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How to Choose the Right Surface Finishing Product for the Job
Abrasive tools come in different sizes, grains and styles for completing grinding and surface finishing jobs. So how do you know which choice is right for your application? Here are some of the key factors to help you make the right decision.
Wire Feeding Issues? Consider These Common Causes First
Though welding operators often assume that the filler metal is the source of a wire feeding problem, it’s important to consider other common causes before taking any corrective steps. Don’t assume that cleaning lube off the wire or adding more lube is the answer. While there are many potential causes to poor wire feeding, many of them have simple solutions.
How to Increase Material Removal Efficiency and Your Bottom Line
From foundries to fabrication shops and final finishing, all areas of metalworking are looking to increase profitability through process efficiencies. Pneumatic tools that are appropriate for material removal can enable users to improve their productivity significantly. Here is a review of the latest air tools and how they are best suited to particular applications, along with considerations to take when specifying tools.
The New Generation of Resistance Welding: Not Your Father’s Process
Resistance welding is a sub-specialty in the world of metal joining that was often ignored and taken for granted in the past, but not anymore: so many exciting new process technology developments are now taking place in this field that shops are trying to keep up so they can capitalize on the new business opportunities being created.
Cut-to-Break: Optimizing Punching Operations for a Superior Edge
When it comes to flexible sheet metal fabrication, the punch machine might be a very old dog, but it has shown time and again that it has no problem learning new tricks with modular and interchangeable tooling.
Why Fluid Lubrication is Critical for Padded Reaming
Correct set-up of the padded reamer is critical to successful reaming, but proper selection of a metalworking fluid is also crucial for sufficient lubrication and emulsion properties that efficiently carry fines, help minimize defects, maximize throughput and increase tool life.
How to Achieve Maximum Tool Life with Proper Maintenance
Want to make the most out of your investment in punch press tooling and also help ensure the longevity of your machines? Here are a few simple maintenance recommendations to follow.
The Competitive Edge of Simulating Hybrid Operations
Realistic simulation of the entire hybrid process enables users to verify that the part will be built correctly, without causing damage to the part, machine, or expensive laser equipment. This enables shops to gain a competitive edge by choosing the best manufacturing strategies for creating, customizing and/or repairing products – all while redefining their current production technology to create new possibilities.
How to Avoid Making Stupid Mistakes
Most mistakes are just plain thoughtless, unintentional – and stupid. But once the genie is out of the bottle, the damage is done. What do we do about it? Here’s how to avoid making stupid (and possibly harmful) mistakes in the first place.
How the Stamping Industry Stays Strong
The stamping industry will be alive and strong in 2018, shifting to meet the changing needs of the marketplace and their customers. Here are some insights into how the industry is evolving to remain competitive and healthy.
Plasma Cutting Tips for Small Welding Shops
Light industrial CNC plasma cutting options now make it possible for small home-based businesses and hobbyists to complete amazing jobs that were almost impossible a decade ago. These new plasma cutting systems can provide great performance at even better prices, but make sure they fit your needs before getting started so that you aren’t disappointed.
Laying Groundwork for Great Laser Cutting: Start with the Slats
Though it is often overlooked by equipment users, one of the most critical factors to consistent laser cutting quality is the proper maintenance of the worktable where the cutting process takes place.
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