Surface Treatment

Basics

Rethinking How to Polish

Internal process documentation helps polishers build upon experience and overcome surface finish challenges.

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Mold Release: Paintable, FDA-Compliant Powder

New Dry-21 paintable PTFE powder mold release is a low-residue, spray-on release with FDA compliance for incidental food contact.

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Automotive

Laser Marking Process Resists Shot Blasting

Laserax’s laser marking process has enabled die casters to identify parts throughout the supply chain.

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Surface Finish Considerations for Better Molds

Mold material, tolerances, texture, mold release, flow, splay, hand finishing, machining and software impact surface finish decisions.

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Tips

Advancing Anode Assembly Fabrication

A look at the science of conforming anode assembly for chrome plating.

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Specially Treated Grain in Bristles Offers Discs Durability

Boride Engineered Abrasives says that Dedeco Sunbursts are best for finishing and polishing hard-to-access areas without removing detail or causing flat spots.

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Leadership

Innovation Abounds at NPE2018

Here is a review of some notable moldmaking innovations and advancements on display at NPE2018.

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Tool Steel

Welding Pre-hardened 40 Rockwell Material

Key tips help ensure safe shop welding practices when using pre-hardened 40 Rockwell material.

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Steps for Properly Evaluating a Mold Release Product

Here are some essential steps to follow when selecting the right agent to help eliminate issues that slow down cycle time.

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Choosing the Right Beam Source for Your Laser-Welding Operation

Fiber laser technology is here, but is it the right solution for your operation? 

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