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What Everyone Ought to Know About Rotary Engraving.

The application of rotary engraving refers to engraving done with a rotating cutting tool. This is when a particular surface is cut to a set depth creating a groove. The shape of the groove is based on the shape of the cutting tool. This application of engraving can be applied to many materials ranging from acrylics and soft plastics to your soft and hard metals.

This rotating cutting tool is referred to in the industry as a 'cutter'. Many varieties of cutters are produced each for a particular type of surface. Cutters can be separated into two main types.

Conical Cutters
Parallel Cutters

Conical cutters produce a 'vee' shaped groove in the surface. Alternatively, parallel cutters produce a box shaped groove with straight walls and a flat bottom. Based on what you are wanting engraved depends on the type of cutter that will be used. The two main types of cutters can be put into five categories depending on their size.

ACR (acrylic)
FLX (soft plastics)
PHN (rigid plastics)
BAL (soft metals)
SSS (harder metals)

There are many applications for this technique including engraving stainless steel for mining tags and wherever permanent engraving is required.
Traffolyte is also a popular product, especially for switchboard companies, hospitals and universities. They like their name labels, and diagrams engraved on traffolyte which can only be rotary engraved.

Rotary engraving is also used on switch plates, brass plaques and many fire and safety labels.

Rapid engraving is able to use rotary engraving on many custom applications.
Contact John today to meet your industrial engraving needs.

Is Your Business Safe?

Fire safety is a very serious issue in the workplace.
It affects people's lives.

Certain precautions have to be in place to ensure the safety of your workers and co-workers. One of the most neccessary precautions are fire evacution signs. These are essential to provide a safe escape from any burning structure.

However businesses are unaware of the particular regulations surrounding fire evacution signs. This leaves them liable for having a building that doesn't meet Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) regulations.

One of the most negleted regulations is that the evacuation signs are securely fastened to the surface of a wall. So many businesses just have a print out stuck to the wall with sticky tape, blu tack or velcro. All of these methods don't meet the QFRS regulations.

Rapid engraving is a QFRS certified engraver of evacution signs and diagrams. They will ensure that your sign or diagram is engraved with the approval of the QFRS. Because your evacution sign or diagram is engraved it is durable and long lasting. All your signs and diagrams come with fastening holes for screws so that you don't need any blu tack or velcro to mount the sign on the wall.

With a fast turn around you won't have to wait on your sign and diagram.

Is your business safe?
Do you meet QFRS Building Regulations?
Contact Rapid Engraving today.

Build a Barbecue You Can Be Proud Of

It is a man’s dream that on a warm summer’s afternoon he lights up his own grill throws on a couple of snags.

The girls are inside making the potato salad among other rabbit food, and the blokes are out the back sucking down some cold ones reminiscing about their latest fishing conquests.

Now summer is still a little while away we thought we would show you a couple of designs to make your own barbecue.

The barbecue world is ever growing. There are new designs and concepts coming out every year. You can get a simple four burner with a hood or an elaborate six or twelve burner outdoor kitchen.

The choice is really up to your lifestyle preference.

So without any more hesitation here are some DIY Barbecues:

·   Brick Barbecue Click Here
·   Horizontal Spit Click Here
·   Barbecue Barrel Click Here
·   Outdoor Kitchen Click Here

Please take care in the construction of all barbecues and follow all safety procedures.

Barbecuing is very much a part of Australian culture. If you have any other barbecues you would like to know how to build please leave a comment below and we will have a look for you.

In the meantime if you are after any industrial engraving be sure to contact John and the friendly team at Rapid Engraving.

Don't Get Caught Catching a Goldfish - Fishing Size Limits

Fishing is long engrained as an enjoyable lifestyle by many Australians.

Like anything enjoyable there are rules and regulations which need to be adhered to. In this post you will find a handful of common fish found in Queensland waters along with their description and size limitations, as per the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries.

Spanish Mackerel

The Spanish mackerel is found in coastal waters to depths of 15m to 200m along the length of the Queensland coast. Commonly the Spanish mackerel can be 50cm to 80cm in length but can be as large as 120cm at a maximum weight of approximately 30kg.

The size limit for the Spanish mackerel is 75cm with a bag limit of three. It is important to note that one pectoral fin must be removed to mark that the fish has been caught recreationally before putting into storage.

Also known as the narrow-barred mackerel, the Spanish mackerel is often misidentified as the broad-barred mackerel. The Spanish mackerel has numerous thin, wavy vertical bands on its body which is an iridescent blue-grey back and silver sides with bluish reflections. Juveniles of the Spanish mackerel are often spotted on their body.

