Some suggestions to reduce the human fatigue factor during field finishing include using the proper grit, bond hardness, and abrasive; speed control, and products aimed at improving process turnaround times.

Omegasonics offers customizable ultrasonic cleaning systems based on the user’s specifications. Specialized requirements include the types and sizes of objects to be cleaned and the type of contaminant to be removed. These factors help determine everything from tank size to transducer frequency,...

Rex-Cut Abrasives, a manufacturer of cotton fiber abrasive grinding and finishing products based in Fall River, Mass., has announced its $1 million investment in a new abrasive material manufacturing line. The shutdown and dismantling of the old line is complete, and new equipment is now being...

Americus, Ga.-based powder coatings manufacturer TCI Powder Coatings, an RPM Intl. company, has named Jack Bostock as vice president and general manager. Bostock has more than 30 years of experience in the industrial coatings OEM market, specifically in coating technologies. He spent more than 25...

Walter Surface Technologies has introduced the Enduro-Flex ALU™ flap disc for aluminum blending and finishing. This abrasive was developed for working with heat-sensitive metals such as aluminum and other nonferrous alloys. The disc’s zirconia alumina grain blend is free of iron, sulfur, and...

CGW-Camel Grinding Wheels, Niles, Ill., has named Mike Sullivan as president for CGW and Pasco in the U.S. and Canada. He has 35 years of abrasives experience, having served previously as vice president at United Abrasives/SAIT and director of industrial coated abrasives product management and...

Tri-State Fabricators, a full-service metal fabrication and finishing company in Amelia, Ohio, has hired David Hall as president. Rick Vogt, the company’s owner, has become CEO. Before joining the company, Hall held numerous executive-level positions and spent several years consulting for several...

Walter Surface Technologies has released two flap discs for polishing and finishing projects. Instant Polish™ is suitable for fast, single-step finishes. According to the company, it can achieve a No. 8 mirror finish in one step. It can lower metal roughness averages (Ra) by 20 micro-inches and...

Buehler has published a 16-page application guide that explains which polishing cloths to use on different ferrous and nonferrous metals, alloys, and steels. It answers frequently asked questions and provides recommendations for common issues. The guide also highlights the differences in the...