The diagram below shows the process by which bricks are manufactured for the building industry.

The diagram illustrates the process of brick production.

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, the process consists of six main stages, beginning with the collection of clay and ending with the packaging of finished

bricks

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. In the initial stage, an excavator is used to dig clay from the ground and transport it to a roller, which is made of a metal grid. The raw clay is

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mixed with sand and water to achieve a texture

that is

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easier to mould. At

this

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point, the mixture can be shaped either by using a mould or by cutting it with a wire cutter, ensuring all

bricks

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have a uniform size.

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this

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, the

bricks

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are dried in an oven for two to four days. After drying, they are heated in a kiln in two phases.

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at a moderate temperature ranging from 200 to 980 degrees Celsius, and

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at a higher temperature between 870 and 1300 degrees Celsius.

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, the

bricks

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are placed in a cooling chamber for 48 to 72 hours.

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, the finished

bricks

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are packaged and ready to be dispatched.