The Importance of Aerospace Metal Finishing

The aerospace industry has been one of the biggest pioneers in the world of machined and finished metals. Due to the harsh conditions metals have to endure out in space, many companies operating in the aerospace sector often commission metalworking companies to come up with new and unique innovations that are better, stronger and much more resilient. In fact, many of the items that are used by metalworking factories were invented by companies operating in the aerospace sector. At one point in time, aluminum was regarded as an exotic material. Today, it is perhaps the most widely used metal. Aluminum is used in aircraft applications and a wide range of aerospace applications. It is light, tough and extremely resilient to external atmospheric elements.

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Ways an Industrial Shrink Wrap Machine Can Help Warehouse Operations

Today, a warehouse must have modern tools and equipment in order to operate with efficiency. A piece of equipment that many warehouse owners and managers find helpful is an industrial shrink wrap machine. Discover three reasons why so many warehouses have this item in their collection of equipment that they use on a daily basis.

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CNC Plastic Machining: Factors And Benefits

With the use of plastic components continuing to grow, it is becoming increasingly difficult for many fabrication and machine shops to ignore it. While some will continue to specialize in metal, others will see the benefits of including CNC plastic machining in their arsenal. This can prove to be advantageous for the machine shop, although, like any form of machining, it is imperative to consider the factors that will affect choosing the right plastic.

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Things to Know about Custom Plastic Machining

If your shop intends to offer custom plastic machining in Washington, you may face some obstacles, and some could be very difficult. After all, working with plastic is not like most metals (which are hard and relatively easy to machine). In fact, plastics present a challenge even to the best machine shops today and here are some helpful tips for machining with the fewest problems.

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  • Fidel Barnhart