Surface Treatment
How to Optically Polish Aluminum
There are two methods for optically polishing aluminum - knowing the right one for your project will save you time and money.
Read MoreThree Steps to a Diamond Finish
Ultrasonic profilers can be a great time saver. One veteran polisher recounts his step-by-step procedures and thoughts as he tackles one of the tool and die industry's toughest problems - intricate rib work combined with an impossibly short delivery time
Read MoreSecrets to Using Ultrasonic Profilers
Moldmakers have been reluctant to invest in ultrasonic profilers due to their cost and a lack of understanding on how they work. But are they missing out on an opportunity to reduce overall polishing time by more than 60 percent?
Read MoreGetting Quality Heat Treatment
Consultation with the heat treater regarding the material, mold configuration and processing variables is invaluable for maximizing tool life and cost efficiency.
Read MoreEfficiency: The Future of Polishing
Toolmakers have changed their ways over time, boosting efficiency and speed, so why is polishing being done the same way today as it was back in 1968? This article will offer polishers methods to reduce polishing time by at least 30 percent.
Read MoreSteel Heat Treating
The third in a series of articles on heat treatment, this month's offering looks at the heat treatment procedure, its principles and why heat treatment is necessary for steel.
Read MoreTexture Secrets
Of all the tasks polishers face in this trade, texture and its related problems are probably among the most challenging. But with a few tips and tricks, almost any polisher will be able to stand up to this daunting task to produce professional results.
Read MoreReclaiming the Lost Art of Benching
Tips, techniques and practices to help define real benching and engraving by hand.
Read MoreTeach Yourself Polishing
Schools for mold polishing do not exist and most veteran polishers don't want to teach the subject, so here are a few simple polishing guidelines.
Read MoreTexturing - The Finishing Step in the Mold Building Process
The ability to increase the visual appeal of the part, disguise molding imperfections and produce a more natural appearance make the art of texturing an important step in the production of desirable parts.
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