The diagram illustrates the process that is used to manufacture bricks for the building industry. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

The diagram shows the method by which cement blocks are produced in the building industry.

Overall

, it can be seen that there are seven processes involved in the brick manufacturing process.

Firstly

, the clay is dug out from the ground with the use of a large digger which is later packed into a metal grid. The metal grid is used to break large amounts of clay into smaller particles.

Secondly

, the roller turns the clay into a mould after being mixed with water and sand. After that, the mould is divided into bricks using a wire cutter and dried with the use of an oven between 24 and 48 hours. Afterwards, the blocks are placed into the kiln under a moderate temperature

then

, a high temperature ranging from 200 C - 1300 C.

Following

this

, the bricks undergo a cooling chamber for about

48-72hours

Correct your spelling

48-72 hours

before being processed and it is arranged on a flat surface before being transferred into the delivery bus.