The flow chart illustrates the process of manufacturing bricks for the construction industry. It clearly shows that this linear process consists of three main stages and a total of seven steps, from clay extraction to the delivery of bricks.
The first step involves digging up the clay from the ground using a digger, which will be used to create the bricks. Next, this clay is placed onto a metal grid to break it into small pieces. After that, sand and water are added to the clay, and this mixture is shaped into bricks using either a wire cutter or a mold.
The next key stage involves placing the bricks into a drying oven for 24 to 48 hours. Following the drying process, the bricks undergo a heating and cooling phase. Initially, they are tempered in a kiln at temperatures ranging from 200 to 980 degrees Celsius, and then exposed to higher temperatures between 870 and 1300 degrees Celsius. After being heated, the bricks are placed into a cooling chamber for 48 to 72 hours.
Finally, the bricks are packed and delivered to their destination.