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Finishing - Page 57
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Vollrath acquires CDF Industries' cleaning equipment division
- Mar 10, 2017
- News Release
Metal stamper and fabricator Vollrath Co. LLC, Sheboygan, Wis., has acquired the cleaning equipment division of CDF Industries, an industrial cleaning equipment design and manufacturer in Quakertown, Pa. The acquisition adds cleaning equipment designs and processes to Vollrath’s portfolio of...
- From The Fabricator
Flexible laser removes rust from hard-to-reach surfaces
- Mar 8, 2017
- Product Release
Fonon Corp. has incorporated Flexion™ technology in the Laser Photonics™ CleanTech™ line of laser products used for nonabrasive surface preparation, paint removal, and surface cleaning. This technology allows the laser system to remove rust, paint, anodization, and other surface materials in...
- From The Fabricator
Linetec expands capacity, adds 70 employees
- Mar 7, 2017
- News Release
Wausau, Wis.-based architectural finisher Linetec, a provider of paint and anodize finishing, has announced a $3 million investment to double the capacity of the thermal services department. The firm offers thermal insulating strut and poured-and-debridged services, including for 90-degree and for...
- From The Fabricator
Pneumatic grinders are compact, lightweight
- Mar 6, 2017
- Product Release
Suhner Abrasive Expert has introduced four new pneumatic grinders. The portable, lightweight tools are designed primarily for machine building, tool- and moldmaking and maintenance, aircraft construction, astronautics, automotive manufacturing, and foundries. The grinders feature an exhaust air...
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Osborn names product marketing manager
- Mar 1, 2017
- News Release
Richmond, Ind.-based Osborn, a supplier of industrial brushes, polishing compounds, and buffs, has named Scott Scheider as product marketing manager for its Load Runners® division of standard and custom idler rollers. Scheider has more than seven years of industry experience. He previously worked...
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Technological advances in powder coating spray and recovery
Gone are the days of the large monolithic powder coatings systems that snaked around a shop floor and the need to have multiple booths for color changes. Technology advances now make more compact, one-booth systems capable of quick and easy color changes a reality.
- From The Fabricator
Powder Coating Institute names 2017 board of directors, executive officers
- Feb 16, 2017
- News Release
The Powder Coating Institute, a Taylor Mill, Ky.-based nonprofit technical and professional association that provides information and education on powder coating technologies worldwide, has announced its 2017 executive officers:President: Ron Cudzilo, George Koch SonsVice president: Chris Merritt,...
- From The Fabricator
Flap wheels offer consistent finishing
- Feb 9, 2017
- Product Release
Saint-Gobain Abrasives has introduced Norton Blaze R920 ceramic alumina flap wheels, designed to deliver a smooth, consistent finish with a fast, cool, uniform rate of cut in tough production applications, says the company. The wheels are suitable for aggressive grinding and precision finishing,...
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Burs improve surface finish in aluminum, nonferrous metal applications
- Feb 9, 2017
- Product Release
Pferd Inc. offers the ALU/NF CUT line of carbide burs for use on aluminum, brass, copper, and tin, as well as harder materials such as alloys with a high SiC content, titanium, titanium alloys, and bronze. The burs come in a variety of shapes and dimensions, with shank diameters of 1/8 and 1/4 in....
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Walter Surface Technologies appoints president/COO
- Feb 8, 2017
- News Release
Walter Surface Technologies, Pointe-Claire, Que., a supplier to the metal surface treatment industry, has announced the appointment of MarcAndré Aubé as president/COO. Before joining the company, he was president/COO of GardaWorld Protective Services. He holds an MBA and CFA and has experience...
- From The Welder
Diamond grinding wheel features topside abrasive
- Feb 1, 2017
- Product Release
Innovative Products of America® (IPA®) has introduced the #8150, a 4.5-in. diamond grinding wheel. Its 3-D contour with topside abrasive coating and thin profile edge allows for cutting, back cutting, gully cutting, and bead finishing with one wheel. According to the company, the disc maintains...
- From The Fabricator
Disc finishing machine handles all workpiece sizes
- Jan 31, 2017
- Product Release
Designed for general-purpose to precision finishing applications, Palmgren®’s 24-in. disc finishing machine can grind, deburr, contour, and finish all sizes and types of workpieces. Safety features include fully adjustable guarding, a white power-on light, green machine running light, drum...
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Brochure highlights general industrial finishes
- Jan 19, 2017
- Product Release
PPG has published a new, general industrial finishes brochure that highlights coatings for two dozen industries, from electrical components and pipe and tube products to fastener products, light-duty equipment, tools, medical instruments and machinery, and miscellaneous construction. The four-page...
- From The Fabricator
Duval Precision Grinding receives upgrade to Tier 1 vendor status for GE
- Jan 18, 2017
- News Release
Duval Precision Grinding, Chicopee, Mass., has been approved as a Tier 1 vendor for General Electric (GE). The company provides ID grinding, OD grinding, surface grinding, jig grinding, and CNC grinding services for a variety of industries. With this status, Duval Precision Grinding will work...
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PCI, Gema accepting applications for scholarship
- Jan 17, 2017
- News Release
The Powder Coating Institute (PCI) and its corporate Diamond member, Gema USA Inc., A Graco Inc. Company, are accepting applications for the 2017-18 Gema/PCI Scholarship. To qualify, the candidate must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student studying engineering in an accredited college or...
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