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Finishing
Finishing - The finishing technology area has information on blast cleaning machines, cleaning and degreasing machines, deburring machines, drying systems, grinders, ovens, polishing and sanding machines, painting equipment, powder coating equipment, and vibratory finishing machines.
- From The Fabricator
Software simulates shot blasting machines and processes
- Mar 28, 2024
- Product Release
Rösler has developed simulation software for use during the planning phase for new shot blast equipment.
- From The Fabricator
Variable-speed disc sander aids precise handling of large workpieces
- Mar 27, 2024
- Product Release
Grizzly Industrial has unveiled the G0967 variable-speed disc sander for metal sanding.
- From The Fabricator
Wet deburring and finishing machine available with one or two heads
- Mar 20, 2024
- Product Release
The 41 series Trident wet deburring and finishing machine has been introduced by Timesavers.
- From The Fabricator
Norton RazorStar abrasive discs designed to improve grinding performance
A new development in abrasive grain structure from Norton ׀ Saint-Gobain Abrasives results in new discs and belts that cut cooler and extend the abrasive’s life.
- From The Welder
Sensors use AI to assist robotic weld grinding
- Mar 13, 2024
- Product Release
Kane Robotics has developed visual sensors for its cobot that use artificial intelligence to replicate the human eye.
- From The Fabricator
Walter Surface Technologies acquires PushCorp
- Mar 12, 2024
- News Release
Surface treatment technology provider Walter Surface Technologies has announced the acquisition of PushCorp Inc., Garland, Texas, a manufacturer of robotic end-of-arm-tools for material removal applications.
- From The Fabricator
An overview of a powder coating line for fabricators
- By Dan Davis and Michael Schuerer
- Mar 11, 2024
- Article
With so many metal parts destined for powder coating, metal fabricators should know the basics of this finishing process.
- From The Fabricator
Nature comes to life in hands of Canadian metal artist
- By Rob Colman
- Feb 14, 2024
- Article
Canadian sculptor Angellos Glaros demonstrates how metal can be shaped to look lifelike.
- From The Fabricator
Backing and adhesive technologies help maximize ceramic abrasive life
- Feb 14, 2024
- Product Release
Walter Surface Technologies has launched three new technologies designed to maximize the life of its ceramic abrasives.
- From The Fabricator
Polyolefin powder coating imparts hardness, flexibility, low gloss
- Feb 6, 2024
- News Release
IFS Coatings has launched IFS Puroplaz PE16, a thermoplastic modified polyolefin powder coating that combines hardness, flexibility, and high adhesion properties.
- From The Fabricator
Kolene Corp. appoints VP of R&D
- Feb 1, 2024
- News Release
Detroit-based Kolene Corp., a provider of equipment, formulations, and processes for cleaning and conditioning metal surfaces, has promoted Louis R. Pignotti to vice president of research and development and to an officer of the company.
- From The Fabricator
Gema North America vice president to retire
- Jan 29, 2024
- News Release
Indianapolis-based powder coating technology provider Gema USA Inc., a Graco Inc. company, has announced that Chris Merritt, vice president, Gema North America, will retire Feb. 23, 2024, after nearly 40 years of service.
- From The Fabricator
Myer Companies plans Alabama expansion
- Jan 26, 2024
- News Release
Engineering, fabrication, and repair services provider Myer Companies LLC has announced plans to add a 10,000-sq.-ft. steel building at its Mobile County, Ala., industrial operations to house a coatings department.
- From The Fabricator
Floor-standing machine offers both belt and disc finishing
- Jan 23, 2024
- Product Release
Palmgren offers a 6- by 48-in.-belt, 12-in.-disc floor finishing machine.
- From The Fabricator
Ergonomic downdraft table has integral dust collection
- Jan 23, 2024
- Product Release
Tri-Mer Corp. has introduced the Tri-Nomic downdraft table. Its height-adjustable design helps minimize stress and increase comfort for workers of all heights and sizes.
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