02. September 2018

While copper and steel tubes are usually joined by soldering, brazing or welding, there are times when a mechanical joint may be required or preferred. One of the ways to join tubes mechanically is flaring. Flaring is used to make gas-tight or liquid-tight connection, and this process means forming the end of a tube. Double-lap flaring offers additional strength for tube ends, that are subjected to more fatigue and stress. The inside surface of the flare is designed with a larger diameter, that...

15. April 2018

Even though copper and steel tubes are usually joined by soldering, brazing or welding, there are times when a mechanical joint may be required or preferred. If you join tubes with a mechanical connection you need flaring. Flaring is used to do gas-tight or liquid-tight connection, and this process means forming the end of a tube. The simplest and the most used technique of flaring is called a single flaring. Both 37 and 45-degree single flares options are available. Rotary or spinning the...

15. April 2018

Before you start ripping apart your car, go out and get a set of tools, including: A complete set of socket wrenches, including swivel sockets with extensions of various lengths and angle accessories A complete set of open end and box wrenches The usual screwdrivers, pliers -- and especially, a good set of vise grips. Whatever special tools are necessary for the job you're contemplating. For example, a special tool is necessary to remove the oil filter, and another for the spark plugs. And in...