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Finishing - Page 25
- From The Fabricator
PCI names board member
- Jun 8, 2020
- News Release
The Powder Coating Institute (PCI), Lakewood Ranch, Fla., has named Mike Withers of Axalta Coating Systems to its 2020 board of directors to fill the seat vacated by Ron Cudzilo at his retirement. Withers has been in the powder coating industry for more than 20 years and a member of PCI since...
- From The Fabricator
Centrifugal disc finishers from Bel Air Finishing Supply polish and deburr multiple materials
- Jun 5, 2020
- Product Release
Bel Air Finishing Supply has developed centrifugal disc finishers for polishing and deburring materials including brass, copper, steel, stainless steel, aluminum, Kovar, and titanium. According to the company, the finishers eliminate 80% of handwork and produce more than five times the output of...
- From The Additive Report
Report: despite global uncertainty, additive manufacturing shows no signs of slowing in 2020
- Jun 2, 2020
- Article
The 28-page report includes an overview of each of the key segments within additive manufacturing, along with insights into unfolding trends.
- From The Fabricator
Surface conditioning discs improve aerospace manufacturer’s finishing efficiency by nearly 50%
- Jun 2, 2020
- Product Release
SituationAn aerospace manufacturer was having a problem with the performance of the nonwoven, quick-change discs it used to finish small aluminum parts needed to complete various jobs. During the finishing process, the discs would start to overheat and cause loading issues, reducing the efficiency...
- From The Fabricator
Dynabrade’s Dynorbital Extreme 3-in.-dia. random orbital sander delivers 12,000 RPM
- May 29, 2020
- Product Release
Dynabrade Inc. has introduced the 3-in.-dia. Dynorbital Extreme random orbital sander, available in nonvacuum and central vacuum models. A 3/16-in.-dia. orbit is offered for general sanding applications, and a 3/32-in.-dia. orbit is available for ultrafine sanding. The sander features an ergonomic...
- From The Fabricator
DGI Supply to acquire Production Tool & Supply
- May 29, 2020
- News Release
Wheeling, Ill.-based industrial distribution company DGI Supply has announced plans to acquire certain assets of Production Tool & Supply of Rockford, Ill. DGI Supply has hired the Production Tool & Supply employees and will continue to operate under the PT&S brand for its customers in the...
- From The Fabricator
Shur-Kut coated cartridge rolls from Superior Abrasives finish hard-to-reach areas
- May 27, 2020
- Product Release
Superior Abrasives LLC has introduced Shur-Kut coated cartridge rolls, which feature a wrapped design that produces new layers for fresh cutting action as the surface layers are worn away. They are suitable for shaping, porting, finishing, or polishing hard-to-reach areas. Cotton cloth acts as a...
- From The Fabricator
Rex-Cut Cotton Fiber Max mounted points offer rapid stock removal with low roughness average
- May 26, 2020
- Product Release
Rex-Cut Abrasives has introduced Cotton Fiber Max mounted points for grinding and blending stainless steel, aluminum, and numerous other metals. Offering rapid stock removal with a low roughness average, they are manufactured with extra aluminum oxide grain in a specially formulated bond and can...
- From The Fabricator
A tale from the pretreating and powder coating front lines
- By Ted Schreyer
- May 21, 2020
- Article
A shop has a steel box to wash, pretreat, and powder-coat. It’s basically a metal shoebox with a hole and a PEM nut. Simple, right? Well, not really.
- From The Fabricator
Exair 1/2 NPT No Drip External Mix Air Atomizing Spray Nozzles sanitize and cool while conserving liquid
- May 20, 2020
- Product Release
Exair has introduced 1/2 NPT No Drip External Mix Air Atomizing Spray Nozzles. They work in the same way as the company’s standard atomizing nozzles, but they positively stop liquid flow when compressed air is shut off. The nozzles have high flow rates and allow the air and liquid flow to be...
- From The Fabricator
Powder Coating Institute names 2020 Hall of Fame inductees
- May 20, 2020
- News Release
The Powder Coating Institute (PCI), Lakewood Ranch, Fla., has selected three 2020 Hall of Fame inductees. The Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to PCI and the powder coating industry. Nominated by industry peers, eligible members must be retired and have a...
- From The Fabricator
Dynabrade founder dies
- May 20, 2020
- News Release
Power tool manufacturer Dynabrade Inc. has announced that its founder, Walter N. Welsch, died May 16, 2020. He graduated from St. John’s University and in 1951 joined 3M as a sales representative. While calling on jukebox manufacturer Wurlitzer, he developed an idea for replacing hand filing with...
- From The Additive Report
3D printing shop takes ‘innovative’ approach to serving customers
- By Kip Hanson
- May 15, 2020
- Article
DI Labs offers a broad range of 3D printing choices, including SLA, DLS, FFF/FDM, MJF, and metal, along with a new finishing technology.
- From The Fabricator
Elesa ESD components suitable for use in spraying, powder coating environments
- May 14, 2020
- Product Release
The Elesa ESD line of standard components offer a lack of electrostatic buildup to help ensure they remain free of powder accumulation in spraying and powder coating environments. These bridge handles, fluted grip knobs, and leveling feet provide an electro-static discharge function, so they can be...
- From The Fabricator
PCI awards 2020 scholarships
- May 8, 2020
- News Release
The Powder Coating Institute, Lakewood Ranch, Fla., has awarded its 2020 scholarships to worthy students who are studying various subjects that can lead to a career in powder coating, including polymer science, manufacturing, engineering, business management, and marketing. The 2020 PCI scholarship...
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