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Finishing - Page 23
- From The Additive Report
Ways to postprocess 3D-printed parts
- By Greg Paulsen
- Sep 11, 2020
- Article
The basic techniques for prepping 3D-printed parts for shipping include sanding, tumbling, machining, and electropolishing.
- From The Fabricator
Superior Abrasives names representative for southwestern region
- Sep 10, 2020
- News Release
Superior Abrasives LLC, a manufacturer of abrasive tools for surface finishing applications in Vandalia, Ohio, has announced the appointment of Industrial Sales Group LLC (ISG), Mansfield, Texas, as its representative in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas. ISG Vice President Brian Schied...
- From The Fabricator
Rex-Cut Aluminator aluminum grinding wheel redesigned for faster grinding
- Sep 10, 2020
- Product Release
The Aluminator Grinding Wheel from Rex-Cut Abrasives has been reformulated to grind 2.2 times more aluminum weld per minute than its original version and to last 46% longer. The cotton fiber wheel grinds and blends aluminum without clogging or loading. It naturally breaks down as heat is generated,...
- From The Fabricator
FastSuite Edition 2 from Cenit creates, simulates robotic spray application patterns
- Aug 28, 2020
- Product Release
Cenit has added functionalities to FastSuite Edition 2 stand-alone simulation platform that include surface-based applications for painting, spraying, and coating. Users can create, simulate, and analyze spray applications and refine spray patterns, surface coverage, spray cone expansion, and...
- From The Fabricator
GrindSmart 630XW from Rollomatic grinds solid-carbide boring bars
- Aug 25, 2020
- Product Release
Rollomatic offers the GrindSmart model 630XW machine with new capabilities for the production grinding of solid-carbide boring bars and other stationary cutting tools. Featuring six fully interpolating CNC axes and a six-station wheel/nozzle changer, the machine can be adapted for individual boring...
- From The Fabricator
CCAI Finishing Education Foundation awards 2020 student scholarships
- Aug 24, 2020
- News Release
The Chemical Coaters Association International Finishing Education Foundation (CCAIFEF) has announced the recipients of its 2020 scholarships. CCAIFEF awarded a total of $14,500 in scholarships to 10 deserving students enrolled in programs that could lead to a career in coatings and finishing....
- From The Fabricator
Improving paint transfer efficiency starts at the spray gun
- By Wendy Hartley
- Aug 24, 2020
- Article
Boosting transfer efficiency not only makes a paint line more efficient, it also can reduce paint and solvent costs, lower emissions, and provide better finishes. It all starts at the spray gun.
- From The Fabricator
ALPHA-KUT discs from Superior Abrasives remove slag, burrs from castings, heavy weldments
- Aug 17, 2020
- Product Release
Superior Abrasives LLC has introduced ALPHA-KUT quick-change discs for removing burrs, sharp edges, and slag and shaping the workpiece in a single step. They comprise triangular, precision-formed abrasive grains that exhibit the continually self-sharpening properties and wear characteristics of...
- From The Fabricator
Pangborn Holdings names president
- Aug 10, 2020
- News Release
Pangborn Holdings LLC, a provider of surface preparation systems based in Fairburn, Ga., has named Mark Campbell as president. He has more than 30 years of experience in the manufacturing industry.Campbell most recently served as president of Noise Barriers. He also has held senior leadership and...
- From The Additive Report
Filling the gap between plastic and metal 3D printing
- By Holly B. Martin
- Aug 7, 2020
- Article
Tests show that electroplating increases the tensile strength of SLA-printed parts three times, flexural strength nearly 10 times, and stiffness four times.
- From The Fabricator
BG214 backstand grinder from Kalamazoo Industries features dual belt grinding heads
- Aug 6, 2020
- Product Release
Kalamazoo Industries offers the BG214 backstand grinder. It features dual 3- by 132-in. belt grinding heads to enable running multiple belt grits at 6,300 SFPM simultaneously on a single grinding unit. The machine allows simple access to the 14- by 3-in., 70-durometer, serrated contact wheel,...
- From The Fabricator
Sherwin-Williams intumescent coating offers fire protection for onshore assets
- Jul 29, 2020
- Product Release
Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine has introduced FIRETEX M90/03 passive fire protection, an intumescent coating that meets UL 1709 testing requirements for onshore passive hydrocarbon fire protection. The product has been tested and approved for application at variable dry film thicknesses for...
- From The Additive Report
Additive manufacturing firms await better times to roll out new products
- By Don Nelson
- Jul 28, 2020
- Blog Post
AM research is focusing on metal printers for serial production, automated postprocessing systems, and high-temp thermoplastics.
- From The Fabricator
Exair’s 1/4 NPT FullStream liquid nozzle provides cooling, washing, rinsing
- Jul 27, 2020
- Product Release
Exair’s new 1/4 NPT FullStream liquid atomizing spray nozzle provides a full-cone spray pattern for applying pressurized liquids for industrial cooling, cleaning, washing, rinsing, and dust-suppression applications. The tangential flow design is vaneless, which creates open internal features to...
- From The Fabricator
BG448 industrial abrasive belt grinder from Kalamazoo Industries delivers 7,200 SFPM
- Jul 27, 2020
- Product Release
The Kalamazoo Industries BG448 4- by 48-in. industrial abrasive belt grinder has a 3-HP motor with a 7,200-SFPM speed for fast metal removal with minimal heat. The machine comes with a 4- by 8-in. 70-durometer serrated contact wheel, but other contact wheels are available. It features a...
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