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What You Need to Know About the 2022 Chemical Excise Tax And how it affects the Foundry industry The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has re-instated a previous chemical tax after a hiatus for over 25 years. This ‘new’ chemical tax has amendments including...
7 Things You Should Be Doing When Sandblasting Every project requires a it’s own blasting process, equipment and media selection, but here are a few general sandblasting tips to help guide you in the process.1.) Never Blast With Silica Sand Besides new stricter laws...
Tumbling Media Composition Matters A Media Composition Resource Guide The composition of tumbling media plays an important role in your finishing process and determines whether the media is for cutting or finishing. Cutting media will contain abrasives within the...
Why Tumbling Media Shape Matters A Media Shape Resource Guide Tumbling media comes in many sizes, compositions, and shapes. Each of these factors are a crucial decision within your finishing application. We’re going to breakdown the various shapes of tumbler media in...
In this two-part foundry series, we explore the most common core defects and provide the most probably casuses. If you run into these core defects, use this troubleshooting guide to check your system. Minimizing the amount of defects in the core making room will boost...
PRESS RELEASE: Midvale Industries Celebrates 120th Anniversary Saint Louis, MO: Midvale Industries, a leading supplier of industrial process solutions, celebrates our 120th anniversary this year. Midvale began in 1901 as a local foundry and mining supplier, and today...
Shell Sand Core Defects Series Part 1In this two-part foundry series, we explore the most common shell sand core defects and provide probable causes to help eliminate them. If you run into these core defects, use this troubleshooting guide to check your system....
Are Robotics Right For Your Application? A look at robotics and automation in the manufacturing industryAutomation and robotic use in manufacturing processes is a trend that continues to grow in use and popularity. Automated manufacturing leads to maximum efficiency...
Paint Sprayer Maintenance Tips for Winter Keep your paint sprayer in peak condition during the cold winter months by following these simple maintenance steps. Deep Cleaning Release any built-up pressure Flush the system using flushing fluid Recommend flushing with...