Mechanical Finishing
Choosing Abrasive Compounds
Abrasive compounds for finishing a range of applications from prime automotive to painted cabinetry to composites.
Read MoreVideo Podcast: Norton | Saint-Gobain Abrasives' APS Automation Cell Tour
Mike Shappell of Norton | Saint-Gobain Abrasives, takes PF on a video tour of the company’s new Abrasive Process Solutions (APS) automation cell, which offers finishers a path to automation for mechanical finishing processes.
ListenAn Interview With Brandon Acker, Titan Abrasive Systems
Blasting plays an important surface preparation for coating operations. Brandon Acker, president of Titan Abrasive Systems, offers insights for blasting best practices, common pitfalls and more.
Read MoreEpisode 19: Brandon Acker, Titan Abrasive Systems
Brandon Acker of Titan Abrasive Systems offers insights for blasting best practices.
ListenThe Basics of Automotive Surface Engineering by Isotropic Superfinishing
This paper discusses using a non-abrasive, high density media in conjunction with an isotropic superfinishing (ISF) chemistry. This improved surface significantly reduces friction and provides several engineering advantages. The paper also reviews the technique used to generate ISF and some of the improvements that can be imparted to metal-to-metal contact surfaces.
Read MoreNorton Releases Abrasives Product Guide
New product guide simplifies right angle grinding abrasives selection.
Read MoreTips for Choosing Abrasive Blasting Safety Equipment and Safety Procedures
Selecting new blasting equipment? Lane Barnholtz of Clemco Industries, manufacturer of air-powered abrasive blasting equipment, offers insights for choosing the correct equipment for your needs.
Read MoreWeiler Abrasives Appoints Technical Applications Manager
Pete Hutchinson has rejoined Weiler Abrasives, assuming the role of technical applications manager.
Read MoreClemco Celebrates 80th Anniversary
Abrasive blasing equipment provide Clemco Industries releases retrospective article celebrating 80th anniversary.
Read MoreWeiler Abrasives Offers Downloadable Guide
The surface conditioning company is offering a downloadable PDF of its new Multi-Pass Welding Guide.
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