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1. Select the right paper for the job. General copies can be printed on 20 lb paper. Use inkjet paper for inkjet copiers and laser paper for laser machines. Multi-purpose paper is ok also and may work in several types of machines. 24 lb paper is good for more professional or business documents. Photo or glossy photo paper is best for photos. Paper weights or thicknesses are 20, 22, 24, 28, 32, 50-60 lb+.

 2. Get the highest brightness number on the package for the whitest paper. Numbers range from about 84 brightness to over 100. A lot of today's paper is acid-free but check the label to be sure.

3. Stack and neaten papers to be copied with your hands and check that there are no edges sticking out, folded, stapled, torn, or loosely taped. Smooth paper feeds easily through the machine and has less chance of getting jammed or damaged.

4. Place the copies in the top feeder (usually face/print side up) or place the document on the glass (face/print down) beside the arrow. There should be paper size guides on the sides to help you. Adjust any trays to your size paper. If the item to be copied is small, place a white sheet behind the item to avoid using excess ink or getting gray or black shadows on copies.

5. Choose the correct drawer/tray where the paper will be pulled from. Most copiers can use letter (8.5x11) legal (8.5x14) or ledger (11x17) size. There is also a side feeder tray for heavy weight paper such as glossy photo paper or greeting card stock. Do not put this type of paper in the bottom trays. (Paper will jam and could damage the machine.) This paper must be run through slowly and on a heavyweight, glossy, or card stock setting. Transparencies should also use this tray, and have a special machine setting. Since transparencies are clear, the machine may not recognize them unless a transparency setting is selected.

6. Select the lightness or darkness by pressing a button. News print, color to black and white, or photos will need to be lightened. Light text, light colors, or pencil drawings need to be darkened to show up well.

7. Use the photo setting on the machine. This will give the best detail.

8. Some copiers will automatically collate, staple, or hole punch. Check the appropriate setting for what you need.

9. Remember that copies print best from a white or light pastel colored original. Deep color originals (red, green, purple, blue) will copy gray and will be unreadable. Use white originals to print on color paper.

10. To avoid spots or smudges on copies, clean the glass or use white out on your original before copying.

11. Select the number of copies or sets you need.

12. Press the large copy button (usually green). If something goes wrong, there is usually a red stop button, but it may take the machine a few seconds to stop. If the machine needs more info, an error message will pop up or if paper has become jammed, the machine will show you the area and may have steps to follow to clear the trapped page and continue.

13. Adjust settings in the machine if your copy is not how you like it. Pages that have been ripped out of a notebook (torn edges) can be moved over or there may be a margin shift button on the machine to make a better copy.

Optical fiber fusion splicing is a welded joint formed between two optical fibers. It is a permanent, low-loss, high-strength joint compared with other temporary joint such as a mechanical splice. Optical fiber fusion splices play a crucial role in the optical network.

The Ideal Fusion Splicing Process

The goal is to create a joint with minimum insertion loss yet with mechanical strength and long-term reliability that matches the fiber itself.

The ideal process should be fast, inexpensive and should not require expensive equipment. But in reality the process needs trade-offs among different applications and requirements. For example, for undersea telecommunications, long-term reliability is the most important goal for a fusion splicing.

The Advantages

There are other approaches for interconnecting fibers such as fiber optic connectors and mechanical splicings. Compared to these two, fusion splicing has many advantages as explained below.

1. Very compact

2. Lowest insertion loss

3. Lowest back reflection (optical return loss ORL)

4. Highest mechanical strength

5. Permanent

6. Can withstand extreme high temperature changes

7. Prevents dust and other contaminants from entering the optical path

Feihong are powder coating specialists. We offer a wide variety of finishes including:

Polyester Powder Coating

Polyester powder coating is the most commonly applied coating. The hard, abrasion-resistant properties of the coatings are based on polyester resin which is cured at a high temperature, providing a superior smooth surface that is resistant to colour fade in direct sunlight.

Epoxy Powder Coating

Epoxy coatings are based on epoxy resin, they are manufactured in a way which enables the possibility of coating to a high thickness without defect in the coating after curing. Epoxy powder coatings get a good adhesion to aluminum surfaces, and provide a good corrosion protection layer (for indoor use). Most outstanding with this powder finish is the excellent resistance against solvents and other chemicals.

Superior Quality, Speedy Service

As part of our service, we are always happy to visit your premises to discuss your particular metal finishing application requirements. Please contact us if you would like further information!

If you need a new power tool, take a look at battery-operated power tools. They’ve improved over the years and are a great, green choice.

With lithium-ion batteries, rechargeable tools are lighter and stronger than ever. Lithium-ion batteries hold a charge better and last longer than nickel-cadmium batteries, and there are lots of other advantages to these versatile tools.

Rechargeable tools are portable. You can use them in remote areas without being concerned about distance from a power outlet or generator. Because the tools aren’t plugged in while you use them, they’re safer — no cords to trip over, get tangled in or cut into. They’re much quieter than tools powered by gas engines, and you don’t have to breathe those nasty fumes while you work.

If you’re not charging the batteries with power from a gasoline- or diesel-powered generator, rechargeable tools can be a good choice for the environment. You can use one or two batteries for multiple tools, and charge them with electricity generated by a photo-voltaic panel or a wind turbine.

In fact, multiple woodworking, yard and garden tools can run on the same battery. The Black & Decker FSXtreme 18-volt Ni-Cad battery powers 26 different tools including a circular saw, reciprocating saw, flashlight, jigsaw, brad nailer, impact driver, sander, drill and hand vac. And new tools are being developed to run on the same battery.