Mechanical Finishing

Choosing Abrasive Compounds

Abrasive compounds for finishing a range of applications from prime automotive to painted cabinetry to composites.

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Video 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.

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An 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.

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Episode 19: Brandon Acker, Titan Abrasive Systems

Brandon Acker of Titan Abrasive Systems offers insights for blasting best practices.

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The 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.

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Norton Releases Abrasives Product Guide

New product guide simplifies right angle grinding abrasives selection.

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Ask The Expert

Tips 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.

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Weiler Abrasives Appoints Technical Applications Manager

Pete Hutchinson has rejoined Weiler Abrasives, assuming the role of technical applications manager.

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Clemco Celebrates 80th Anniversary

Abrasive blasing equipment provide Clemco Industries releases retrospective article celebrating 80th anniversary.

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Weiler Abrasives Offers Downloadable Guide

The surface conditioning company is offering a downloadable PDF of its new Multi-Pass Welding Guide.

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