Coffin Manufacturing Burial in coffins has been significant throughout history, even before the ancient Egyptian era. There have always been different materials used such as stone by the very rich then lead through the middle ages, and now the majority of coffins are made from wood. 'Peace Boxes' are a modern type of coffin that is build using cardboard to be biodegradable and environmentally friendly. The most popular now is woods like Cherry and Mahogany. The soft white inner padding of the coffin is usually made using materials like taffeta and silk. The lining itself may be backed with a batting material, which is usually polyester/cardboard. This keeps the shape of the inner padding and provides the internal structure. Brass, Gold, Iron and Silver are used to make other decorative accessory features to adorn the casket and create the hinges. In modern times, it has become fashionable to use other embellishments such as stickers to personalise your coffin with your favourite quote, sports team or animal etc. How coffins are manufactured: Coffins made out of wood can be easily manufactured in a workshop using basic carpentry tools that most workshops would have. Pre-fabricated wooden parts are usually used by smaller firms as lots of expensive equipment is not needed and they are a lot easier to assemble. There are three main parts to a coffin, these are: the lining and accessories, handles and the shell. Shell Assembly - 1 to 2 Grade steel is mainly used for coffins that are going to be made from steel. Wooden caskets that are being made from pre-fabricated pieces need to be cut and measured to the right size. The wood may need to be treated if it has not been previously. Painting - Prior to the painting and varnishing stage the wood needs to be prepared with sanding and treating. Painting should be carried out in a specialised area using the proper equipment to get the best results. Using the best equipment will avoid streaky paintwork. Accessories - The accessories like handles and other decorations need to be added after the wood has been varnished and left to completely harden. Accessories that might be used include the hinges and cladding, however alternatively might be flowers that are added nearer the time.
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