Sand Whiting

Often called summer whiting and blue-nose whiting the sand whiting is found along coastal beaches, sandbars and surf zones, bays, estuaries and coastal lakes south from and including Cape York. A common length of the sand whiting is around 25cm with the minimum length requirement at 23cm. You can bag 30 whiting but this includes golden-lined, sand and northern whiting.

The sand whiting adult fish are a uniform silver colour with a dark spot at the base of the pectoral fin, which differentiates it from the golden-lined whiting. The pectoral, pelvic and anal fins are pale yellowish in colour whilst the dorsal fin is pale olive-green. The snout of the sand whiting has a dull blue-grey tinge on very large specimens. The distinguishing feature that separates the sand whiting from the trumpeter whiting is that the anal fin has 15-17 soft rays.

Tailor

Also known as chopper tailor and greenback tailor this species of fish has a greenish-blue back with silvery belly and sides. The dorsal fins and anal fin are pale green tinged with yellow. The pectoral fins are bluish at the base whilst the caudal fin is a dull greenish tinge with yellow. Tailor have prominent, sharp teeth compressed in a single series.

Often found along the coastline in bays and estuaries all along the Queensland coast the tailor is commonly around 40cm in length up to approximately 110cm with the minimum size requirement set at 35cm and a bag limit of 20.

Mangrove Jack

Often misidentified with the golden snapper, the mangrove jack has a greenish-brown to reddish back and sides with a long snout with long canine teeth in its mouth. The belly is slightly red to bronze with white edges on the scales. Eight whitish bars are along the sides of the younger juvenile fish, along with one or two blue lines on their cheeks.

Found in deeper reef areas to depths of 100m, the mangrove jack, as its name hints, can also be found in mangrove estuaries and lower reaches of freshwater streams throughout Queensland. Its size can reach 120cm in length but the minimum size requirement is 35cm with a bag limit of five.

Snapper

Snappers have a red-brown head and upper body, with silver sides and belly. Numerous bright blue spots are located on the upper side, which are especially prominent in the juvenile fish. All fins are red or faint red with the caudal fin having a white lower margin. Snappers are bottom living fish found at depths ranging from 10m-150m south from the Capricorn-Bunker reef groups. The DPI has announced changes to the snapper bag limits. The bag limit will be reduced from five to four, with the allowance of one fish over 70cm. The minimum size of this species remains at 35cm as per the old requirements.

When you do find yourself heading out to Queensland’s beautiful waters please take note and abide all the laws of boating and fishing. Most of all enjoy our wonderful waterways and happy fishing.

If you need any industrial engraving done, contact John from Rapid Engraving.

All data from this post was taken from the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries.

2011 Rugby World Cup

On the 9^th of September the Rugby World Cup will kick off.

This will be the seventh time rugby nations have come together to be crowned world champions. The winner of the first Rugby World Cup in 1987 was New Zealand. They defeated France in the final with a score of 29-9. Australia finished fourth after losing to Wales 22-21 in the third place playoff. The games were played throughout Australia and New Zealand as they were two countries that put forth the concept of a World Cup.

The 1991 World Cup was played throughout Europe with Australia defeating England 12-6 in the final, and the previous World Cup winner New Zealand finishing third after beating Scotland 13-6 in the third place playoff.

1995 was the first World Cup that was played in just one country, South Africa, who won the cup defeating New Zealand 15-12. Australia, unfortunately, didn’t make it past the quarter finals.

The fourth Rugby World Cup in 1999, was the first cup in which the big eight nations didn’t automatically qualify. Only the first, second and third placed nations from the previous World Cup, along with the host nation, automatically qualified. Australia notched up their second World Cup win after beating France 35-12 in Cardiff. South Africa, last cup’s winner, finished third after beating New Zealand 22-18 also in Cardiff.

The World Cup of 2003 was one that Australia bitterly remembers to this day. Australia was on the cusp of writing World Cup history in becoming the first nation to win back to back campaigns. As history reminds us, a Johnny Wilkinson drop goal sealed the final for England with a score of 20-17 at Telstra Stadium in Sydney. One thing that Australia can take from that World Cup is their slaughtering of Namibia.The score line at fulltime was 142-0, the biggest winning margin in a World Cup game thus far.

The most recent World Cup in 2007 again saw Australia defeated in the quarter finals. Argentina racked up their highest finish in a World Cup, beating France 34-10 in the third place playoff. England got their due from the last World Cup at the hands of South Africa, with a score of 15-6 at Stade de France.

In a little over 14 days the world will come together in this sporting event. Can South Africa win two World Cups in a row? Can Australia make it past the quarter finals, and win the Cup? Will New Zealand or England join Australia and South Africa in being the only nations to win two World Cups? Or will there be a fairy tale of an unknown nation claiming Rugby royalty?

