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Finishing - Page 4
- From The Fabricator
Using laser scanning to inspect part cleanliness
- By Alexander Blätterman
- Aug 21, 2023
- Article
Stand-alone and inline laser scanners perform the crucial job of assessing part cleanliness before certain manufacturing processes.
- From The Fabricator
AR Iron achieves AAMA 2604 and AAMA 2605 certification for powder coating
- Aug 10, 2023
- News Release
AR Iron, Las Vegas, has passed the testing set forth by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) to offer AAMA 2604- and AAMA 2605-compliant powder coatings.
- From The Fabricator
SAF announces staff changes in California, Texas
- Aug 8, 2023
- News Release
Atlanta-based SAF has promoted Diane McCaffrey to western general manager of the Redding, Calif., branch and has hired Michael Garceau as account manager in Temple, Texas.
- From The Fabricator
Electrocoating manual updated
- Aug 7, 2023
- Product Release
The Chemical Coaters Association Intl. has released the updated Electrocoating for Industrial Finishing Applications technical manual. This coil-bound manual, which includes new color graphics and photos, serves as a guide to operating an e-coat system and managing the process for efficiency and...
- From The Fabricator
Walter’s Allegro announces changes to sales team
- Jul 31, 2023
- News Release
Windsor, Conn.-based Walter Surface Technologies has announced the retirement of Gary Gray, Eastern U.S. sales manager, after 25 years at Allegro. He is succeeded by Scott Lynch.
- From The Fabricator
PCI’s Powder Coating Week 2024 set for March 11-13
- Jul 25, 2023
- News Release
The Powder Coating Institute, Lakewood Ranch, Fla., will host Powder Coating Week 2024 from March 11 to 13 at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld in Orlando, Fla.
- From The Fabricator
CCAI recognizes 2023 award recipients
- Jul 24, 2023
- News Release
Chemical Coaters Association Intl. has presented its 2023 James F. & David J. Wright Lifetime Achievement Awards and recognized the CCAI Chapter Users and Suppliers of the Year.
- From The Fabricator
Drag finishing systems deliver targeted surface finishes on femur components
- Jul 12, 2023
- News Release
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.
- From The Fabricator
Tiger 2.0 grinding wheels from Weiler Abrasives include visual indicator for optimal use
- Jul 12, 2023
- Product Release
Weiler Abrasives has introduced Tiger 2.0 zirconia alumina and aluminum oxide cutting, grinding, and combination wheels applications such as shipbuilding, pressure vessel fabrication, and heavy equipment fabrication.
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- Jul 7, 2023
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- From The Fabricator
ATI Industrial Automation’s CGV-900 compliant angle grinder designed for robotic grinding, finishing
- Jun 28, 2023
- Product Release
ATI Industrial Automation has introduced the CGV-900 compliant angle grinder to provide an automated alternative to grinding and finishing by hand.
- From The Fabricator
A3 Robotic Grinding & Finishing Conference comes to Minneapolis July 25-26
- Jun 20, 2023
- News Release
Companies seeking information on automated material removal and finishing can learn about the latest tools, best practices, and success stories at the A3 Robotic Grinding & Finishing Conference in Minneapolis, July 25-26. Organized by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) and presented...
- From The Fabricator
Paint precision in a manufacturing shop gets a boost with Toronto tech
- By Rob Colman
- Jun 20, 2023
- Article
With defect rates running as high as 25% in some industrial paint applications, Mazlite plans to use sensors and artificial intelligence to improve the consistency and quality of finishes for manufacturers.
- From The Fabricator
CCAI to present Finishing Pavilion and Conference at FABTECH, Sept. 11-14
- Jun 14, 2023
- News Release
In its 14th year as a FABTECH partner, CCAI will present its Finishing Pavilion and Conference at FABTECH as the trade show returns to McCormick Place in Chicago, Sept. 11-14.
- From The Fabricator
Tri-Fin Finishing Solutions marks 20 years in business
- Jun 7, 2023
- News Release
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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