The diagram illustrates the process that is used to manufacture bricks for the building industry.

The diagram illustrates the sequence of stages used in the production of

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for the construction industry.

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, the process is linear and consists of seven key stages, beginning with the extraction of clay and culminating in the delivery of the finished

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. It involves both mechanical and thermal procedures to ensure the materials achieve sufficient strength and quality.

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, clay is excavated from the ground with the help of a large digger. The raw material is

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placed onto a metal grid, which filters out large particles

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as

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before the refined clay passes onto a roller. At

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point, sand and water are added to form a uniform mixture that can be shaped either by being pressed into moulds or cut into identical blocks using a wire cutter. Once shaped, the green

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are transferred to a drying oven, where they remain for 24 to 48 hours to remove excess moisture. After drying, they undergo two heating phases inside a kiln: first at a moderate temperature between 200

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and 980

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, followed by an intense firing stage ranging from 870

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to 1,300

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. The fired

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are

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cooled in a controlled chamber for 48 to 72 hours to prevent cracking and to stabilise their form. In the final stage, the fully hardened

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are packaged and dispatched to construction sites for use in building projects.