To keep up to date on all things Rugby World Cup visit the website here.

For all your industrial engraving needs contact John and the team today.

Grand Finals Weekend

The NRL and AFL seasons are drawing to a close; and what a weekend to finish it all.

This weekend is the weekend all sports fans look forward to.

This Saturday on the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Collingwood will try to make it two premierships in as many years against Collingwood. Collingwood will also be trying to send their coach Mick Malthouse out on a winning note as this is his last season as an AFL coach.

The betting margins couldn’t be any closer but Collingwood are the slight favourites to topple the Cats.

Channel 10 will be covering the AFL Grand Final Day from 10am Brisbane and Sydney time.

On Sunday the New Zealand Warriors, after overcoming premiership favourites Melbourne face, the tactical Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium, after Manly ended Darren Lockyer’s fairy tale exit to the NRL.

Manly are clear favourites to stop the Warriors from winning their first NRL Premiership.

Channel 9 will be covering the NRL Grand Final from 3:30pm Sydney and Brisbane time, but be sure to tune in early and watch the Cowboys and Warriors in the Toyota Cup Grand Final.

Whatever code you follow it will certainly be a fantastic first weekend of October when both Grand Finals will be played. Certainly a weekend not to be missed by any sports fan.

Before celebrating your teams victory this weekend be sure to give John and the boys from Rapid Engraving a call today and see how they can make your industrial engraving experience as memerable as this weekend.

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Rugby League Four Nations

Can Australia take the title off New Zealand?

This Friday, the 28^th of October, Australia will open their Four Nations campaign against current Four Nations champions New Zealand. England and Wales open their campaigns the day after as they try to notch up their first Four Nations title.

The Four Nations Rugby League Tournament, having run twice before, emerged from the Tri-Nations Rugby League Tournament. The first Four Nations was comprised of Australia, England, New Zealand and France. Australia took out the maiden Four Nations Title in an emphatic win over England in the final.

France was not to return for the following Four Nations, and was replaced by Pacific Cup winners Papua New Guinea. New Zealand took out that tournament after beating Australia at Suncorp Stadium in the final.

After Australia played New Zealand a few weeks ago it’s hard not to back the Kangaroos taking out the Tournament, especially given that Darren Lockyer, the most capped test player of any nation, hangs up his boots after this tournament.

For any more information about the history and fixtures of this year’s Four Nations click here.

For all your Industrial Engraving needs contact John and the boys from Rapid Engraving today.

Traffolyte - What you need to know.

Traffolyte was a brand name for multi-layered sheets suitable for engraving.

Each layer is a different colour which mad e what was being engraved easily readable. Various applications can include switchboard labels, name tags and for signage as well. Rapid Engraving are specialist in the use of Traffolyte having done numerous switchboard labels for electrical contractors. Traffolyte can but cut to various sizes to suit the application you require and there are a range of colours on today’s market.

Aluminium/Black/Aluminium,
White/Black/White,
Yellow/Black/Yellow,
Black/White/Black,
Red/White/Red,
White/Red/White,
Blue/White/Blue,
Green/White/Green.

Be sure to speak with Rapid Engraving about what colours are available and suitable for you specific needs.

For any of your industrial engraving needs, contact John and the boys from Rapid Engraving today!

Family Summer Holidays

Get out and explore this summer.

Since it feels like summer is already upon us we thought we would compile a list of summer holiday destinations that are sure to keep the family happy.

Great Keppel Island

An absolute paradise awaits those that make the journey to Great Keppel. With access to amazing reef structures, the kids will enjoy discovering an underwater playground as they snorkel in the clear blue waters.
Mount Tamborine

No trip to Mount Tambourine would be complete without a visit to Granny Macs Fudge shop. You can choose to try as many of their flavours as possible. There is a range of ginger treats as well as a range of ice cream to cool you down.
Moreton Island

Whether you are snorkeling around the Tangalooma wrecks or sand tobogganing there is plenty to see and do. There are four wheel drive tours and plenty of hot fishing spots to keep Dad happy and also plenty of resorts to choose from with a pool to keep Mum calm and relaxed.
Gold Coast

We saved the best to last. You have an enormous choice of activities to choose from on the Gold Coast, from the big four theme parks to Infinity, an amazing laser light show experience. You can venture to the hinterland for a peaceful bushwalk or find a spot on one of the many beaches and soak up the Queensland sunshine.

Wherever you travel these summer holidays be sure to travel safe and be sun safe at all times under the Queensland sun. But most of all have fun.

We would love to hear your favourite summer holiday destination. Please leave a comment below. For all your industrial engraving needs, contact John at Rapid Engraving.