Chlorinated paraffins are excellent stamping lubricants. They protect the tooling during deep draws and allow the formation of the part to take place without weakening the metal. The problem arises when these waxy lubricants need to be removed from the part after they have been formed and before the next process…
Parts Washer: Removal of Chlorinated Paraffins
Posted by on November 8th, 2007 in Technology · 0 CommentsChoosing a 35mm Slide and Negative Scanning Service
Posted by on November 8th, 2007 in Technology · 0 CommentsIf you are one of those people with boxes of old negatives in your basement or hall closet, you are not alone. Photography has been a popular hobby with people ever since the invention of the first camera…
Parts Washers: Washing Parts in Manufacturing Cells - Just In Time
Posted by on November 7th, 2007 in Technology · 0 CommentsCellular manufacturing has gained widespread acceptance in the manufacturing industry. The concept of breaking the plant floor into smaller, more manageable sub units has offered production supervisors the opportunity to be more flexible in scheduling and more disciplined in performing preventative maintenance tasks…
Parts Washers: Monitoring Washers for Maintenance
Posted by on November 7th, 2007 in Technology · 0 CommentsDespite what manufacturers want to hear, washing parts is a critical step in the production process. Components that are not properly cleaned at each step are unable to function as designed when completed. In order to maintain a high level of quality, parts washers need to be properly maintained…
Parts Cleaner: The Role of Chlorinated Solvents in Metal Cleaning
Posted by on November 7th, 2007 in Technology · 0 CommentsManufacturers and plant managers face a difficult challenge when choosing a surface cleaner. There are many options on the market, ranging from aqueous or semi-aqueous solutions, to flammable hydrocarbon solvents, or to fluorinated/brominated solvents…
Metal Fabrication and Metal Cleaning: Treating Layers of Soil
Posted by on November 7th, 2007 in Technology · 0 CommentsInternal quality systems and external customer demands require metal forming companies to wash every component they stamp, cut, hydro-form, turn, shear, or otherwise produce in their facility…
New Parts Washer or Rebuild of Old Unit?
Posted by on November 7th, 2007 in Technology · 0 CommentsA custom-built parts washer takes from 14 to 22 weeks to build and costs a significant amount of money. When a manufacturing company needs a new parts washer, but is unable or unwilling to purchase a brand new machine there is an alternative…
Metal Cleaning: Introduction and Use of Chlorinated Parrafin
Posted by on November 7th, 2007 in Technology · 0 CommentsThe stamping industry focuses on clean cuts and fast forming. Clean cuts and forms prevent metal from losing strength or stretching. Cost and production rates are of equal importance. These necessitate finding a lubricant that extends the life of the tooling that forms the product…
Video Production and Using Quality Lighting
Posted by on November 7th, 2007 in Technology · 0 CommentsArtistic lighting can be the perfect mood creator and emotion enhancer. Notice how even game shows like Who Wants to be a Millionaire? feature dramatic lighting? That’s not an accident…
Car Audio Systems - What Everyone Needs To Know
Posted by on November 7th, 2007 in Technology · 0 CommentsThe music and sounds that come out of an automobile is called a car audio system and nowadays, there is a never-ending supply of basic modifications to elaborate upgrades to consider. Even now, the stock car audio arrangements associated with manufacturers offer much more than the 8-track and tape cassette players of yesterday…