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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...
Cast Zinc Shot How cast zinc shot can save you money in your shot blasting applications.Cast Zinc Shot, manufactured by Transmet, is a soft metallic shot used for deburring, deflashing, cleaning and surface finishing blast applications on light metals and other...
8 Quick Tips for Extending the Life of Your Gibson Wheel Blast System8 Quick Tips for Extending the Life of Your Gibson Wheel Blast System Purchasing a Gibson wheel blast cleaning system can be significant investment, which is why regularly maintaining your system is...
Why use diamond grinding wheels in your cleaning room? Benefits of using diamond grinding tooling and how it can save you money.Being a 3rd generation foundryman and running cleaning rooms, I was introduced to the sales pitch for diamond grinding wheels 20...
What is Vapor Blasting? A detailed look at what the vapor blasting process is, how it compares to dry blasting and wet blasting, and best vapor blasting practices.What is Vapor Blasting? Vapor abrasive blasting equipment combines water and abrasive in a pot that is...
Do you get inconsistent surface finishes when sandblasting? You may be forgetting to check your work mix. If you are reclaiming and reusing your sandblast media, then you need to be aware of what a good sandblast media work mix is and how to maintain it. Having too...