The term pot metal (also known as monkey metal, white metal, and die cast zinc) refers to any alloys that are inexpensive, have a low melting, and can produce a cost effective casting. These metals include zinc, copper, tin, lead, magnesium, cadmium and iron. Due to the low melting point of these metals, high tech and costly foundry equipment is not necessary. These alloys are used to make toys, electronic components, some furniture fittings, and many other products including car parts. It is also used to experiment with moldings before a final product is created with more expensive metals. White metals are popular due their cost effectiveness but repairing them is not as easy as producing ...
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Things to Consider When Purchasing Platform Beds
Sleeping inside a small bedroom can be quite challenging for certain individuals, especially since fitting the bed inside the room is already a complicated task. For some, the bedroom is also a place where important things are stored and for this reason it is also important to set aside an ample amount of space. This can be easily achieved with the use of platform beds that have open spaces underneath. Before making a purchase, there are a couple of things that should be considered to make sure that a bedroom with enough breathing room will be attained. First and foremost, interested individuals should check the dimensions of their bedroom to make sure that the right size of bed will be ...
