Professionals and hobbyists alike use abrasive blasting for a wide variety of jobs, from surface preparation to cleaning, cutting and polishing. As any technician will tell you, the right abrasive powder can make all the difference. The special properties of sodium […]
Also known as additive manufacturing, 3D printing technology offers lower costs with greater customization, speed, and flexibility for many parts. For 35 years, the technology has expanded to provide useful applications in aerospace, manufacturing, medicine, and other industries. Extensive use […]
At the beginning of 2021, safety is on all our minds. In addition to the current pandemic safety protocols, it’s also a good time to consider micro abrasive blasting safety best practices. Micro abrasive blasting work of all kinds, from […]
Micro-abrasive blasting offers several beneficial electronics industry applications. Three important uses include the preparation of silicon wafers, conformal coating removal, and wire stripping. From tiny microchips to sprawling printed circuit boards, delicate electronic components power everything from marathon runners’ ID […]
Abrasive blasting makes life easier, from the DIY workshop to the factory floor. This versatile process easily removes paint and rust to speed your car restoration project. It also delivers the precision to drill fragile electronic components without damaging the […]
Machine tools, both manually operated and numerical control (CNC) deliver precision and flexibility in manufacturing. A well-engineered machine tool process ensures the rapid and accurate production of machined parts. Choosing to use micro-abrasive blasting in the production process over other […]
A recent survey conducted by on-demand manufacturer Fictiv reported that COVID-19 has hurt most manufacturing businesses (89%) and industries.* Even with the negative business impacts from COVID-19, 97% of those surveyed said that the crisis created new business opportunities. Furthermore. […]
The question rests on everyone’s minds. Will manufacturing outsourced over the past 30 years to China and elsewhere be coming back to the USA? Let’s look at recent government action, effects of the pandemic and some underlying trends to gain […]
With COVID-19 all over the news and social media, safe behavior is very much a concern. Fortunately, safety is the objective of many micro-abrasive blasting applications. Let’s take a look at some of the ways that micro-abrasive blasting contributes to […]
After six weeks of stay-at-home sheltering and non-essential business shut-downs, Americans are ready and anxious to go back to work. When conditions allow, they will be returning to a post-COVID-19 world filled with new challenges where many things have changed. […]