if you work on specific types of cars, such as, Do you work on Hondas? They want to know that you can confidently take care of whatever problem or vehicle that they may have.
2.Calling to schedule an appointment. This may be a current customer or a new prospect and they may be calling for either routine service or an emergency. It is important to determine all of the variables of the caller and help them accordingly.
3.To get an estimate. This person is usually labeled as the price shopper. Dont underestimate this caller; more often than not this customer is looking to establish a relationship with you and your auto repair shop.
Each of these phone calls is an opportunity to set an appointment and clinch the sale. Building a relationship with your potential clients as their auto care professional is established through their ability to trust you with their auto maintenance needs.
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