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Building Modern Marvels

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BuildingModernMarvels

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What does it take tobuild big?

1. CuttingSteel and metals require powerful cutting systems

Bevelcutting

Laser cutting

Plasma cutting

Oxy-fuel cutting

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2. AssemblyLarge materials must be joined together seamlessly

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3. WeldingAlloys are used for powerful welding, and robotic arms oftenperform the job more efficiently

Cast iron

Copper

Aluminum

Titanium

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MODERN MARVEL #1: Ships

Can be 18 levelshigh

Usually weighs over100,000 tons Costs over $400

million to build

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Construction Process:

1. Steel is cut and welded to form sections of ship2. Sections (usually around 8) are joined together3. Engines are fitted4. Final welding is completed5. The ship is placed into water 2 months prior to first voyage

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MODERN MARVEL #2: Tractor Trailer

Can weigh 80,000lbs. when loaded

Has an averagelength of 17-80 ft. Standard height is

13 '6"

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Construction Process:1.Bearing frame of the truck is built out of steel beams2. Main chassis is assembled3. All mechanical parts are installed4. Truck is assembled while suspended upside down 5. transmission and wheels are installed6. The cab is assembled and attached

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MODERN MARVEL #3: Artwork

Products ofmetalworking

range from jewelryto statues Originated as early

as 7,000BC forweaponry

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Construction Process:1. A design must be created2. Appropriate metals are determined3. metal is manipulated by: Casting: pouring molten metal into a mold Cutting: Plasma or Oxy-Fuel Joining: either welding, soldering, or riveting

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Messer CuttingSystemscreates heavy duty cutting and weldingequipment to support themanufacturing of thesemarvels.

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For more informationabout our products and systems, visit:

http://www.messer-cs.com/us/