The Fabricator

APRIL 2, 2024

The new Timesavers 22 series 3 Head EdgeMaster is suitable for deburring, edge conditioning, and finishing in one pass.

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Plastics Today

JANUARY 5, 2023

Introducing Quantum from Amcor Rigid Packaging, the next step in bottle lightweighting that focuses on the finish aka the threads that accept a cap or closure.

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The Fabricator

MAY 4, 2023

In an effort to better protect water sources, the EPA is collecting information from metal finishing companies and electroplaters involved in chromium plating, chromium anodizing, chromic acid etching, and chromate conversion coating.

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The Fabricator

JULY 12, 2023

Medical technology company Smith+Nephew chose Rösler R 6/1000 SF drag finishers to impart precisely defined finishes on different surface areas of its orthopedic implants.

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Mold Making Technology

JUNE 27, 2023

announces a surface finish probing and reporting solution for CNC coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) equipped with Renishaw Revo SFP2 (surface finish probe). Photo Credit: Verisurf Software Inc. Verisurf Software Inc. This is made possible by Verisurf support for Renishaw Revo multi-sensor five-axis probing.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 19, 2023

The post Autonomous trailer unloading and robotic dry wall finishing appeared first on Robotics Business Review. This week we recap the 2023 Robotics Summit event and interview Fox Robotics' new CEO Marin Tchakarov and Canvas Robotics' CEO and co-founder Kevin Albert.

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The Fabricator

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Inefficient grinding and finishing can damper a metal fab shop’s true productive potential. The right technique, environment, and tools can help.

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The Fabricator

APRIL 18, 2024

Mid Atlantic Machinery has introduced the Finishline Oxy 2550 5D finishing system.

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The Fabricator

AUGUST 24, 2023

Randbright (Dry/Wet) Centerless Deburring, Finishing, and Polishing Machines run a variety of abrasive belts, finishing wheels, wire brushes, and buffing wheels for grinding, finishing, deburring, polishing, and cleaning. More Information.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 27, 2023

However, when it comes to surface finishing, conventional ceramic-coated abrasives are known to be brutal on base materials, wear out abrasive discs quickly, and produce inconsistent results. The post Finish strong with 3M™ precision grain abrasives appeared first on Manufacturers' Monthly.

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The Fabricator

JANUARY 5, 2024

The Chemical Coaters Association International Finishing Education Foundation (CCAIFEF), Lakewood Ranch, Fla., is accepting applications for the 2024 Matt Heuertz Scholarship Program.

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Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 3, 2023

For example, pistons, connecting rods, camshafts and transmission gears are all small and easy to bring to a dedicated gaging station where the operator can quickly assess the surface finish on the part. Surface finish in these applications is critical. This is a prime candidate for a dedicated portable surface finish gage.

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The Fabricator

JANUARY 8, 2024

Registration is open for CCAI’s Women in Finishing (WiF) Forum, to be held April 15-17 at the Drury Plaza Lake Buena Vista Orlando in Orlando, Fla.

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The Fabricator

JANUARY 9, 2023

To keep up with more efficient laser blanking, more metal fabrication shops are asking for robots to perform material handling at flat-part finishing machines.

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The Fabricator

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

When finishing aluminum, a metal fabricator needs to keep the material clear of contaminants and minimize heat.

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 21, 2023

Here, we’ll break down common challenges and recommended software solutions — an equidistant tool path and why it works well for molds with complex shapes; how to set up rest finishing to clean up areas that a larger tool missed; and CAD/CAM five-axis toolpath capabilities highlighted by a complex mold application.

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Finish Thompson Inc. proud to announce key personnel changes as company continues to expand its presence in the corrosive fluid space.

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The Fabricator

JULY 7, 2023

Learn how New Norton Vortex® Rapid Prep Flap Discs offer longer life, with improved productivity and smear-free finishes. Norton patented Vortex agglomerated aluminum oxide grain technology enables the cutting power of a coarser grit while producing a finer finish in one abrasives disc solution. More Information.

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The Fabricator

MAY 9, 2023

Tri-Fin is a leading provider of finishing solutions in the Chicagoland area serving manufacturers in a broad spectrum of industries and the premier go-to source for powder coating, liquid paint and complete finishing services. Tri-Fin is the perfect solution partner for Metal Fabricators, Aluminum Die Casters and more.

