Isotropic Finishing
It seems recently there has been more talk about the advantages of an isotropic, non directional finish on machined surfaces obtained through a chemically accelerated vibratory process. It isn't necessary to utilize a chemically accelerated chemistry to achieve an isotropic finish. The vibratory finishing process is what is producing the isotropic non directional finish which reduces or...
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Remtec's New Universal Finish
Norwood, MA - Remtec Inc., a leader in ceramic substrates and packages based on Plated Copper on Thick Film (PCTF) technology, has added a new universal finish of Electroless Nickel/Electroless Palladium/Immersion Gold (ENEPIG) as a standard finish to its umbrella of fabrication methods. The new finish resolves a problem of intermetalics detrimental to the reliability of solder joints (black pad...
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Manufacturing Trends for Medical/Pharmaceutical and Defense Industries
Manufacturing when it comes to the production of deliverables for use in the medical and/or defense industries is a constantly changing, and ever evolving process. It is imperative that any company that wants to be a profitable player in the arena is aware of and ready to adapt to the changes that are taking place in the moment, or are potentially just over the horizon. And of all of the emerging...
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Laser Engraving for ID Tags, Bar-Codes, and Many Varieties of Material Surface
Laser engraving machinery allows for lasers to act as would pens or pencils on a variety of surfaces, anything from metal, to exotic alloy, to wood, to laserable polymers. Unlike other forms of engraving, laser engraving requires no actual tool bits or other such solid means of etching." Rather, one aims the laser beam at the surface of the object, and programs its course to produce whichever ID...
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Why Choose a Concept-to-Completion Sheet Metal Fabricator
Concept-to-Completion provides you with the services and guidance you need to get your metal fabrication project done better, faster, and more cost effectively, all in one place.
Read More »Mass Finishing 101 - Tumbling Finishing - Art Versus Science
Mass finishing which includes tumbling finishing is achieved by using one of several types of equipment to enhance the surface aspects of a metal part. This equipment ranges from tumbling barrels to vibratory and centrifugal finishing equipment. The process also involves a finishing medium, water and a chemical compound. The media can consist of ceramic, plastic, steel and agra-media depending...
Read More »Sample Processing
Sample processing is providing a finish on a sample part through a process of testing to achieve the specifications required. The testing establishes the process or processes which meet the customer's requirements. These processes can be many different types including tumbling, blasting and more. The way we approach the sampling process is by concentrating on listening, very carefully and truly...
Read More »Aker Solutions Wins 'Cat D' Drilling Equipment Contract
28 March 2012 - Aker Solutions has received a Letter of Award from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME), to supply a further two drilling equipment packages to the 'Category D' drilling rigs the yard is building for the rig operator Songa Offshore. Contract value is undisclosed. The development of the Cat D semi-submersible drilling rigs has been initiated by Statoil, the international...
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Photovoltaic Metallization enables low temperature processing.
Suited for solar cells built on thin film photovoltaic substrates, whether flexible or stainless steel, DuPont(TM) Solamet® PV416 can be processed at temperatures less than 140°C. Silver paste material provides printed conductivity of 10 mW/sq at 25 microns, low contact resistance of 3 mW.cmÂ-², and line resolution of less than 100 microns. These are key properties for optimized...
Read More »Six Hints to Make Your Finishing Process Faster
Often times, individuals are aware that their process for finishing parts isn't efficient, but they don't know how to begin to fix it. We've put together an outline of six steps that will each assist in reducing the time it takes to finish your parts. 1. Examine Your Production Line For Efficiency Opportunities. Are the parts you are finishing in your facility reworked or scrapped frequently?...
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Chemically Accelerated Surface Finishing
How Accelerate Surface Finishing (ASF) Works ASF uses a surface active compound that forms a soft film on the surface of the metal part. Nonabrasive media removes the soft film from the high or peaks of the part surface leaving the valleys untouched. The soft film is removed, exposing a new metal surface which will reform the soft film. This continuous forming and removal of the soft coating...
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Krueger Sentry Gauge Announces the Release of Two New Chemical Sight Gauge Models Designed for Aggressive Liquid Storage Monitoring
Krueger Sentry Gauge, a leader in chemical sight gauges, now offers the ultimate in aggressive liquid storage monitoring devices. From sulfuric and hydrochloric acid to bleach, and acetone, our products are designed with robust features that deliver a long and trouble-free service life. See our video to learn all about this new and innovative line of sight gauges.
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