Surface finishing a turbine blade in an OTEC SF4 From aerospace to autosport, high performance component surface finishing is key to performance. In this video, Fintek shows how to surface finishing a turbine blade in an OTEC SF4 stream…
Streaming a dream finish A gamechanger for the surface finishing of engine blades has been introduced by OTEC Präzisionsfinish via its controllable stream finishing systems, which enables Fintek - who represent OTEC in the…
Rösler makes key mass finishing production and R&D investments To meet the increasing demand for media and compounds, Rösler is expanding its consumables production at its Untermerzbach, Germany location. Innovative developments in this field allow for the further optimisation…
Customer-centric coatings covered Committed to making the REACH changeover as easy as possible for its customers, Mankiewicz reveals that it has gained authorisation for the continued use of the CELEROL WashPrimer. For…
DeburringEXPO returns to Karlsruhe, Germany in October Whether they’re required for downstream manufacturing steps or for error-free functioning, surface characteristics are decisive with regard to part and product quality. Processes such as deburring and precision surface finishing…
A fight to the finish To reduce the costs of surface finishing additively manufactured parts, Innovate UK has brought together a team of experts under the project leadership of Croft Additive Manufacturing, including Liverpool John…
It’s a flying finish! According to surface finishing specialists, Rösler, perfect surface finishes for large and small gear components have now become a reality with its innovative drag finishing system for aerospace applications. Aerospace…
Go flexible, now! Ever faced undesired paint cracking on engine nacelles? Mankiewicz has developed a highly flexible primer coating solution that is able to withstand the movements and stretching of composites by absorbing…
Guyson to launch new ATEX blast cabinet systems at TCT Industrial finishing equipment manufacturer, Guyson International will be showcasing its new Euroblast Ex range of blast systems at TCT 2018 – stand S44. Designed for use with potentially explosive powders…
International Applications appointed as UK distributor for Helios International Applications (IAL), through its Japanese stakeholder Eguchi Iwao, has recently been appointed as the UK distributor for Helios industrial paint and coatings. Relatively unknown in the UK market until…
Hardide invests for further North American growth Advanced surface coating technology company, Hardide Coatings has appointed Mark Hanania as business development engineer based in Houston, Texas to help drive growth in the oil, gas and energy sectors…
Indestructible Paint celebrates 40 years of success From a small independent workshop in Birmingham’s Acocks Green to a global supplier of high performance niche products to multi-national customers in highly demanding industries – Indestructible Paint says its…
Promoting the coating PVD coatings specialists, Oerlikon Balzers discusses how to improve the life and performance of critical aerospace components. Aerospace Manufacturing reports. The aerospace industry is increasingly turning to PVD and PACVD…
The finishing touch! Rösler’s aerospace projects manager, Tony Pugh reveals how the company’s surface finishing and preparation products are helping the aerospace sector find the best way to a better finish. Rösler are…
A flying finish for airbus! Multi-function surface testing facility installed by George Koch provides an innovative solution to help Airbus UK move to a chrome-free treatment process. Aerospace Manufacturing reports. Process system specialist, George Koch…
Valence makes Garden Grove facility expansion Valence Surface Technologies (Valence) has announced that it is investing in a 10,000ft2 facility expansion at its Garden Grove site, formerly known as Coastline Metal Finishing. The additional space will…
Extreme conditions call for perfect results Establishing top quality surfaces in the aerospace industry, drag finishing, disc finishing and stream finishing machine builder, OTEC has steadily established itself on the market by developing innovative new machine…
New advanced coatings are ready for take-off Oerlikon Metco explains how it is improving the thermal protection of aero-engine components through innovative new material compositions, processes and coating applications. Aerospace Manufacturing reports. Oerlikon Metco says its customers…
Indestructible Paint finalises Colour-Therm range rationalisation Indestructible Paint says it has completed an extensive rationalisation of the Colour-Therm range of thermochromic paints – a move that is set to be of major benefit in a long…
A flying finish! Aerospace Manufacturing hears how Mitutoyo has helped Martin-Baker improve its surface finish inspection processes with the introduction of its SV-3100 surface finish tester. For more than 67 years, Martin-Baker has…
Automated selective plating takes off after SIFCO and Safran’s pioneering project SIFCO Applied Surface Concepts (ASC) has developed the first robotic selective plating station for landing gear for Safran Landing Systems in Gloucester. Safran Landing Systems is a manufacturer of landing…
Get your surface finishing under control! Mike Richardson hears how Suhner Automation has harnessed robotic technology to save time, improve repeatability and remove the grind from what can be an extremely manual and repetitive surface finishing…
Engineering for edges Deburring and surface treatment specialist Ellesco takes its production process role seriously, working with manufacturers of deburring and surface treatment equipment to deliver what it describes as ‘Engineering for Edges’…
Already 36% more occupied floor space at second DeburringEXPO 10 months before DeburringEXPO opens its doors for the second time, occupied net exhibition floor space has already surpassed the previous event in 2015 by 36%. This significant growth demonstrates…
