
Why Robotics in Welding Is on the Rise
Robots may seem like science fiction, but when it comes to welding, they are an increasingly popular welding tool. Hollywood has given us
Without wrenches, plumbers would waste time. The advent of the wrench made it easier and more efficient for plumbers to finish jobs. Before wrenches, it was common for two plumbers to work on joining and unjoining pipes. Wrenches brought simplicity and individuality to plumbing.
Pipes are an essential piece of equipment for any plumber—and have been important to the history of pipefitting since ancient times! Early pipe systems were made of clay, straw or bamboo that was baked and hardened. The history of pipefitting tools in plumbing has evolved dramatically, with some early pipe materials still in use today.
Nobody likes to see water backing up into their sink, toilet or bathtub. Fortunately, plumbers have a few tools in their arsenal to remove blockages—including some old and new favorites. Plumbing history isn’t complete without the snake.
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Robots may seem like science fiction, but when it comes to welding, they are an increasingly popular welding tool. Hollywood has given us
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