January 2009 ISSUE

COVER STORY

Improved Automation

For robotic painting, the key word is density
#Industry 4.0

FEATURES

Mechanical Finishing

Cost-Effective Internal Deburring

We have improved the mass finishing over the years, but we continue to be challenged by internal burrs. Some of the internal deburring processes will work under one set of conditions but not another, and most processes either involve a substantial capital investment or very high costs by outside contractors.

Do You Want Your Business to Continue?

Share this roadmap with your financial advisor to start planning for succession.


Going Low-Temp

What to Consider when choosing ambient-temperature metal pretreatments


Improved Automation

For robotic painting, the key word is density


Old Plant, New Process

Novel zinc chemistry increases throughput at Elyria Plating


Strong Finish

Powder coating makes lockers better


Theatre of the Absurd

SUVs on the altar, hybrids and a ‘car czar.’


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