What is a slate guillotine made from?
What is a slate guillotine made from? |
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Slate guillotines usually have a steel frame and blade, with the punch pin also being made from steel. The handle of a slate guillotine can be PVC covered for the user’s comfort, and to provide a good grip. | |||
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Some slate guillotines have a frame made of high-quality aluminium alloy, weighing 7kg. | |||
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A bowling ball can weigh roughly 7kg, the same as a slate guillotine. | |||
Steel |
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Steel is an alloy created by adding carbon to iron. The exact type of steel used in a slate guillotine depends on many factors, including toughness, corrosion resistance, temperature resistance, flexibility and so on. | |||
Aluminium |
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Aluminium is soft but durable, lightweight, adaptable and abundant.
It’s also resistant to corrosion. |
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PVC |
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PVC is used to cover the handle on a slate guillotine because it provides a good grip and is comfortable. | |||
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