The increased use of additive manufacturing (AM) in the aerospace and medical markets fosters a growing need to finish the surfaces of additive parts to meet final application requirements. Since the additive manufacturing process is capable of...
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As a consultant, I frequently get asked, “My die sections are cracking—what type of tool steel should I use?” or “My punches chip frequently—how do I prevent this?” Tool steel selection is a crucial part of the die design...
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Grit, grade, bond and grinding speed all affect the process of choosing the right grinding wheel for the job. If you’re looking for a grinding wheel, you’ll soon discover there is no shortage of types from which to choose. The market...
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In this business, grinding is where the rubber hits the road, or more precisely, where the grain hits the metal. At every process upstream, most precision sheet metal fabricators employ at least some level of automation. But there’s no getting...
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As cutting tool orders continue their recovery from disruptions due to the pandemic, there is a need in the market for high performing tools that provide a better value proposition to the end-user. During the first session, Norton | Saint Gobain...
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Analyzing the chemistry of inbound material has long been beneficial for buyers of scrap metal, with different aluminum, stainless and red metal alloys yielding different prices on the market. Methods of identification and analysis have evolved...
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It may not be as marvelous as learning that the COVID-19 vaccines are over 90 percent effective, but here’s some good pandemic news: Some of the key players in grinding used the break from constant selling to finish the development and testing...
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Here are seven types of angle grinder discs and their different uses. According to Handyman’s World: “Learning to use an angle grinder properly can take a fair bit of practice. Specifically, you’ll often need to practice a variety of...
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Looking to upgrade your cylindrical grinding process? Consider these tips. According to Cutting Tool Engineering Magazine: “When considering upgrading a cylindrical grinding process from a conventional vitrified aluminum oxide or ceramic...
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As parts get smaller, challenges can get larger. Consider this. According to Modern Machine Shop: “Industries such as medical and dental continue to design components with extremely small features. For example, medical guidewires, which...
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Unlike some other markets impacted by COVID-19, the metallographic grinding market is still seeing growth. According to PRnews Leader: “Global ‘Disc Type Metallographic Grinding Machines Market’ report forecast 2020-2025...
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At times, it can be a challenge to accurately calculate the life of your wheel in the creep-feed grinding process. Here is more information on how to calculate this. According to Taqwa Gilani of Norton ǀ Saint-Gobain Abrasives in an article...
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