Mechanical Finishing

Lapping, Polishing Film Maximizes Strengths, Maintains Flexibility

Dia-Strip and Dia-Sheet film from Titan Tool Supply has a distinct construction that the company says makes it durable while remaining flexible, bendable and formable.

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Blast Nozzle Features Enhanced Noise Reduction

Kennametal adds noise-reducing Blast Ninja to portfolio of abrasive blast nozzles.

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Hubbard-Hall Technical Team Adds Senior Chemist to Staff

David Keller is joining the Hubbard-Hall technical team as a senior chemist.

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Wall Colmonoy Hires Business Development Manager, Surfacing Products

Wall Colmonoy welcomes Josh Gardner as its business development manager of surfacing products.

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Miles Chemical Anaheim Doubles Capacity with Second Building

Miles Chemical Anaheim is doubling its capacity with the purchase of a second facility adjacent to its existing one.

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Nadcap Discusses Efficacy of Pneumatic Needle Peening for Repair of Aerospace Parts

Supplier accreditation in this emerging technology is now attainable as part of the Nadcap process.

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Five Trends in Surface Finishing

You’re at IMTS because you’re interested in moving your business forward. No matter what role you fill in the manufacturing process chain, it’s important to consider how your parts will be finished. Here are five trends in surface finishing. 

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Reclaim Systems Recover Blast Media (and Dollars)

Thinking of investing in a blasting media reclaim system? Brandon Acker of Titan Abrasives Systems offers advice for choosing the right system for your operation.

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basics

Polishing vs. Buffing: What's the Difference?

Is polishing the same as buffing? Mechanical finishing expert, Pat Wenino, explains the differences between the two processes.

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Electroplating

Glass Bead Blasting as Plating Pretreatment

What are the best practices for using blasting in preparation for plating? Angelo Magrone of Bales Metal Surface Solutions discusses the ins and outs of glass bead blasting.

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