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AU Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

In this article, I will bang the drum for tried and tested technologies such as mass finishing that when applied to AM parts can cost-effectively fulfil all the requirements in terms of the nature and precision of AM parts. Mass finishing is wrongly regarded by many as a relatively crude technology. GOOD ENOUGH?

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The Fabricator

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

will host its 2024 Industrial Finishing Safety Seminar at Graco’s Dayton French Lake Training Center in Dayton, Minn., The Chemical Coaters Association Intl. April 24 and 25.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Birchwood Technologies new patent pending TRU TEMP ® Stainless black oxide finishing process is used as part of a two-stage chemical reaction, beginning with an activation step with a dilute muriatic acid solution. What’s more, is that TRU TEMP Stainless uses zero chrome in the formulation unlike other competitive stainless finishes.

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The Fabricator

MARCH 20, 2024

The 41 series Trident wet deburring and finishing machine has been introduced by Timesavers.

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Mold Making Technology

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Ford TuffCut 3D XFO and XFO-AL series tangential radius form enables high-accuracy finishing of large drafted/radiused surfaces and blended fillets with one cutting tool. The series is designed to machine with a large stepover during finishing and semi-finishing operations accurately and efficiently. Ford The M.A.

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The Fabricator

JUNE 7, 2023

Tri-Fin Finishing Solutions, a provider of professional paint finishing in Elk Grove Village, Ill., is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

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Robotics Automation News

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Sheet metal fabrication, a testament to the ingenuity of human engineering, stands as a cornerstone in the world of manufacturing. This versatile and widely-used process involves the meticulous manipulation of metal sheets, transforming them into the building blocks of countless industries.

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The Fabricator

JANUARY 23, 2024

disc floor finishing machine. Palmgren offers a 6- by 48-in.-belt, belt, 12-in.-disc

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Metrology

JANUARY 15, 2023

The post Simulating Additive Manufacturing From Start to Finish appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine. Additive manufacturing of tools using a laser powder bed fusion process offers a great number of advantages: It is economical, precise and allows for customized solutions. That said, it can.

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AU Manufacturing

MARCH 12, 2023

Today, supports are still essential for part fidelity during the manufacturing process, but they must be removed to achieve the required finished product with the intended shape, features and tolerances. The post Automated support removal & finishing for metal AM — robots vs CNC appeared first on Australian Manufacturing.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 19, 2023

Delivering exceptional versatility and high efficiency, the Palmgren Combination 6 x 14-inch Finishing Machine is designed to meet the needs of the end-user. The post Combination Belt and Disc Finishing Machine Built on User Feedback appeared first on Fabricating and Metalworking. The 100-year-old Palmgren is a C.H.

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MEM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Award winning contract packing and fulfilment specialist The Finishing Line is moving to extensive new premises in October, marking a new era for the company, according to Founder and Managing Director, Andy Mead. The Finishing Line was first set up 36 years ago by Andy Mead, initially operating from his garage.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The AS-9 Plus is engineered to produce the same fast, smooth cutting action customers have come to expect from the AS-9, but with optimized finishing capabilities. Like the standard AS-9, the Plus is a medium-hard stone with moderate breakdown that can be used on all types of tool steels and EDM scale surfaces.

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Metrology

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The post Reflecting The Finish: The Crucial Role of Post-Processing in AM appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine. Post-processing plays a pivotal role in additive manufacturing (AM) by bridging the gap between raw 3D-printed parts and their final functional forms.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 26, 2023

This enables up to twice the stepover during machining operations, decreasing cycle time without sacrificing surface finish. The company highlights its ABL series inserts, which use an innovative hybrid ball lens design to provide a large end face radius — typically equal to the diameter.

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Modern Machine Shop

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The polished flute faces optimize performance for a smoother surface finish. A coolant hole in each flute aids with increased chip evacuation, higher speeds and feeds and longer tool life. The body of the port tools are made of heat-treated alloy steel, and the brazed inserts are made of premium submicron carbide.

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Mold Making Technology

JUNE 28, 2023

The concept, originally introduced in November 2022 , is well suited for roughing and finishing, giving it a variety of uses for industries like mold and die. Photo Credit: Sandvik Coromant Cutting tool specialist Sandvik Coromant is expanding its line of CoroMill Dura versatile solid end mills with aluminum-specific tools.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 6, 2023

expands its precision micro finishing tool online product catalog offerings, making more than 100 products available for immediate customer order and shipment via www.TitanToolSupply.com. Photo Credit: Titan Tool Supply Inc. Titan Tool Supply Inc.

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