QLT Insights
What is High-Speed Steel?
High-Speed Steel (abberviated to HSS) is a class of tool steels specifically engineered to, maintain their cutting-edge sharpness at elevated temperatures. Renowned for its exceptional hardness, heat resistance, and cutting capabilities, High-Speed Steel remains a cornerstone in both industrial and DIY settings.
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Build-A-Birdbox
Bird boxes, also known as nesting boxes or birdhouses, are man-made structures designed to provide safe nesting sites/habitats for birds. Built to increase their breeding success and help restore bird populations. For humans, they provide enjoyment of nature, pest control, increased biodiversity, and educational opportunities.
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Thread Repair Kits: A Lifesaver For Damaged Threads
A practical and efficient solution to the problem of damaged threads. Threads are the intricate spiral grooves that allow fasteners like screws, bolts, and nuts to interlock and create a secure connection.
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Health & Safety PPE
Following on from the insight into “The Importance of Safety Equipment”, this insight by QLT, provides recommendations and advice on maintaining high levels of health and safety within Drilling, Cutting, Welding, Fabricating, Grinding or similar applications.
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History Of Drill Bits: Part 3 - Usage In The Modern World
This blog post is part 3 of the series, looking at the modern history of drill bit tool. Exploring the 20th Century tools and techniques and how they have advanced into 21st Century creations and will continue to advance to futuristic evolutions for drilling.
History Of Drill Bits: Part 2 - Renaissance To Modern Advancements
This blog post is part 2 of the series, looking at the innvoations of the Renaissance Period, the advancements of the Industrial Revolution and the new inventions of the 20th Century.
History Of Drill Bits: Part 1 - The Early Beginnings
This blog post is part 1 of the series, looking at the history from the very early known primitive forms of drilling tools to evolution of blacksmiths in the Medieval Period
