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Finishing - Page 19
- From The Additive Report
On-demand manufacturer has no plans to ‘hunker down’ during COVID
- By Holly B. Martin
- Feb 19, 2021
- Article
In the past six months, San Diego digital manufacturing company GoProto has acquired two organizations—3D Systems’ Australian 3D printing division and an Australian scanning company—and been recognized by Inc.magazine.
- From The Fabricator
4 best practices for fabricators using fiber discs
- By Jeremy Spencer
- Feb 19, 2021
- Article
Fabricators can decrease grinding costs, boost productivity, and increase safety by following these four best practices: Apply correct downforce pressure, use the appropriate grinder, follow safety protocols, and use good fiber disc storage protocols.
- From The Fabricator
Viking 48T shotblaster handles 3,000-lb. loads
- Feb 15, 2021
- Product Release
Viking Blast & Wash Systems has released the 48T shotblaster with 48-in.-dia. capacity. Maximum work height is about 30 in. at the middle of the table and up to 34 in. at the edge. The table is lined with a self-draining, 3/8-in.-thick manganese alloy plate rotating at 5 RPM with a load capacity of...
- From The Fabricator
Manufacturing Cleaning Association launches new website
- Feb 12, 2021
- News Release
The Manufacturing Cleaning Association (MCA) has developed a new website to provide members and industry visitors with information about manufacturing and industrial cleaning, as well as its importance and benefits. The site offers articles, white papers, and other resources from association...
- From The Fabricator
What else is available in powder coating finishes?
Powder coatings with antimicrobial characteristics, textures, and metallic finishes are just some of the options for metal fabricators looking for a special coating.
- From The Additive Report
Interview with Chris Aiello, co-owner of a new binder-jet 3D printing shop
- By Don Nelson
- Feb 4, 2021
- Article
Why start a 3D printing service bureau during a pandemic? A co-founder of Pennsylvania shop FreeFORM Technologies, Chris Aiello, discusses that and other additive manufacturing topics.
- From The Additive Report
Large-format 3D printers eliminate ‘stitching’ parts together
- By Kip Hanson
- Jan 28, 2021
- Article
Big 3D printers eliminate the need to join multiple small parts into a single structure, enhancing accuracy, saving time, and cutting costs.
- From The Fabricator
Powder coating handbook available from PCI
- Jan 27, 2021
- Product Release
The Powder Coating Institute has released the 5th edition of Powder Coating: The Complete Finisher’s Handbook. This 485-page handbook includes updates to every chapter, as well as color photos and graphics. The 21 chapters are assembled in the order that the powder coating system operates,...
- From The Fabricator
Palmgren’s heavy-duty bench grinders run smoothly, quietly
- Jan 25, 2021
- Product Release
Palmgren offers a line of heavy-duty bench grinders designed for long-duty work cycles. According to the company, each grinder provides four to seven times longer duty cycle under load and eight times less speed degradation than competitive machines. The grinders provide smooth, quiet power for...
- From The Fabricator
Off the Grid: The battle to remove rust from weathered steel shipping containers
- By Jessica P.
- Jan 23, 2021
- Blog Post
In the latest from our Off the Grid series, Pacific Pines Ranch tackles one of the biggest challenges it faced while prepping its container house: How to properly remove rust from weathered steel. Here are the tools and techniques it found most useful, especially in a corrosive environment like the Oregon coast.
- From The Fabricator
MPIF announces powder metallurgy award winners
- Jan 14, 2021
- News Release
The Metal Powder Industries Federation has announced the recipients of the 2021 MPIF Distinguished Service to Powder Metallurgy Award. The award is given to individuals who have served the North American PM industry actively for at least 25 years and, in the minds of their peers, deserve special...
- From The Fabricator
IFS Coatings announces carbon offset program
- Jan 12, 2021
- News Release
Powder coatings manufacturer IFS Coatings Inc. has announced it is now purchasing monthly carbon offsets to further its work toward becoming more sustainable. The carbon offset initiative builds on existing environmental responsibility programs and is part of a long-term strategy to improve the...
- From The Fabricator
SHUR-KUT Zirconia Grinding Aid Quick Change Discs from Superior Abrasives reduce heat buildup
- Jan 12, 2021
- Product Release
Superior Abrasives LLC has introduced SHUR-KUT Zirconia Grinding Aid Quick Change Discs. Their long-lasting, durable grains and sharp cutting action allow for extended stock removal with low heat generation, the company reports. The cooler cut reduces friction and premature breakdown of grains and...
- From The Fabricator
Can cobots in manufacturing offer the flexibility of a human?
Metal fabricators could be nearing a time when cobots in manufacturing offer the flexibility of a cross-trained employee, moving from process to process.
- From The Fabricator
L&T Precision acquired by The Partner Companies
- Jan 8, 2021
- News Release
L&T Precision Corp., a provider of machining and sheet metal fabrication services based in Poway, Calif., has announced its acquisition by The Partner Companies, Chicago. L&T’s services include design for manufacturability, custom manufacturing, turnkey integration, welding, metal finishing, and...
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