Content tagged with "painting"

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November 8, 2005

Ask and you shall receive A conveyor carrier takes a part into the dryoff oven. It's not every day that a small or medium-sized job shop invests in an entire line of new equipment. And buys 65 acres to build a new facility to house and operate it—especially if the company's knowledge and... Read more...

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January 29, 2004

Choosing the right coated abrasive for plate finishing applications Choosing the proper abrasive starts with understanding how the grain’s shape and other characteristics affect its suitability for the type of metal being finished and the surface finish required. Some types of coated abrasive grains are aluminum oxide, zirconia... Read more...

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January 13, 2004

Beating 'world' pricing This Finn-Power Express Bending Cell, which automates complex bending and reduces tedious and costly work stages, has last bend negative capability and fully automatic operations cycles—from loading the sheet to unloading the bent parts. "I have a precision sheet metal shop and... Read more...

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October 23, 2003

Blast Cleaning Equipment: What you need to know before buying Many options are available that can achieve the necessary prefinish requirements of any part. Of those options, blast cleaning can be an efficient and economical choice. Blast cleaning requires no chemicals and does not remove any surface metal in its process. Some facts however, should be... Read more...

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September 25, 2003

Roll formers look for a win Many systems enable users to download a DXF drawing directly into the roll forming line's computer. Not everyone can be the New York Yankees, or even the roll forming version—especially in today's economic climate. It would be nice, though. The Bronx Bombers have used a fat wallet... Read more...

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July 24, 2003

Which wire do you require? Many fabricators overlook the efficiencies they can gain by changing a wire or process. In fact, when you ask fabricators why they're using a particular electrode, some respond with "That's the way it's always been done here," even though another way might yield significant improvement.... Read more...

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May 29, 2003

Job shop reduces costs, improves laser's output The Laser Station regulator can be mounted to a secured surface to eliminate movement and potential leakage at the tubing connection. Such multilevel capabilities enable a customer to reduce the number of vendors it needs, thereby lowering handling and administration... Read more...

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May 29, 2003

Handling the rush Photo courtesy of Hanna Steel Corp., Fairfield, Ala. Think delicate: an antique vase, velvet gloves, the sweet sound of string music. Then imagine a typical stamping operation: bam-bam, metal on metal, all day long. OK, now put those two together. Voil—you've... Read more...

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April 15, 2002

Taking the pain out of paint - Finishing—Part 2 Editor's Note: This article is the second part of a two-part series about structural steel corrosion prevention. Part I , which appeared in the March issue, discussed surface preparation. Part II concerns paint application. "How difficult can it be? It's just paint!" That sums... Read more...

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July 12, 2001

Examining the GTAW environment Possibly the greatest development of the last decade was increased awareness of environmental and health concerns, which in the welding industry has prompted improvements in air quality, ergonomic workstations, and decreased exposure to materials deemed harmful to health. It is important... Read more...

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June 15, 2001

Whale watching: A doctor's love of whales leads to a complex welding project Object Orcas, or killer whales, have many of the characteristics loved and respected by man. Their size, strength, and speed allow them to hunt a range of fish, birds, and aquatic mammals, earning them the reputation as the ocean's top predator. They are intelligent animals that can be... Read more...

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February 19, 2001

Increasing stamping press productivity in the appliance industry: Advances in press technology and materials leave their mark To the pilots of high-performance aircraft and operators of stamping equipment, one rule holds true—keep surprises to a minimum. This is especially true for stamping operations in the appliance industry. With the exception of the development of programmable electronic controls,... Read more...

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